2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE: FAMILY FUN AND CONVENIENCE
After reigning as one of North America’s most popular minivans for many
years, Venture has an abbreviated model run for 2005 as it makes way for its
successor, the all-new Chevy Uplander crossover sport van.
For 2005, Venture is offered in an extended-length version only, in either
Plus, LS or uplevel LT trim. New to the lineup is a Sport Touring Package for
the Venture LS model, which adds 16-inch chromed aluminum wheels on P225/60R16
touring tires, a slightly firmer FE4 touring suspension, automatic suspension
leveling control and a convenient on-board inflator kit that can be used for a
variety of recreational equipment.
New colors for 2005 include Sandstone Metallic and Dark Blue Metallic.
The front-drive Venture is powered by a 3400 3.4L V-6 engine, rated at 185
horsepower (138 kw) and 210 lb.-ft. (285 Nm) of torque. It is coupled to GM’s
Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed electronically controlled automatic transaxle.
Standard features include air conditioning, power windows with driver
express-down feature, power door locks with child security locks in the rear,
power rack-and-pinion steering, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, cruise control,
and battery rundown protection. Venture also has an extensive list of available
convenience and entertainment features, enabling owners to tailor their vehicle
specifications to their own needs.
Convenient passenger/cargo flexibility
Venture's low step-in height through its standard dual sliding side doors
offers easy access to a spacious interior, with seating for up to eight people.
Available separate front and rear HVAC controls add to passenger comfort. With
the stowable third-row seat and flat-folding captain's chairs, Venture has up to
140.7 cubic feet (3,984L) of cargo space, and enough room to stack 4-foot by
8-foot (1.2-meter by 2.4-meter) panels with the liftgate closed.
A two-passenger 60/40 split-folding second-row bench seat is standard on the
Venture Plus and LS. The LS and LT also are available with either three
second-row bucket seats or two captain’s chairs.
Venture’s standard third-row seat is a three-passenger, 50-50 split-folding
bench. On eight-passenger Ventures, an optional third-row bench seat can be
stowed to create a flat load surface when combined with its rear convenience
center (the stowable third-row seat is not available with the second-row
captain’s chairs). Nestled behind the third row, the convenience center has
three compartments for easy organizing. The middle compartment has a sealed
bottom and sides for wet bathing suits, muddy boots or garden center supplies.
Conveniently located power outlets and up to 17 cupholders help meet any family
need.
A safe environment
Venture has a full complement of safety features, starting with standard
driver and front-passenger air bags, and available driver and passenger
side-impact air bags. An integrated child safety seat is standard on all models
except for those with captain's chairs. The LATCH (Lower Anchorages and Tethers
for CHildren) system is standard and independent of the vehicle’s safety
belts, enabling parents to properly and securely attach child safety seats.
An available Rear Parking Aid alerts drivers of objects or people behind the
vehicle with both audible and visible signals while the van is in reverse.
Venture is the only product in the industry to offer both types of indicators.
Venture also is offered with GM’s OnStar safety and security system, which
provides driver assistance using Global Positioning System satellite networks
and wireless technology. A one-year subscription to OnStar’s Safe & Sound
plan is also included. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety,
security and information services in the U.S. and Canada. OnStar services
include automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle location,
remote door unlock, emergency services dispatch, roadside assistance, remote
diagnostics, route support, convenience services and OnStar Concierge.
OnStar Personal Calling allows drivers to make and receive hands-free,
voice-activated phone calls through a nationwide network in cooperation with
Verizon Wireless. Virtual Advisor (U.S. only) gives subscribers access to
personalized information in a hands-free, voice-activated manner with no screens
or displays.
GM Mobility options
Venture can be fitted with a range of Mobility vehicle preparation packages
for customers who transport passengers or themselves, but require easier access
to enter or exit a vehicle.
Mobility equipment includes GM’s dealer-installed Sit-N-Lift power seat.
Operated by a hand-held remote control, this innovative seat rotates and extends
outward from the right side of the vehicle’s second-row seating area to
provide easy transfer from a standing position or from a wheelchair.
The Sit-N-Lift seat is mounted in the original seat attachments and is
installed in place of the second-row passenger seat. Available as a regular
production accessory and as an accessory kit through GM Service Parts Operation,
Sit-N-Lift requires no permanent vehicle modifications.
Family fun and entertainment
Venture is the ideal vehicle for extended trips with family or friends,
especially with the available DVD-based entertainment system. The system, part
of a comprehensive package on the LT, plays DVD video, DVD audio and CDs, and
includes a flat, flip-down, 7-inch (178-mm) video screen, two wireless
headphones and wireless remote control. The DVD-format screen provides superior
picture quality, and the system has a 1.5-second "video memory" which
prevents potholes, railroad tracks and other rough road surfaces from
interfering with the sound and picture. Simple controls – Power, Play and
Eject buttons – make the DVD player easy to use. Three auxiliary jacks for
devices such as video games and camcorders offer additional versatility
Adding to the variety of entertainment possibilities, Venture is available
with XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only). XM Satellite Radio provides 100
coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original music, news, sports and
talk. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month - less than
the cost of a single CD. In addition, GM customers with GMAC financing can
choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.
An available CD/MP3 radio adds even further to the entertainment choices. In
fact, passengers can use the DVD player, the radio and the CD player all at the
same time.
