Body style: Van
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part SUV and part minivan, the Uplander was a special cross-over vehicle that mixed a 4x4 with an MPV. The result was a good recreational vehicle equipped with ah option for an all-wheel-drive system.
The Uplander was not the most successful story in GM history. It lived for only three years and despite its good intentions, it was sold in a very small number when compared with the high hopes of its parents.
For the Uplander, GM used an evolution of the U-body platform. It was the same used for the Pontiac Aztek which, surprisingly, was sold in higher numbers than the Uplander. It featured a simple, somehow dull, exterior appearance, with a classic MPV styling and sliding doors in the rear. The big tailgate in the back could have been used as an umbrella since it was big enough to host a small gathering underneath.
Inside, the Uplander was available with up to seven seats. The rear bench could have been split into 60/40 ratios and extend the trunk space or use it as a tent. The dashboard was inspired by a regular sedan, with a rounded instrument cluster and four dials inside. The steering-column mounted gear-selector allowed free passage from left to right, with the seats moved back.
The Uplander was offered with a choice of two V6 engines mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. For a 2005 model-year vehicle, that was outdated. There was a so-called “Hybrid” version, which could have run with both gasoline and ethanol. It wasn't a true, electric-gasoline hybrid. The all-wheel-drive traction system was offered only in 2005 and 2006.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 4AT (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 149 KW @ 5200 RPM 203 HP @ 5200 RPM 200 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 298 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 204.4 in (5192 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.9 in (1,585/1,598 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.1 in (3076 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 135.3 cuFT (3831 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4464.4 lbs (2025 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.9L V6 4AT (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3880 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 6000 RPM 243 HP @ 6000 RPM 240 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 325 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 204.4 in (5192 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.9 in (1,585/1,598 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.1 in (3076 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 135.3 cuFT (3831 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4085.9 lbs (1853 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.9L FlexFuel V6 4AT (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3880 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 6000 RPM 243 HP @ 6000 RPM 240 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 325 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 204.4 in (5192 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.9 in (1,585/1,598 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.1 in (3076 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 135.3 cuFT (3831 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4085.9 lbs (1853 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |