Chevrolet Venture Reviews

"...V-6 has surprising punch... easily roaring past the 180-hp Chrysler and the 170-hp Nissan and Mazda."

"The Chevy Venture is ready to haul a bunch of folks or a load of hardware from the home-improvement center. It seats seven or eight comfortably."

"...literally bursting at the seams with space and content."

"standard features [include] side airbags... four-wheel antilock brakes, the OnStar communications system (except for the Value Van) and the ability to pull a 3,500-pound trailer."

"On the road, the Venture is smooth and quiet with good throttle response and car-like handling."

"The driving position is good, but the seat drew universal condemnation for its lack of lower-back support."

"The drivetrain of the Venture shines in being nearly invisible. It's isolated, and offers good response in traffic, even though the Chevy is less powerful than the Ford or Honda minivans."

"Their interiors are noisy, the ABS groans... and the plastic in their interiors is awash with flash and ill-fit."

"a whole-grain feeling... full flavor, coarse texture, no sweeteners... But no one will call it delicious."

"an integrated entertainment system [is] almost guaranteed to take the 'Are we there yet?' out of family travel."