1994 Chevrolet Astro Review (continued)
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Driving Impressions

On the road, the Chevy Astro CS was satisfying. Simply put, it performed and drove the way it looked - like a traditional, rear-wheel drive, high-center-of-gravity van.

The Astro's performance was adequate during acceleration from standing starts and highway-passing trials. However, the standard 4.3-liter, fuel-injected V6 produced some noise and seemed to limit out at higher speeds. For more muscle, we would recommend the optional central-port fuel injected version of this engine.

Parking and steering maneuvers were nearly effortless, thanks to one of the quietest and smoothest power-steering systems we've tested. We were equally impressed with the sureness of the Astro's standard four-wheel, anti-lock brakes, even in near-panic stops.

True, there was a little lean in cornering, and a trace of rock and roll when negotiating bumpy roads. But, overall, this roomy vehicle treated us to a soft, comfortable and quiet ride around town and on the highway.