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What's New for the 2005 GMC Safari Passenger Van?
The big news for the 2005 GMC Safari is the pair of new two-tone exterior colors: Onyx Black with Pewter and Onyx Black with Light Autumnwood. In addition, SLT models get additional vinyl on the seatbacks. Otherwise, nothing changes on the 2005 GMC Safari.
Advantages of the 2005 GMC Safari Passenger Van:
- Sturdy body-on-frame design for towing and hauling
- Available all-wheel-drive
- Low price
Objections to the 2005 GMC Safari Passenger Van: - Uncomfortable driving position
- Inexpensive interior trimmings
- Design and engineering date to the mid-1980s
- Poor resale value
- Mediocre crash-test results
Editor's Advice:
GMC has been selling the Safari, with few updates, since 1985. This model has never been redesigned, so it's not surprising that occupant comfort and safety lag more modern small vans. But GMC's Safari continues to sell strongly enough for GM to continually postpone the van's death. Why? It, along with the nearly identical Chevrolet Astro, is the only small, body-on-frame van on the market. Combined with a size more manageable than full-size vans, this construction makes the GMC Safari compelling for serious towing and hauling duties. And with its available all-wheel-drive system, propelled by a proven 4.3-liter V6 engine, the Safari is a reliable, foul-weather vehicle. For some families, there is no alternative to the 2005 GMC Safari. For most, however, there is.
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