The front of the Lumina features a revised bumper and air dam as well as new styling treatments for the fog lights and headlamps. A chrome strip is added to the boot lid just above the number plate on the sedan while the rear tailgate moulding on the Ute is now finished in body colour. The design of the massive 18 inch diameter alloy rims has also been refreshed. The tyre specification remains unchanged at 245/45 R18.
A more subtle change is the addition of a V to the nomenclature changing the model designation from SS to SSV to bring the South African models in line with naming of other V series vehicles in the Lumina range.
Significant revisions have been made to the instrument cluster and the centre console of the Lumina. The audio system has been upgraded to include a USB socket and advanced Bluetooth functionality – including mobile phone connectivity. The system features satellite controls on the steering wheel and touchscreen controls via the audio display screen.
Chevrolet have added roof airbags to the Lumina Ute which earned it a maximum five star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) making it the safest LCV in the country. The addition of the roof air bags to the ute brings it in line with the safety features found in the Lumina sedan with six airbags now standard on both.
The Lumina’s 6-litre V8 all aluminium engine remains unchanged with a maximum of 270kW and a massive 530Nm of torque driving the rear wheels via either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The Lumina SS sedan and Ute come standard with high levels of spec which includes: Leather seats; dual zone climate control air conditioning; power windows and side mirrors; sports contoured seats with 4-way electronic adjustment and lumbar adjustment for the driver’s seat; and sports alloy pedals. A driver information centre in the instrument cluster provides trip, vehicle and audio information.
Safety features include a six-airbag system, including roof airbags, on both the sedan and the Ute as well as ABS braking with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP). Traction control and cruise control are fitted across the range. Handling is enhanced by the advanced linear control suspension system.
Central locking with auto-lock is a standard feature as is an alarm immobiliser system. The alarm system includes a panic alarm.
Lumina Pricing
SS sedan manual (R444 390)
SS sedan auto (R441 930)
SS Ute manual (R413 700)
SS Ute auto (R413 700)
It's taken on that old Australian look now. How well do theis cars sell here anyay?
ReplyDeleteI've always had a soft spot for these Benoni V8s.
ReplyDeleteThese don't sell very well apparently. My uncle tried to sell his to a dealership and they refused to take it
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