GMC SAFARI

For Release: Aug. 1, 2004

New for 2005

  • No new features for 2005

Model Lineup

Engine

Transmission

Vortec 4300 4.3L V-6

4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)

RWD, AWD passenger van

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RWD, AWD cargo van

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2005 SAFARI – THE PROFESSIONAL GRADE MIDSIZE VAN FOR WORK AND FAMILY TRANSPORTATION

Commercial customers looking for a midsize van with the largest standard engine in its class – along with the most torque, ample horsepower and loads of cargo capacity – need look no further than GMC Safari. Its professional grade attributes also make Safari an ideal choice for active families.

Versatility

Versatility is Safari’s middle name. It’s available as a seven- or eight-passenger van or as a cargo van, and adeptly meets those diverse needs. For families on the go, Safari delivers 170.4 cubic feet (4,825L) of cargo capacity with the center row and rear seats removed. With only the rear seats removed, cargo capacity is an impressive 104 cubic feet (2,945L) – the interior volume of a typical midsize sedan. Even with all seats in place, Safari provides 41.3 cubic feet (1,170L) of cargo capacity.

The interior volume dimensions are even more impressive for Safari’s commercial customers: 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) cargo area height, 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) between the wheelhousings, 98.6 inches (2,504 mm) load floor length (measured at the floor to the back of the front seats), extending to 126 inches (3,200 mm) when measuring all the way to the console.

Commercial and passenger Safari vans are available in rear- or all-wheel drive, providing an added level of safety and performance.

Power

Safari’s power is derived from its standard Vortec 4300 4.3L V-6 engine delivering 190 horsepower (142 kw) at 4400 rpm and 250 lb.-ft (339 Nm) of torque at 2800 rpm. That’s the most torque and one of the highest horsepower ratings in Safari’s class. The Vortec 4300 is mated to the Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed, electronically controlled automatic with overdrive. This combination enables Safari to tow trailers weighing up to 5,400 pounds (2,452 kg). All models feature 16-inch wheels and P215/70R16 all-season steel belted radial tires, with aluminum wheels standard on all uplevel SLE and SLT models.

Enhanced safety features

Safari cabins provide smooth surfaces and energy-absorbing foam attached behind trim panels, moldings, the headliner and all other vital areas to protect occupants from potential head injuries.

A standard four-wheel ABS braking system featuring four-wheel power discs, a highly responsive Hydroboost hydraulic assist power brake booster and GM’s Dynamic Rear Proportioning provides quick, controlled stops and additional safety alerts. The brakes provide excellent pedal feel, including reduced pedal effort and travel, and quieter operation and significantly longer pad life. Compared to earlier systems, the Safari brakes provide:

  • Shorter stopping distances
  • More stopping power for high-deceleration stops
  • A reduction in maximum pedal force and pedal travel during high deceleration stops and also during normal deceleration
  • ABS software with ability to recognize a half-system failure, such as that caused by a leaking brake line; during half-system operation, the red BRAKE telltale is illuminated and the ABS module engaged in half-system operation.
  • Highly audible warning chimes to alert drivers of a failure or malfunction in the braking system and the need for repair. Chimes are activated whenever the red BRAKE or amber ABS telltale is illuminated.
  • More reserve power assist for braking under specific conditions; the system will continue to provide sufficient power assist to stop the van, if the engine stalls or is turned off. 

Safari also protects its passengers and cargo with such features as standard driver and front-passenger air bags, child security sliding door, battery rundown protection and the PASSLock theft-deterrent system. A lockout provision also prevents the driver door from locking if the key is inadvertently left in the ignition.

Value

To deliver the most value to Safari owners, options may be ordered individually, rather than in equipment groups, enabling customers to tailor Safari to their personal requirements. Passenger Safari models are available in base, SLE and SLT trim levels; the cargo van is available in base trim.

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Contact:
 FCO Communications
Rebecca Harris
Phone: 313-667-2634
Fax: 313-667-8166
E-mail: rebecca.l.harris@gm.com

GM of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com

GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011(5255) 5901-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com


SPECIFICATIONS

(See General Motors of Canada for Canadian product differences.)

Overview

Models:

GMC Safari passenger, cargo van, rear- or all-wheel-drive

Body style / driveline:

Cargo and 7-8 passenger vans with sliding side door, front engine, rear- or all-wheel-drive

Construction:

unibody/sub-frame

EPA vehicle class:

midsize van

Manufacturing location:

Baltimore, Maryland

Key competitors:

Ford Freestar, Dodge Caravan

Engine

Type:

Vortec 4300 4.3L V-6 (LU3)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

262 / 4300

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4 x 3.48 / 101.6 x 88.39

Block material:

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

cast iron

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

direct composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

190 / 142 @ 4400

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

250 / 339 @ 2800

Recommended fuel:

87 octane

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5600

Emissions system:

3-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system

Estimated fuel economy:

  

MPG (city / hwy / combined)

RWD: 16 / 20 / 18
AWD: 14 / 17 / 15
 

Passenger

Cargo

MPIG (city / hwy / combined)

RWD: 19 / 28 / 22
AWD: 16 / 22 / 19

RWD: 19 / 27 / 22
AWD: 16 / 22 / 19

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

RWD: 14.6 / 10.2 / 12.6
AWD: 17.3 / 12.6 / 15.2

RWD: 14.7 / 10.3 / 12.7
AWD: 17.3 / 12.6 / 15.2

Transmission

Type:

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

Second:

1.63

Third:

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

Reverse:

2.29

Final drive ratio:

3.42:1 (opt); 3.73:1 (opt)

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

RWD: independent short/long arm (SLA) with coil springs

AWD: independent short/long arm (SLA) with torsion bars

Rear:

rigid axle with variable-rate, gas-charged shock absorbers and steel multileaf springs

Steering type:

variable-ratio recirculating ball-type; integral power

Steering ratio:

RWD: 16:1

AWD: 13:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

RWD: 3.1; AWD: 2.7

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

RWD: 40.5 / 12.3; AWD: 43.8 / 13.4

Brakes

Type:

Hydroboost hydraulic power, 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS, with DRP, audible pad-wear sensors; front, low-drag twin-piston calipers

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front:  RWD 11.86 x 1.04 / 301 x 26; AWD 11.57 x 1.25 / 294 x 32
rear:  9.5 x 2 / 241 x 51

Total swept area (sq in / sq cm):

front: 239 / 1546; rear: 119.4 / 770

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size & type:

base: 16-inch x 6.5-inch steel; LS, LT: 16-inch x 7-inch brushed aluminum 

Tires:

std: P215/70R16 all-season, steel-belted radials

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

111.2 / 2825

Overall length (in / mm):

189.8 / 4821

Overall width (in / mm):

77.5 / 1969

Overall height (in / mm):

75 / 1903

Track (in / mm):

front: 65.1 / 1654
rear: 65.1 / 1654

Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):

6.8 / 173

Ground to top of rear load floor (in / mm):

25.9 / 658

Step-in height (in / mm):

  RWD cargo door:

front: 18.9 / 480; side: 20.7 / 526

  AWD cargo door:

front: 18.8 / 478; side: 20.6 / 523

  RWD, AWD passenger door:

front: 18.6 / 472; side: 20.2 / 513

Curb weight (lb / kg):

  RWD cargo: 

3953 / 1793

  RWD passenger:

4309 / 1954

  AWD cargo:

4191 / 1901

  AWD passenger:

4591 / 2083

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

 RWD cargo:

59 / 41

 RWD passenger:

56 / 44

 AWD cargo:

61 / 39

 AWD passenger:

56 / 44

Cargo Area

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

first row: 170.4 / 4825*; second row: 104.4 / 2956*; third row: 41.3 / 1170*

Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):

51.6 / 1310

Load floor length (in / mm):

  To console:

126 / 3200

  To back of front seats:

98.6 / 2504

  To back of middle seats:

61.7 / 1567

  To back of rear seats:

28.4 / 722

Interior height (in / mm):

47.2 / 1199

*Maximum first-row volume with middle and second seat removed; second-row volume behind second seat; third-row volume behind third seat.

Interior

First Row

Second Row

Third Row

Seating capacity, 8 total:

2

3

3

Head room (in / mm):

39.2 / 996

37.9 / 963

38.7 / 983

Leg room (in / mm):

41.6 / 1057

36.5 / 927

38.5 / 978

Shoulder room (in / mm):

64 / 1626

67.1 / 1704

67.1 / 1704

Hip room (in / mm):

64.9 / 1649

50.9 / 1293

57.1 / 1450

Capacities

RWD Cargo

AWD Cargo

RWD Passenger

AWD Passenger

GVWR, standard (lb / kg):

5600 / 2540

5850 / 2653

5900 / 2676

6100 / 2766

Payload (lb / kg):

1685 / 764

1666 / 756

1764 / 800

1667 / 756

Trailer towing maximum, w/ 3.73 axle ratio (lb / kg):

5700 / 2586

5500 / 2495

5400 / 2449

5100 / 2313

Maximum tongue weight (lb / kg):

200 / 90.9 with weight-carrying hitch; 10-15 percent of trailer weight with weight-distributing hitch and sway control

Fuel tank (gal / L):

27 / 102.2

Engine oil (qt / L):

4.5 / 4.3

Cooling system (qt / L):

13.5 / 127; 16.5 / 15.6 with rear heater