Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | Uplander | Uplander |
Trim | LS | LT |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||
Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | ||
Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Passenger-side sliding door can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
No crossbars. | ||
Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops. | ||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||
Exterior | ||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
Only listed if a separate option from an entertainment system. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Front row reading lights. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | ||
Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console. | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||
Accessible from second row. | ||
Accessible from the third row. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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