Whats 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 haulingAvailable all-wheel-driveLow priceObjections to the 2005 GMC Safari Passenger Van: Uncomfortable driving positionInexpensive interior trimmingsDesign and engineering date to the mid-1980sPoor resale valueMediocre crash-test resultsEditor’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. Com
