Chevrolet Lumina
Second-generation Lumina
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet
Production	1989–2001 1998–2013
Model years	1990–2001 1999–2013
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	W-body V-body Zeta
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Celebrity (sedan) Chevrolet Monte Carlo (coupe)
Successor	Chevrolet Impala (sedan) Chevrolet Monte Carlo (coupe)

TheChevrolet Lumina is amid-size car that was produced and marketed by theChevrolet division ofGeneral Motors from 1989 until 2001. It was afull-size car produced byHolden for the Middle Eastern and South African markets from 1998 to 2013, based on theHolden Commodore, with a coupe variant based on theHolden Monaro from 2003 to 2006.

The first generation of the Lumina replaced theChevrolet Celebrity andChevrolet Monte Carlo under a single nameplate; the mechanically unrelatedChevrolet Lumina APV minivan served as the successor for the Celebrity station wagon.^[1] The model line was based on the front-wheel-drive GM10 platform (later designated theGM W platform), shared with Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. For 1995, the second-generation Lumina was introduced, serving as a substantial exterior revision of the previous generation (the two-door coupe was renamed the Monte Carlo^[2]). For the 2000 model year, the Lumina was replaced by theChevrolet Impala; the model line would retain the W platform through the 2016 model year.

Throughout its production, both generations of the Lumina were produced byGeneral Motors Canada atOshawa Car Assembly (Oshawa, Ontario). For markets outside of North America, the Chevrolet Lumina was derived from other large GM sedans. From 1998 to 2013, the Lumina was marketed in the Middle East and South Africa as a Chevrolet-badged version of theHolden Commodore produced in Australia.^[3] From 2005 to 2006, GM Philippines sold the Lumina as a Chevrolet-badged version of theBuick Regal (sharing much of its body with its American counterpart).

First generation
1991–1994 Lumina sedan
Overview
Production	January 1989 – August 25, 1994[4]
Model years	1990–1994
Assembly	Canada:Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Assembly)
Designer	Irv Rybicki (1985)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-doornotchbackcoupe 4-doornotchbacksedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	W-body
Related	Buick Regal Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pontiac Grand Prix
Powertrain
Engine	2.2 LLN2I4 2.5 LIron Duke I4 3.1 LLH0V6 3.4 LLQ1 V6
Transmission	5-speedGetrag 284manual 3-speed3T40automatic 4-speed4T60 automatic 4-speed4T60-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	107.5 in (2,730 mm)
Length	1990 coupe: 198.4 in (5,039 mm) 1990 sedan: 197.6 in (5,019 mm) 1991–1994 coupe & 1993–1994 sedan: 198.3 in (5,037 mm) 1991–92 sedan & Z34 sedan: 199.3 in (5,062 mm)
Width	Coupe & Z34 sedan: 71.7 in (1,821 mm) sedan: 71.0 in (1,803 mm)
Height	Coupe & Z34 sedan: 53.3 in (1,354 mm) sedan: 53.6 in (1,361 mm)
Curb weight	3,496 lb (1,586 kg)

The North American Chevrolet Lumina was based on the mid-size GM10 platform, which was shared with thePontiac Grand Prix,Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, andBuick Regal.^[5] Although the Lumina became a popular seller, GM was widely criticized in the motoring press for being late to the game in introducing a direct aero-designed competitor to theFord Taurus.^[6] The "Lumina" name was considered by Ford in the pre-production stage of the Taurus.^[7] Both body styles were available in base and sporty Euro trim, which was a successor to the Celebrity Eurosport.

Airbags were not yet available at the time of introduction so seat belts were installed in the front doors as "passive restraints". These belts were connected to the upper and lower portions of the front doors, and could remain latched while allowing front passengers the ability to enter and exit the vehicle without removing them.^[8] This technically satisfied US Government regulations concerning passive occupant safety requirements. GM was heavily criticized for the lack of airbags in Lumina, by 1993 the Ford Taurus,Honda Accord andToyota Camry all came equipped with at least one front airbag.^[9]

The coupe and sedan were installed withMacPherson front struts, while the rear suspension usedChapman struts and a transverse-mountedfiberglass leaf spring, borrowing an approach used from theChevrolet Corvette (C4) rear suspension.^[7]

The Chevrolet Lumina's first generation ended production in August 1994, making this the shortest-produced generation of the first-generation GM10 cars.^[10]

In 1989, the Lumina became the nameplate under which Chevrolets were raced inNASCAR, more than a year before the model was available to the public.^[11] As a result, NASCAR received many letters complaining about the unfair advantage of Chevrolet racing an "aluminum" car.^{[citation needed]}

Starting in 1990, Chevrolet offered a high-performance version of the Lumina, the Lumina Z34. It came standard with the FE3 sport suspension package, the 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS)LQ1 V6 engine shared with the Lumina Euro 3.4 (sedan), the 5-speedGetrag 284 manual transmission, dual exhaust, and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.

The Z34 also featured cosmetic changes to go along with the performance enhancements such as unique front and rear fascias, side skirts, a rear spoiler, a louvered hood, a unique steering wheel, and sport bucket seats, and an optional Bose stereo system.

Performance figures included a 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 7.1 seconds, a 1/4 mile (~400 m) time of 15.5 seconds, a (limited) top speed of 113 mph, and a lateral acceleration of 0.79 g (7.7 m/s²).^[12] The optionalHydramatic 4T60-E automatic transmission lowered the horsepower rating to 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) and 0-60 times by .5 seconds.^[13] The only paint colors available for the Z34 were white, red, black, gray, silver, and maui blue (added in 1993). In 1995, the Lumina Z34 was replaced with theChevrolet Monte Carlo Z34.

• 1990–1992: 2.5 L (151 cu in)Iron DukeI4
• 1993: 2.2 L (134 cu in)122 I4
• 1990–1994: 3.1 L (191 cu in)LHOV6
• 1991–1994: 3.4 L (207 cu in)LQ1 V6

Second generation
Overview
Production	March 7, 1994 – April 26, 2001[4][15][16]
Model years	1995–2001
Assembly	Canada:Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Assembly)
Designer	Chuck Jordan (1990, 1991)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-doornotchbacksedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	W-body 1.5 Gen
Related	Chevrolet Monte Carlo Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pontiac Grand Prix
Powertrain
Engine	3.1 LL82/LG8V6 3.4 LLQ1DOHC V6 3.8 LL36 V6
Transmission	4-speed4T60-E automatic 4-speed4T65-Eautomatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	107.5 in (2,730 mm)[17]
Length	200.9 in (5,103 mm)
Width	72.5 in (1,842 mm)
Height	1995–98: 55.2 in (1,402 mm) 1999–2001: 54.8 in (1,392 mm)
Chronology
Successor	Chevrolet Lumina (VT) (Middle East)

General Motors began the development of an updated Lumina in 1989, under chief engineer Norm Sholler, planned for a late 1992 launch. By 1991, a final body design was approved. Development eventually took longer than planned, delaying the launch by 18 months. The redesigned Lumina was unveiled at theLos Angeles Auto Show in January 1994 as a 1995 model. The 1995 Lumina received a rounded body, increasing its size, as well as an updated interior.^[18] Unlike its otherW platform counterparts, the Lumina retained the first-generation chassis. Replacing the Lumina two-doorcoupe was the resurrectedMonte Carlo. The LH0 V6 was dropped in favor of theL82 V6, known as the 3100 SFI; the latter engine produced 20 more horsepower from the same displacement due to a revised intake manifold and cylinder heads.^[19][20][21]

Initial trim levels consisted ofbase andLS; the latter replacing the "Euro" trim. Options included an electric sunroof, leather bucket seats, power windows, a power driver seat, and an AM/FM stereo with a CD player. This Lumina was available with police (code 9C3) and taxi packages, because theChevrolet Caprice was discontinued after the 1996 model year. Production began on Monte Carlo coupes in February 1994 and March 7, 1994 for Lumina sedans at GM's Oshawa manufacturing plant, for a June 6, 1994 market launch for the 1995 model.^[22]

TheLTZ trim was introduced in 1996 for the 1997 model year because the Impala SS and Caprice were discontinued. Standard features included 16" brushed aluminum wheels, blackwall radial sport tires, sport tuned suspension, a 3.1 L V6 rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and 185 lb⋅ft (251 N⋅m) or an optional 3.4 L V6 rated at 215 hp (160 kW) and 220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) of torque, a rear spoiler, restyled front and rear body clips (resembling the Monte Carlo Z34), a tachometer, and a floor-mounted shifter.

For 1998, the 3.4 L V6 was replaced by the 3800 Series II which produced 200 hp (149 kW) and 225 lb⋅ft (305 N⋅m) of torque. Despite its increased torque, the 3.8 L LTZ demonstrated slightly worse performance due to its lowered horsepower, with 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) times of 7.5 seconds (as opposed to 7.2 seconds for the LQ1) and 1/4 mile (~400 m) times of 15.7 seconds (as opposed to 15.5 seconds for the LQ1). The car has a computer-limited top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h) and the rev limiter kicks in at 5,800 rpm for the 3.8 L (rev limiter is at 7,000 rpm for the 3.4 L LQ1).

Also in 1997, the 1998 model year Luminas received second generation airbags. The front-wheel-driveChevrolet Impala was introduced as a replacement for the Lumina in 2000, although GM produced 2001 model year Luminas to be exclusively sold for rental fleets. Retail sales of the Lumina ended in Canada in 1999, with the United States following a year later. Fleet production ended on April 26, 2001. In some Asian countries, the Lumina continued as a rebadged Buick Century/Regal.

Throughout its life cycle, the second generation Lumina was available in three trim levels:

Base (1995–2001): The most popular Lumina had a standard front row bench seat with seating for six passengers, power locks, tilt steering wheel, dual airbags, and air conditioning. Base models were equipped with fifteen-inch steel wheels with wheel covers.

LS (1995–1999): The mid-level trim models included aluminum wheels, optional dual-zone temperature controls, power windows (optional on Base), tachometer, higher-end stereo with GM's Delcolock, anti-lock brakes, remote keyless entry system, upgraded seats, and an optional 3.4 L DOHC engine (1995-1996).

LTZ (1997–1999): The top-of-the-line Lumina included alloy wheels, a choice of the 3.1 L V6 engine, 3.4 L DOHC engine (1997), and the 3.8 L V6 engine (1998-1999), power driver seat, dual-zone climate control and leather with the option for deluxe cloth. A center console was standard on LTZ (optional on LS). Exterior differentiation included the front end, trunk lid, and taillights from the Fifth GenerationChevrolet Monte Carlo.

• 1995–1999 3.1 L (191 cu in)L82V6
• 1995–1997 3.4 L (207 cu in)LQ1 DOHC V6
• 1998–1999 3.8 L (231 cu in)L36 V6
• 2000–2001 3.1 L (191 cu in)LG8 V6

Chevrolet signed a deal withThe Walt Disney Company to make the 1990 Lumina the official car of theDisney-MGM Studios park, which opened in 1989.^[23] As part of this promotion, characters from Disney films were featured in early advertisements for the Lumina.

1995–2001 LuminaNHTSA scores^{[25][26][27][28][29][30][31]}

Year	Frontal Driver	Frontal Passenger	Side Driver	Side Passenger	4x2 Rollover	4x4 Rollover
1995			Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated
1996			Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated
1997					Not Rated	Not Rated
1998					Not Rated	Not Rated
1999					Not Rated	Not Rated
2000					Not Rated	Not Rated
2001						Not Rated

Holden-based Lumina
2001–2002 Chevrolet Lumina SS (VX) sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden (General Motors)
Also called	Holden Commodore (Australia & New Zealand) Chevrolet Omega (Brazil) Pontiac G8 (United States) Vauxhall Monaro (United Kingdom) Vauxhall VXR8 (United Kingdom)
Production	1998–2013
Assembly	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Elizabeth)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-doorcoupé 2-doorcoupé utility 4-doorsedan 5-doorstation wagon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	GM V platform (1998–2006) GM Zeta platform (2006–2013)
Related	Holden Caprice Holden Commodore Holden Monaro
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Lumina (Middle East)
Successor	Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Camaro

The Australian GM subsidiary, Holden, manufactured a third and fourth generation of theChevrolet Lumina based on the rear-wheel-drive Commodore (VT,VX,VY,VZ, andVE series).

Starting in 1998, Holden Commodores were sold as the Chevrolet Lumina in the Middle East,^[32] and 2000 in South Africa.^[33][34]

TheHolden Ute-basedLumina Ute was sold in South Africa. Starting in 2003, theHolden Monaro-based Chevrolet Lumina coupe was sold in the Middle East, ending in 2006.^[35] The Lumina Coupe was offered in S (CV6), and SS (CV8) trims.^[36][37]

In some Middle Eastern markets, the third generation Commodore-based Lumina acted as the successor to the second gen W-Body Lumina.

Exports to the Middle East ceased in 2011,^[38] exports to South Africa ended in 2013.^[39] The Lumina was indirectly replaced in some markets by the slightly smallerChevrolet Malibu; and theChevrolet Camaro for the 2-door coupe andSS variants.^[40]

InArabia, the Lumina was offered in four different trims: LS (Omega), LTZ (Berlina), S (SV6) and SS (SS). The LTZ and S came standard with a 3.6 L Alloytec V6 and a six-speed automatic transmission for the S and four-speed for the LTZ, while the SS came standard with a 6.0 L76 V8 with the option of active fuel management. A six-speed manual was standard with the option of a six-speed automatic on the SS. The LTZ was the luxury model, while the S and SS models focused on sportiness.

Lumina models sold inSouth Africa, only sold in the SS (later SSV^[41]) trim, dropping the V6 engine in favour of 6.0 litre V8 engine mated to a six-speed manual or automatic. Fuel injection and a 10.4:1 compression ratio help contribute to a max power output of 270 kW (362 hp) at 5,700 rpm, and a max torque of 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm for vehicles equipped with the manual. Automatic cars make 260 kW (349 hp) at 5,800 rpm and 517 N⋅m (381 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm. All cars were equipped withBrembo brake calipers and aZF limited-slip differentials. The car received updates for the 2011 model year. These changes were introduced to coincide with the release of the VE Series II Commodore. Changes included revised bumpers, there is a chrome moulding above the number plate on the boot lid, refreshed alloy wheel designs and the Holden IQ system. Also the SSV trim was introduced.^[41]

Starting in September 2003, withVY-based Chevrolet Lumina sales started in Malaysia with the LTZ trim,^[42] followed by Thailand in October with LTZ and S trims.^[43] Singapore was added as an export market by 2004 with the Lumina LTZ.^[44] Exports to Singapore ended during 2004; Malaysia and Thailand sales continued withVZ-based Luminas from 2004,^[45][46][47] exports to both countries ceased during 2005.^[45][46][48]

Other Commodores sold under the Chevrolet brand wereHolden Calais-basedChevrolet Omega inBrazil; and theChevrolet SS based on the VF Commodore, exported to theUnited States.

• 
  Chevrolet Lumina (VT)
• 
  Chevrolet Lumina SS (VX)
• 
  Chevrolet Lumina SS (VY)
• 
  Chevrolet Lumina SS Coupe
• 
  Chevrolet Lumina SS (VE)
• 
  Holden Ute SS with Chevrolet badge (VE)

Philippine-market Lumina
A Chinese market Buick Regal on which the Philippine market Lumina is based on
Overview
Also called	Buick Regal (China and North America)
Production	2005–2006
Model years	2005–2006
Assembly	China:Shanghai,Shanghai GM
Body and chassis
Body style	4-doorsedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	W-body 2nd Gen
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 LLB8V6
Chronology
Predecessor	Opel Omega
Successor	Chevrolet Malibu

The Chinese-builtBuick Regal was sold in the Philippines from 2005 to 2006 as the Chevrolet Lumina. GM had withdrawn from the Philippines in 1985 along withFord, finding the political and economic situation there untenable. This left only Nissan and Mitsubishi operating in the Filipino market. In 1997, GM returned with theOpel brand, and introduced theOpel Vectra,Opel Omega, and, shortly thereafter, theTigra andAstra. In 2000, Chevrolet returned with theChevrolet Suburban andChevrolet Savana, with GM dealerships being rebranded as GM AutoWorld. However, Opel struggled in the Filipino market, with Japanese automakers accounting for 80% of the total market by the year 2000. After the discontinuation of the Omega, the Vectra became Opel's largest sedan offering in the market. The Vectra struggled against rivals like theNissan Cefiro,Honda Accord andToyota Camry. GM withdrew the brand in 2003, leaving them without a car in the mid-size segment. In 2005, GM introduced the Chevrolet Lumina as a competitor to the growing mid-size sedan market.^[49]

The only engine offered was a 2.5 liter V6, producing 152 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque. Mated to the Lumina's engine was a four-speed automatic. It had a top speed of 173 km/h and a 0-100km/h time of 12.8 seconds. The exhaust system was equipped with a Euro 2 standard catalytic converter.

Safety features included a four-wheel disc brake system with ABS, an onboard vehicle diagnosis system, a tire pressure monitor, integrated turn signal/headlight housing, five seatbelts and dual front airbags. The Lumina's body featured an integrated steel body structure with side impact protection. To prevent theft, the Lumina featured an engine immobilizer and a central locking system.

Standard features included keyless entry, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, remote trunk opener, power side mirrors, and a tilt adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel with hydraulic power steering. The interior also featured leather seats, faux wood trim, a rear armrest, electronic climate control system, and a six speaker CD system.^[50] It was only available in three colors: white, silver, and black.

The Lumina is one out of two rebadged Chinese-market Buicks sold in the Philippines, the other being theBuick GL8-basedChevrolet Venture. Both are sourced from Shanghai GM. The car cost around P1.290M at the time and was quite a bit larger than the Vectra, measuring 20 inches longer and around 5 inches wider. This made it the largest car in its class, larger and wider than its main competitors, the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. The car was praised for being comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped, yet its design was criticized for being a "bit too bland".^[51]

The Lumina was short-lived. It was discontinued in 2006, with production of the Chinese market Regal halting in 2008. Sales were poor, making the Lumina a rare car in the Philippines. In 2013, Chevrolet Philippines introduced theChevrolet Malibu as the successor to the Lumina. It would eventually be discontinued in 2021.

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