Who Makes a Silhouette Van?
The answer to this question is General Motors. The Silhouette van is a minivan produced by General Motors under the Oldsmobile brand from 1990 to 2004. It was then replaced by the Pontiac Montana, which was also made by General Motors.
The GM Silhouette was a mid-size van that had seating capacity for seven passengers and featured front-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive option. It was offered in three different trims: the base “GL”, the mid-level “GLS” and the top of the line “Ultra”.
The Silhouette featured a V6 engine either a 3.1 liter or 3.4 liter versions depending on the year of production. The vehicle was designed with both family and commercial use in mind. It had sliding door access for easy loading and unloading, as well as plenty of cargo space for hauling gear or supplies for business use.
The GM Silhouette was named after its distinctive Silhouette shape that distinguished it from other minivans on the market at that time. The Silhouette featured design elements such as curved lines, smooth sides and curved roofline, making it stand out from other minivans such as Chrysler’s Town & Country and Dodge’s Caravan models.
Overall, the GM Silhouette was well received by drivers who appreciated its comfort, style, and convenience features such as power windows, locks and mirrors; cruise control; rear window defroster; and tilt steering wheel with audio controls. Over 1 million were sold during its 14 year lifespan before being discontinued in 2004 when GM replaced it with their Pontiac Montana model minivan.
In conclusion, General Motors produced the popular GM Silhouette van from 1990 to 2004 before replacing it with their Pontiac Montana model minivan. Drivers appreciated its distinctive Silhouette design along with features such as power windows, locks and mirrors; cruise control; rear window defroster; tilt steering wheel with audio controls; as well as plenty of cargo space for hauling gear or supplies for business use. Over 1 million were sold before its eventual discontinuation in 2004 making it one of GM’s most successful van models ever produced during its 14 year lifespan.