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The "Explorer" line of conversion vans arequickly becoming one of the best.
Take this particular Exploorer model. With only 8,795 miles it combines some luxurious features with an affordable price.
Powertrain
This conversion van utilizes a 5.3 L Vortec V-8 engine. In this van it is rated at 301 hp. The engine is mounted to the rear wheels by a four-speed automatic transmission. The 1500 van is built on GM's truck chassis which is fully boxed for exceptional twist and shake resistance.
GM's Stabilitrak system blends both traction control and stability control is a system which is often acknowledged as one of the best offered by any of the major manufacturers. Safety is also addressed by dual air bags and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. This van also offers the added safety and convenience of a back-up camera.
Exterior
The 2012 Lo-top has convenient running boards and a distinctive mesh chrome grill. The silver metallic paint blends well with the two-tome interior. The 20-inch premium chrome 8-spoke wheels blend well with the exterior paint.
Access is simplified due to rear passenger doors on both sides of this 2012 Explorer conversion. This particular van does not have the towing package.
Interior
The interior features a two-tone leather motif combining light grey and medium gray. Those tones set off the deluxe wood accents. The ambiance is further enhanced by the LED accent lighting.
The driver benefits from easy-to-access controls right on the steering wheel. The stereo radio includes a CD player as well as a USB input for mp3 and iPod connectivity.
The heated front seats include a power recline feature. The custom bucket seats and the second-row captains chairs offer particularly good lateral support.
Passengers will enjoy the premium surround sound audio system. Those in the second and third rows can enjoy the 15-inch "flip-down" TV that is mounted in the center portion of the ceiling in front of the second row. It is useable for gaming and DVD movies. The TV and the premium stereo can be enjoyed via the wireless headphones.
A conversion van is also judged by the quality of its sofa/bed in the back. In this Southern Comfort conversion, the sofa is fully powered. Power sliding and power recline functions are included with this sofa and bed that is upholstered in premium gray leather that matches the forward seating.
Heating in the rear of the van can be controlled from the front or the back of the vehicle. GM's dual-zone climate control system combined with the big V-8 allows for proper heating of the whole cabin, even in cold climates.
Since this is a GM van, it comes with OnStar telemetrics that include emergency response in the event of an accident. One can activate a subscription to the service to get turn-by-turn directions and other advanced OnStar features that can be helpful on road trips, especially those that take one out of cell phone range from time to time.