Big vans aren't big players in the total automotive market, but they do remain popular with people who need the strength and capacity of these vehicles. In that sense, the Sportvan and Rally continue to be as viable as ever. They're not quite as refined as their competitors from the house that Ford built, although GM intends to address that issue when the next generation comes along. In the meantime, the basic virtues - durability, reliability, rugged construction, lots of space inside - are all there, along with competitive pricing. The design, which was finalized in the '60s, is clearly a survivor from another era. But the Sportvan will do just about anything you ask it to do. And it'll keep on doing it for a long, long time. |
