GM has learned its lesson on the styling front. The new triplets blend into the contemporary minivan landscape far more readily than their long-nosed predecessors. And they're also much better vehicles than the ones they replace, with more power, a better chassis and optional fourth door. Aye, that's the question. But before we address that, let's look at the fundamentals.
Exterior dimensions are also similar, with the exception of width.
The Oldsmobile Silhouette retains its old name, but sports a redesign. The strongest overall impression that emerged from this pilgrimage was one of vastly improved response and dynamic capabilities. Whether it was dodging the suicidal deer lurking along I-80 in Pennsylvania, mixing it up with Manhattan's manic taxi fleet or just cruising the antique store routes of Connecticut, the Venture displayed a high level of competence and stability. The ride tends to be firm, and body roll is limited, enhancing the Venture's commendable sense of control and response. The bottom line here is that GM's chassis engineers have nailed it this time.