One of the most legendary 4WD Vans ever produced in North America, the Chevy Astro / GMC Safari, is largely unknown outside of this continent.
That is, unless you go to Japan where the Astro enjoys a following nothing short of cult-ish. I've even seen Astro vans sitting in used car lots in Japan selling for more than a Landrover Discovery of the same vintage and condition.
That may seem unbelievable, but the 4WD Astro / Safari is pretty darn unique for what it is. And what is it, exactly? Well, it's many things: a medium-mini mini-van that's smaller than a full size but larger than a mini-van. It's a camper. A commercial hauler. A family traveler. A truck-like van, a car-like van, an under-appreciated workhorse, and more.
