The current GMC Safari is 189.8″ long, 77.6″ wide, on a 111″ wheelbase, weighing 4,176 lb. Since 1988 it has grown 7% in length and gained 21% in weight. At 15.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every GMC Safari generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | 176.8″ | 77.2″ | 71.7″ | 111″ | 3,461 lb |
| 1990 | 187″ | 77.2″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 3,812 lb |
| 1991–1994 | 181.9″ | 77.2″ | 74″ | 111″ | 3,878 lb |
| 1995–2006 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 76.4″ | 111″ | 4,176 lb |
From 1988 to today the Safari gained 13″ of length (7%) and 714 lb of weight (21%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Safari year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 19 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 2005 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 2004 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 2003 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 2002 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 2001 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 2000 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 1999 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111.4″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111.4″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111.4″ | 3 | |
| 1996 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111.4″ | 3 | |
| 1995 | 189.8″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 181.9″ | 77.6″ | 111″ | 6 | |
| 1993 | 181.9″ | 77.2″ | 111″ | 6 | |
| 1992 | 181.9″ | 77.2″ | 111″ | 6 | |
| 1991 | 181.9″ | 77.2″ | 111″ | 6 | |
| 1990 | 183.5″ | 77.2″ | 111″ | 3 | |
| 1989 | 176.8″ | 77.2″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 176.8″ | 77.2″ | 111″ | 1 |
Will a Safari fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 981 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6″ | 72.8″ | +4.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 111″ | 110.2″ | +0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 4,176 lb | 3,849 lb | 327 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a GMC Safari?
189.8″ (15′ 10″) in its current generation, 77.6″ wide and 76.4″ tall.
How much does a GMC Safari weigh?
4,176 lb at the kerb, which is 21% more than the first generation we hold from 1988.
Will a Safari fit in a garage?
At 15.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Safari got bigger over the years?
Yes — 13″ longer and 714 lb heavier since 1988, across 4 generations. Weight grew 21%, far faster than length.