2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Summary

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2012 Chevrolet Express 1500

Starting MSRP $25,090–$33,200

MPG City: 13 – 15 Highway: 17 – 20

Available Engines

310-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)
195-hp, 4.3-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD

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New or Notable

•	Up to 15-passenger capacity
•	Three duty levels available
•	Rear- or all-wheel drive
•	Compressed natural gas version
•	Diesel V-8 available

What We Like

•	Standard side curtain airbags (passenger vans)
•	Interior space
•	Gasoline V-8 performance
•	Towing capacity
•	Cargo-hauling capacity

What We Don't

•	Fuel economy
•	Maneuverability
•	Noise

Chevrolet's full-size Express is available as a passenger or cargo van and is offered in 1500, 2500 and 3500 duty levels. The Express competes with other full-size vans, including the Ford E-Series, Nissan NV and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The GMC Savana is closely related to the Express.

8 Available Express 1500 Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	15/20	$25,090	$23,333
Work Van All-wheel Drive Cargo Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/17	$30,140	$28,030
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/18	$30,435	$28,304
Upfitter All-wheel Drive Cargo Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/17	$33,200	$30,876
LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/17	$28,940	$26,914
LT All-wheel Drive Passenger Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/17	$32,495	$30,220
LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/17	$28,940	$26,914
LS All-wheel Drive Passenger Van See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	13/17	$32,495	$30,220
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