Chevrolet’s full-size Express is available as a passenger van that seats up to 15 or as a cargo van that seats up to five in crew van form. The Express is offered in 2500 and 3500 duty levels and competes with other full-size vans like the Nissan NV and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The GMC Savana is closely related to the Express.
New for 2015
A stereo with an MP3 jack is standard, and USB connectivity is available. There’s a new 110-volt power outlet, and passenger vans get OnStar with Turn-by-Turn navigation. Cargo vans have new LED lighting.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
135- or 155-inch wheelbase
Swing-out rear doors
Swing-out or available sliding passenger-side door
Flat and convex side mirrors
Interior Highlights
Vinyl seats; cloth upholstery available
Cargo vans seat one, two or five
Passenger vans seat eight to 15
Available power front seats
Available Bluetooth cellphone connectivity
Available bulkhead dividers (cargo van)
Under the Hood
285-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-8 with 295 pounds-feet of torque
329-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 with 373 pounds-feet of torque
282-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 with 320 pounds-feet of torque (compressed natural gas model)
260-hp, 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 with 525 pounds-feet of torque (B20 biodiesel capable)
Six-speed automatic transmission
31-gallon fuel tank
10,000-pound maximum towing capacity
Rear-wheel drive
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system