Interesting Van Chevrolet Express

The Express is adaptable and this is its strength. The Express has a variety of configurations including the 8, 12, and 15 passenger-seating variations. It's also sold as a two-seater cargo van or consumers can opt for the bigger boxlike commercial cutaway chassis. This vehicle comes with van-surround windows, and it's also sold as an RV conversion. The commercial permutation of the Express is fitted with 60/40 swingout left-handed or right-handed doors. Depending on the Express's configuration, the band has a ranging payload capacity from 2359 pounds to 3944 pounds.The Express standard has a wheelbase of 135 inches and measures 244 inches in length. Extended wheelbase configurations have a wheelbase of 155 inches. The 2500-3500 heavy-duty series are coupled with six speed automatic transmissions. Those offered with a V-8 gas engine are E85 fuel flexible.

The addition of standard StabiliTrak reflects concerns over cornering stability in large passenger/cargo vans in general. GM claims best-in-class torque, 660 pound-feet, and horsepower, 365, for the new iron block and head Duramax V-8 turbodiesel available in the heavy-duty vans. While not subject to EPA fuel mileage ratings, it's likely the most fuel efficient of engines available in the Express.

GM's 6.6-liter Duramax diesel is new for the Express, and available for the first time on 3500 passenger vans. The 4.8-liter is standard on the 2500 passenger van. StabiliTrak is standard, locking differential available on all models. OnStar 9.0 is standard on passenger, available on cargo and some cutaways. Digital radio is optional, with XM and Bluetooth available. Mobile WiFi is a dealer-installed option.