![]() ![]() The 2007 Chevrolet Express still outpaces the aged Econoline and certainly warrants consideration for those who need the immense passenger capacity (up to 15 people can ride in an Express 3500) and cargo volume only a large van can provide. A number of important under-the-skin changes took place for 2003, including a wider selection of V8 engines, the first-time availability of all-wheel drive, upgraded brakes, a stronger frame and various interior improvements - all of which went a long way toward making the Express safer and more capable than ever before. To celebrate the rebirth, the van's name was changed from "Sportvan" to "Express." A new exterior look, new engines, extended body styles and improved ergonomics soon made the Chevrolet Express hard to overlook when compared with Ford's dated Econoline. Still, it rode on the same basic platform that it had had since the swinging '60s until a complete frame-up redesign took place in 1996. Properly equipped, an Express 3500 can tow a maximum of 10,000 pounds.Having been around for more than four decades, Chevrolet's full-size van lived through the '70s, '80s and half of the '90s via sheet metal changes and updates to the running gear. ![]() The diesel engine is the more fuel-efficient engine of the two big V8s, but mpg estimates are not available because the EPA doesn't rate vehicles that weigh more than 6,000 pounds. #Chevy passenger van diesel or gas seriesThe 3500 series additionally offers an optional turbocharged 6.6-liter diesel V8 (also matched to a six-speed automatic) that puts out 260 hp and 525 lb-ft. Fuel economy with the 4.8-liter is 13 mpg combined (11 city/17 highway), while the 6.0-liter gas engine also earns 13 mpg combined (11 mpg city/16mpg highway). All these engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. A 6.0-liter V8 engine generating 342 hp and 373 lb-ft is optional, as is a CNG-powered 6.0-liter V8 that makes 282 hp and 320 lb-ft. The rear-drive-only 25 series get a standard 4.8-liter V8 with 285 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The EPA's estimated fuel economy with either drivetrain is 14 mpg combined (13 city/17 highway). The 1500 series features a 5.3-liter V8 engine making 310 horsepower and 334 pound-feet of torque, backed by a four-speed automatic transmission and standard rear-wheel drive. The 2014 Chevrolet Express offers no fewer than five different powertrains. Still, Chevy's capable workhorse represents a viable and affordable option for those who need to transport large groups of people and maybe even tow a heavy trailer, too. ![]() As such, this passenger van is undeniably dated compared with those aforementioned, more modern and more space-efficient rivals. The 2014 Chevrolet Express is part of a vehicle lineup that was last redesigned nearly two decades ago. You could also consider the 2014 Ram ProMaster, which is a new Fiat-built van offering plenty of interior room. #Chevy passenger van diesel or gas plusThere's also the Nissan NV, which also has a high-top roof option plus a more modern design than the Chevrolet. Yes, it's priced higher but it also offers a high-roof option that opens up significantly more space for adults to walk upright inside the van. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers superior maneuverability, refinement and fuel economy. Available all-wheel drive is another plus.īut if you're willing to break with tradition, a couple of other choices offer compelling advantages. Their basic architecture is similar (a large, snub-nosed box on wheels), but the GM vans offer more engine choices, including a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered V8 as well as a powerful turbodiesel V8. Depending on which body style you select, the Chevrolet Express can transport anywhere from eight to 15 passengers or be used to tow nearly 10,000 pounds when properly equipped.ĭirect rivals to the Express are few, and include its virtually identical GMC Savana cousin and the 2014 Ford E-Series Wagon. A traditional full-size van, the Express could be just right for a small company, a little league team or a really large family. If moving more than a baker's dozen worth of passengers is a requirement for your next vehicle, then you might consider the 2014 Chevrolet Express. ![]()
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