The interior of the van is spacious, if extremely spartan. There is only seating for two occupants as standard, with the rest of the cabin reserved for cargo. Little to no thought went into styling the cockpit of the van, and passenger comfort was only an ancillary concern. What few controls there are for the limited features are laid out for ease of access, and the lack of anything particularly high-tech means the controls are also easy to use, mostly comprising rotary knobs. The Express might be able to hide its age from the outside, but it certainly can't from the inside.
There are seating appointments for two within the cargo van as standard, although up to five can be seated by specifying a three-seater second-row bench for $1,965. Both front occupants are given an abundance of space. However, the large central bulge in the floor means the seats are placed quite close to the doors, which can give the impression of there being less space than there actually is. The seats are manually adjustable as standard, but six-way power front seats are available. With or without this feature, the seats are well-positioned for a commanding view of the road, but rearward visibility is poor - typical for windowless vans. Safety-conscious buyers will want to opt for the available blind-spot alert. Getting in and out of the van isn't too difficult, despite the high ground clearance.
Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Trims | 2500 | 3500 |
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Seating | 2 | 2 |
Headroom Front Seat | 40.85 in. | 40.85 in. |
Legroom Front Seat | 41.35 in. | 41.35 in. |
Shoulder Room Front | 68.85 in. | 68.85 in. |
Hip Room, Front | 65.47 in. | 65.47 in. |
The van certainly looks the part of a blue-collar workman, with vinyl upholstery coming standard on any trim, available in Medium Pewter or Neutral. There is the option to upgrade to cloth for $70, available in the same hues, and this option is accompanied by a deluxe swing-out center-console storage bin. Despite the workmanlike materials, the cabin is actually well-built and shouldn't show much wear or tear after hauling loads around for a few years. As standard, the cargo area comes with a vinyl floor, but this can be traded out for a spray-in cargo liner.for $995
While not class-leading, the Express offers up a decent-sized cargo hold for hauling your goods. In its standard configuration, the van supplies 239.4 cubic feet of cargo space, with an overall cargo length of 154.7 inches behind the front seats. Opting for the long wheelbase, and the extended body increases cargo capacity to 283.6 cubic feet with a total length of 173.65 inches. While this does sound like a fair amount of space, it is nothing compared to leading rivals like the Ford Transit, which can supply up to 536.4 cubic feet. The lower-spec 2500 WT can handle payloads of between 2,660 and 3,280 lbs, while the sturdier 3500 WT can haul up to 4,280 lbs when properly equipped.
There's not much in the way of small-item storage within the passenger area of the van. There is a standard glove compartment, naturally, but the center armrest storage cubby is an optional add-on. A pair of cupholders come standard, though, and there are door pockets, albeit shallow ones.
Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Trims | 2500 | 3500 |
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Box Width (Wheelhousings) | 52.47 in. | 52.47 in. |
Box Height (Area) | 55.08 in. | 55.08 in. |
Cargo Box Volume | 55.08 cu. ft. | 55.08 cu. ft. |
The Express is rather sparsely equipped as standard, with very few additional features available. Every model gets power accessories (windows and locks), manual air conditioning, a pair of 12-volt power outlets, and a 120-volt power outlet. The cargo bay comes outfitted with six D-ring cargo tie-downs and offers LED overhead lighting. The safety suite comprises nothing more than a rearview camera as standard, although this can be expanded to include blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, forward-collision alert, and lane-departure warning. Cruise control, keyless entry and ignition, and rear air-conditioning are all available within the packages or add-ons list.
One could hardly call the standard infotainment offering a suite, as it comes with no display and only two speakers. Standard listening options include AM/FM radio, and MP3 playback via the auxiliary audio jack. However, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot does come standard. Audio streaming is available through the optional Bluetooth, and SiriusXM can be added, too. A USB port can be equipped as another means of streaming your favorite music.