The GMC Savana Cargo Van continues on with very few changes under the skin. There are two trims - 2500 and 3500 - and both are offered in two body lengths, both offering very good payload and towing figures in this class. Only a rear-wheel-drive configuration is available on all models, but there is a choice of three engines. These include a 4.3-liter V6 with 276 hp and a 2.8-liter turbocharged inline-four diesel engine with 181 hp, both of which have an eight-speed automatic. The third engine is a 6.6-liter gas V8 with 401 hp; it is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Savana is plain and simple, and on the outside, it sports 16-inch steel wheels, black bumpers, halogen headlights, and daytime running lights. The interior has only two seats, but an optional five-seater configuration can be had at extra cost. Standard features include a backup camera, six airbags, hill start assist, and a two-speaker audio system. Additional features cost extra, and among these are electrically adjustable and heated exterior rear-view mirrors, electrically adjustable front seats, and driver-assistance features such as forward-collision warning and blind-spot monitoring.
A couple of packages are available to make the Savana feel just a bit less basic. At $3,105, the Safety Package (only available on the 2500) adds cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear park assist. It automatically includes the V8 engine as well. The Communications Package costs $2,880 and comprises a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth streaming audio, cruise control, SiriusXM radio, and the V8 engine. A bit pricier is the $3,055 Enhanced Convenience Package with the V8, remote keyless entry, remote start, heavy-duty trailering equipment, cruise control, and more. The final major upgrade is the $1,330 Hotel Shuttle Package with swing-out rear cargo door windows, a swing-out rear side door, cruise control, chrome bumpers, and more. Notably, the Communications/Enhanced Convenience packages aren't available for the 3500. However, the 3500 with the long wheelbase is exclusively available with an Ambulance Package for $1,520, an upgrade that adds a dual-note horn, dual batteries, fixed rear door window glass, and more.
Depending on the specific needs of a typical business, the Savana Cargo Van's capability can be improved with standalone add-ons like heavy-duty trailering equipment ($280), an automatic locking rear differential ($325), molded assist steps ($590), and a variety of cargo storage solutions. Five-passenger seating is $1,965 and a power-adjustable driver's seat is $275.