A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Express 1500 for 2008. As Chevrolet's entry in the standard passenger van market the Express 1500 (and in this case specically the LT version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 3-door Express 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect van to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Performance

The restyled Express 1500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Express 1500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The van uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2008 Express 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

Express 1500 LT Statistics

The dimensions of the Express 1500 LT are 79.40 inches wide by 224.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 81.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard twelve passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 135.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Express 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard passenger van market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $29,744, with an invoice cost of $27,212. This price is above average of the industry average price for a three-door Standard Passenger Van.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Express 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a standard passenger van van.

The vehicle is available in Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Summit White, and Victory Red.

Conclusion

The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Express 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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