The Chevrolet Express 1500 Base for 2008
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Express 1500 for 2008. As Chevrolet's entry in the standard cargo van market the Express 1500 (and in this case specically the Base 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 Base 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.
The Express 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The van uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2008 Express 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
Express 1500 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Express 1500 Base 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. This is standard in the standard cargo van market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $29,744 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,212. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Standard Cargo Van.
Fuel Efficiency
The Express 1500 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid van, this was subpar.
In 2007 and 2008 the Express 1500 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Summit White, and Victory Red. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Express 1500 Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Express 1500.
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