The restyled Express 1500 LS is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Express 1500 LS are 79.40 inches wide by 224.10 inches long. It sits 81.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard twelve passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 135.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear 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 passenger van market.

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

Fuel Efficiency

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.

The Express 1500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green van, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Express 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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