The Chevrolet Express 1500 Base for 2008
There have been several award-winning vans from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Express 1500 of 2008. There are three trim levels to the Express 1500, including Base, LS, and LT. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 5.3 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for standard cargo van buyers nationwide.
2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Base Specs
The Express 1500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Express 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2008 Express 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Express 1500 Base 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 4 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cargo 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 four-door Standard Cargo Van.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 Express 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard cargo van van.
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 available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
The 2007 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Express 1500. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Express 1500 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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