The Chevrolet Express 1500 Base for 2009
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 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.
Express 1500 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Express 1500 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Express 1500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cargo van market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Standard Cargo Van.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 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 12 gallons.
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.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Express 1500 Base sold well in 2009. 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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