Chevrolet Express reviews

2007 Chevrolet Express Driving Impressions

Five different engines allow buyers to choose the right combination of power and economy to meet their needs. The $19,687 G1500 Van and $22,885 Express come standard with a 195-hp 4.3-liter V6. A 5.0-liter V8 that produces 220 hp at 4600 rpm and 280 lb.-ft. at 2800 rpm is a $495 option on the G1500. A 5.7-liter V8 that produces 245 hp at 4600 rpm and 325 lb.-ft. at 2800 rpm comes standard on the $20,112 G2500 and $21,492 G3500 and is a $965 option on the G1500. The G3500 also offers a $600 optional 7.4-liter V8 that produces 290 hp at 4000 rpm and 410 lb.-ft. at 3200 rpm, or a $2,860 optional 6.5-liter turbocharged diesel V8 that produces 190 hp at 3400 rpm and 385 lb.-ft. at 3400 rpm.

All models come standard with GM's 4L60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The fluid pump and clutch plate designs have been refined for 1997 for smoother shifts, reduced slippage and increased efficiency.