Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Chevrolet refreshed its Express Van lineup in 2002, and it went a little further than just adding new blinkers and colors.
This body-on-frame minivan was the king of charter vans, and they could've been seen in most, if not all, airports around the country. Moreover, they were also converted into mobile homes and mobile offices.
In the long-wheelbase version, this vehicle was used for country trips, and the carmaker decided to give it a new, polished image. Thus, the front fascia received a redesigned chromed horizontal slat that sported the bow-tie badge. Since it crossed all the vehicle's width, it separated the headlights from the lower-mounted blinkers and parking lights. Depending on the trim level, the bumper featured a chromed lower area, which coped better with stone chips than regular paint. There were new 60/40 access doors on the driver's side as an option.
Inside, apart from the compass integrated into the rearview mirror, the carmaker added new upholstery and colors. Yet, the plastics were still at the same poor, utility-van level. Depending on the options, the Express Van LWB was available with up to 15 seats.
But the most important upgrade for the 2003 model year was the drivetrain, which received an AWD version as an option. Moreover, there were newer, fuel-efficient engines. They were all paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. GM offered the Express Van LWB with a choice of gasoline, turbo-diesel, and flex-fuel engines.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.8L V8 4AT RWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4807 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 5200 RPM 290 HP @ 5200 RPM 286 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 400 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 29.9 gallons (113.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | LT225/75 R16E |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 244.1 in (6200 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 82 in (2083 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 155 in (3937 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 6335 lbs (2874 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600.6 lbs (4355 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5967 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 4400 RPM 305 HP @ 4400 RPM 300 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 360 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 488 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 29.9 gallons (113.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | LT225/75 R16E |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 244.1 in (6200 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 82 in (2083 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 155 in (3937 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 6335 lbs (2874 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9580.7 lbs (4346 kg) |