1996 Chevy Express Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　An all-new vehicle from the ground up, the Express is the successor to the Sportvan. The exterior looks totally different and offers improved functionality. The rear doors open wider and swing out away from the high-mounted taillights. Thus the taillights are still visible, even when the doors are open, as they could be at a loading dock.

　　Other functional improvements include longer wheelbases for the standard- and extended-length versions of this van (135 inches for the standard; 155 inches for the extended). The longer wheelbases ease entry/exit and improve ride quality and stability.

　　The spare tire no longer encroaches on cargo room; it's now banished to the underside of the van. Also, a 31-gallon gas tank offers a longer range between fill-ups. Dual front airbags are added to the standard safety equipment list of the vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,600 pounds or lower.

　　A new series of engines is introduced, providing more power and torque than last year's offerings.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Chevrolet Express G3500 3dr Ext Van and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　Not Available  for Express G3500

　　Express G3500

　　G3500 3dr Ext Van (Most Popular) - N/A MSRPG3500 3dr Van - N/A MSRPG2500 3dr Ext Van - N/A MSRPG2500 3dr Van - N/A MSRPG1500 3dr Van - N/A MSRP

　　vs

　　$283/mo

　　Avg. Large Van

　　

1996 Express Highlights

Trim: G2500G3500G1500G2500

　　

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$267/month
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive