2022 Chevy Express Cargo

　　

2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　The last time Chevrolet redesigned its full-size Express van, Billie Eilish did not exist and nobody knew who Beyoncé was. Let that sink in for a minute. It's been 27 years since the Express debuted, and while this model has received updates over the decades, it is not much different from the original version that rolled out in 1996. That makes the Express a classic vehicle that you can buy brand-new today.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) 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 Cargo 2500

　　Express Cargo 2500

　　2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $33,000 MSRP2500 3dr Ext Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) - $34,900 MSRP3500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) - $36,100 MSRP3500 3dr Ext Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) - $36,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$284/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Van

　　There are two main reasons to put a 2022 Chevrolet Express at the top of your shopping list. The first reason is that you have a tight budget. The Express and its near identical twin, the GMC Savana, are the most affordable full-size vans available. The second reason is that you need to tow as much as 10,000 pounds. The Express (and Savana) are the only vehicles in their segment that can do that.

　　Otherwise, compared to its rivals, the Express has fallen behind the times. Notably, this van does not come with a high-roof option that makes for easy loading and unloading of passengers or allows it to accommodate more cargo. Rivals such as the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster also have nicer interiors, modern infotainment systems, smoother rides and more safety technology.

　　These shortcomings make an Express appealing only when you need its towing capacity or your budget cannot accommodate the alternatives. If those benefits of Express ownership don't apply to you, we recommend looking at the competition before putting a ring on this Chevy.

　　

Which Express Cargo does zzdcar recommend?

The Express Cargo Van comes only in the WT trim, so we're going to focus our recommendation on the Express Passenger Van. Here we recommend the LT trim level for its expanded equipment list that makes it easier to live with an Express on a daily basis, such as carpeting, cloth seats and other features that you might assume are standard but aren't included with the LS trim.

　　

Chevrolet Express Cargo models

The 2022 Chevrolet Express is available in Cargo Van and Passenger Van configurations and in standard- and extended-wheelbase styles. If you plan to carry more people and weight, you may want to upgrade from the 2500 series to the 3500 model.

　　Three engines are available for the 2022 Express, each powering the van's rear wheels:

　　A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic An available 6.6-liter V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic An available turbocharged 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automaticThe Cargo Van comes only in the WT trim, while the Passenger Van offers a choice between LS and LT trim levels. Standard feature highlights include:

　　WT

　　Chevy's cargo hauler starts you off with:

　　16-inch steel wheels Swing-out door with a 60/40 split on the passenger side Heated, power-adjustable side mirrors Front air conditioning Power windows Power door locks Vinyl upholstery Rubber floor covering AM/FM stereo Connected services including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot Two-speaker audio system Reversing camera with display embedded into the rearview mirrorSeveral option packages are available for the Express Cargo Van WT. They include:

　　Communications package 6.6-liter V8 engine Bluetooth smartphone connectivity Satellite radio USB port Fleet-management connected services Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel Cruise control Enhanced Convenience package 6.6-liter V8 engine Trailering equipment Remote keyless entry Remote engine start Fleet-management connected services Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel Cruise control Safety package 6.6-liter V8 engine Fleet-management connected services Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel Cruise control Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Additional stand-alone options include:

　　Heavy-duty locking rear differential Chrome grille and bumpers Side and rear door glass with dark privacy tint Passenger-side sliding door (instead of swing-out) Spray-in cargo area liner Rear heater and air conditioning Cloth upholstery Power-adjustable front seats Second-row bench seat for three peopleLS

　　The passenger-carrying version of the Express adds to the WT equipment with:

　　Seating for up to 15 people Full body windows Dark privacy tint for all glass behind the front doors Rear heater and air conditioning Tilt steering wheel (except 2500 regular wheelbase) Cruise control (except 2500 regular wheelbase)The Express Passenger Van LS in 2500 regular-wheelbase configuration is available with the same Communications, Enhanced Convenience and Safety option packages found on the Cargo Van WT. Elements of those packages are offered as stand-alone upgrades for the LS 3500 models.

　　LT

　　This trim adds:

　　Chrome grille, bumpers and wheel trim Remote keyless entry Floor carpeting Cloth upholstery Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)Notable options for all Express Passenger Vans include:

　　Heavy-duty locking rear differential Heavy-duty trailering package Passenger-side sliding door (instead of swing-out) Remote engine starting Power-adjustable front seats Upgraded audio system with Bluetooth, satellite radio and a USB port Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking) Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

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