Overview of the Chevrolet Express

For the first time the minivan Chevrolet Express appeared on the American market in 1996. It was then that he replaced his old predecessor, which was produced serially since 1971. The design of the new minivan was radically redesigned - externally and inside everything changed beyond recognition. Chevrolet Express also has its own peculiarities. In particular, this is a solid, inflexible welded frame design, a permanent all-wheel drive, as well as new passive and active safety features. Thanks to these technical improvements, Chevrolet Express is currently successfully conquering not only the domestic American, but also the world (including the Russian) car market. What is the difference between the Chevrolet Express minivan? Reviews of owners and a review of the machine are given in our article.

Design

The exterior of the car is made purely in the American style - chrome body elements, strict optics, large dimensions and a massive front bumper. The design of the front part can be called corporate - here there are clearly similar features with other brands "Chevrolet", in particular, the optics are "slipped" off the SUV "Suburban". Strong headlamps and wide swivel headlights are separated by a huge chrome strip, smoothly turning into an element of the radiator grille. The emblem of the company is visible from a distance - Chevrolet Express can not be confused with any other van or minivan. By the way, unlike the European analogues, in Chevrolet Express the distance from the bumper to the windshield is quite substantial - it not only gives it massiveness, but also makes it stronger and safer with frontal impacts.

Interior

Despite the fact that this car is characterized as a full-size cargo van, in terms of comfort it does not at all resemble any truck. On the contrary, according to the owners, inside the car is comfortable, as in any prestigious Mercedes. Moreover, inside passengers can move freely - good, it allows a high ceiling and wide body. Surprising presence inside the rubberized vinyl flooring - such certainly you will not meet in the European cars! Finishing materials and lining are very high quality, and they are very pleasant to touch. In the "base" there is leather, which pleasantly surprises the car buyers.

There are air conditioning and window lifts here. Any unevenness or curvature in the details of the interior is simply not there - the build quality is at an altitude! Depending on the modification, the buyer can purchase an eight-, twelve- and fifteen-seater minivan. The ergonomics of the driver's and passenger seats deserves the highest praise. The lounge has a TV and a minibar with a built-in refrigerator. Everywhere a mass of roomy niches and shelves. Several rows of passenger seats are equipped with their own electric drive. Another interesting thing is the possibility of the third row to fully expand. Thus, from several seats you can get quite comfortable bed.

Chevrolet Express: specifications

In the Russian market Chevrolet Express is presented in five versions, among which there are both petrol and diesel power units. The youngest in the petrol range is a 4.3-liter unit with a capacity of 195 horsepower. "The Hundred" he dials in just 12.0 seconds. True, fuel consumption is not the most economical - 16 liters per 100 kilometers in mixed mode. A little pleased with the "appetite" diesel engine, but about it a little later.

Another representative of the gasoline line - 4.8-liter unit capacity of 290 "horses". Strangely enough, but, according to the passport data, its acceleration to "hundred" is identical with the younger 4.3-liter engine (12 seconds). At the same time, its average fuel consumption is 19 liters per 100 kilometers.

More powerful is the 5.3-liter gasoline unit. Its 310 horsepower make the dynamics of dispersal of Chevrolet Express simply incredible - up to 100 kilometers per hour the car accelerates in just 11 seconds! The fuel consumption, of course, is not the most economical - 18 liters per "hundred".

The top-of-the-line version is a six-liter petrol engine, fuel consumption of which varies from 19 to 20 liters per 100 km.

Chevrolet Express diesel

As for the diesel variant, here the only unit is a 6.6-liter engine with a capacity of 260 horsepower. According to the dynamics of acceleration, it is the weakest (jerk to "hundreds" is estimated at 13 seconds), but in terms of fuel consumption (14 liters per 100 kilometers) is the undisputed leader among all the above facilities.

Cost

In the Russian market Chevrolet Express Explorer Limited SE depending on the configuration can be purchased at a price of 120 to 137 thousand rubles. At the same time for each minivan dealer provides a guarantee for two years or 100 thousand kilometers of mileage. This high cost makes this car affordable only for motorists with high incomes - for ordinary Russians Chevrolet Express remains unaffordable for the price. Although in the secondary market you can find the same van for a very reasonable price.