2020 Chevy Express Review
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2020 Chevrolet Express Review
byRyan ZumMallen
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Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.
Pros
- Powerful V8 and diesel engines
- Towing and payload capabilities are near or at the top of the class
Cons
- Less cargo space than many competitors
- No high-roof cargo option
- Dated interior styling and touchscreen interface
What's new
- Improved eight-speed transmission for diesel engine
- Part of the first Express generation introduced for 1996
Overview
The Chevrolet Express and its GMC Savana sibling are the last old-school vans standing. They have traditional body-on-frame construction and lack the high-roof style of newer full-size vans. In fact, the Express hasn't received a full redesign since its debut in 1996. Yet the Express is still around because of continual updates and a strong workhorse capability.
We do like the Express' variety in configurations, and its towing capability is quite strong. In general, however, rivals such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster will likely better suit your business needs.
Which Express does Edmunds recommend?
Consider spending extra on the 3500 trim for its increased capability. Springing for the 3500 increases maximum payload capacity and allows you to choose the extended-wheelbase version that adds more cargo space or a fifth row of seats for passengers.
2020 Chevrolet Express models
The 2020 Chevrolet Express comes in a lot of variations. In terms of capability, there is the standard 2500 and heavy-duty 3500. A longer 3500 extended-wheelbase version offers more space for seats or cargo.