2009 Chevrolet Express Work Van

The Express is Chevrolet's full-size van, the kind you see as work trucks, shuttles, and family haulers alike. It drives like the big van it is, with a commanding view of the road and a sturdy feel that inspires confidence. Inside, you get simple, durable materials and plenty of room, with seating for up to 15 in the passenger configuration. Its tall roof and boxy shape make it easy to load cargo, and the high ground clearance gives you room to work underneath. The Work Van skips the passenger seats and some interior trim of the 1500, but it adds the stronger 4.8L V8 and a lower starting price for buyers who just need a cargo hauler. Its 4.8L V8 makes 279 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque, routed through a four-speed automatic to the rear wheels, so it pulls hard with a load but returns modest fuel economy. This trim comes with just two seats and three doors, so expect to climb through the side door to reach cargo, but you get a full steel bulkhead behind the front row.