2005 Chevrolet Express Extended | Review | Buying Guide
There are quite a few Express vans offered up by Chevrolet, but all of them do one thing very well: carry lots of people to lots of places. If it’s a basketball team-sized group that you’re in charge of moving around, there aren’t many full-size vans on the market that can do it like the Express can.
The extended length version of the Chevrolet Express is twenty inches longer than the already-massive regular length Express (covered in a separate review). If you want, you can outfit the extended length Express to carry up to fifteen passengers. It also does duty as a cargo model for commercial endeavors, which gives you some idea of its performance ability.
Assisting the Express is an advanced multiplexed communication network that transfers data throughout the vehicle to allow the instrument cluster to monitor and report on more than 20 system functions. The system also supports features such as dual-level airbags, lockout prevention, retained accessory power and battery-rundown protection.
Under the Hood
G2500 models are equipped with a 4.8-liter Vortec V8 engine. It can produce up to 285 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 290 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Larger G3500s have a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 engine with 300 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm (optional with the G2500).
Both rear-wheel drive models feature 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. With the 3500, it is of the heavy-duty variety.
The 2005 Express offers a 4-wheel power disc brake system with ABS as standard equipment. The system features the responsive Hydroboost hydraulic assist power brake booster. Also included is Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP), which recognizes changes in wheel speed and load variation and adjusts the amount of pressure applied to the rear brakes appropriately.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
Up to 316.8 cubic feet of interior cargo volume is also at your disposal. In other words, there’s plenty of room to transport a whole lot of things with the 2005 Express extended length.
Though they aren’t luxury vehicles, Express vans don’t ignore your comfort either. They are about functional equipment more than anything. The Express has integrated armrests, door pull handles, window and lock control switches and mirrors. Front doors include storage pockets.
The audio choices are varied, and include AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, clock, cassette, single-CD player or six-disc CD changer.
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