The 2011 Chevrolet Express LT 1500 eight-passenger full-size van, as befits its high-echelon status, amps up the standard features significantly. Included with delivery of this big Chevy, besides over 216 cubic feet of cargo area without the rear seats, are 17-inch steel wheels, cloth-upholstered front bucket seats, air conditioning with rear climate controls, tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio service with two speakers, and OnStar Directions and Connections service. Options with this top-shelf half-ton van include remote engine start, driver’s-side rear passenger doors, rear passenger-side sliding doors, a heavy-duty trailer tow package, power-adjustable heated outside mirrors, heavy-duty locking rear differential, 17-inch aluminum wheels, power-adjustable front seats, a single-CD player, and Bluetooth wireless communications technology.
Standard safety equipment that complements the 2011 Express LT 1500’s sheer size includes four-wheel ABS, as well as traction and stability control. Additional standard safety features include three-row head airbags, daytime running lights, dusk-sensing headlights, OnStar collision and airbag deployment alerts, and a post-collision safety system.
A standard 5.3-liter Flex Fuel V8 engine with variable valve timing powers the 2011 Express LT 1500. Managed by the standard four-speed automatic transmission, this mill pours out 310 hp and 334 lb-ft of torque. Towing capacity is 6,200 pounds, while mileage is estimated at 13/17 mpg with regular unleaded and 10/13 burning E85 ethanol-based gas.
