A little extra road grip for increased passenger security comes with the full-time automatic all-wheel-drive system in the 2008 Chevrolet Express LT 1500 AWD. Normally torque is split 35/65 front and back, but the system can provide more torque to the front wheels when needed in slippery situations. Other five-star safety rating features include traction and stability control, 16-inch wheels with all-season tires, four-wheel disc and ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags for three rows of seats. A tire monitor is new this year, joining halogen headlamps and daytime running lights. A first aid kit is optional.
Most often employed as a shuttle vehicle, the 2008 Express LT 1500 AWD holds eight passengers in three rows. Dual-zone climate control is standard, along with full power features, remote entry, cruise control, and tilt steering. These are additions to the already standard radio, privacy glass, power steering, intermittent wipers, and tachometer. A compass and temperature display are optional, along with a 6-CD changer with wheel-mounted controls, heated mirrors, 6-way power front seats, and leather steering-wheel trim. A 5.3-liter, 301-hp V8 is standard, with a flex-fuel option. A 6.0-liter, 323-hp V8 can be substituted. Both engines come with a four-speed automatic transmission. With the optional tow package, the 5.3-liter V8 can tow up to 6,100 pounds, while the 6.0 can tow up to 7,400. Fuel economy is a meager 12/16 mpg.
