2016 Chevrolet City Express Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Suddenly, pint-size, urban-oriented cargo haulers are hotter than jalapeno peppers. Better late than never, Chevrolet’s 2016 City Express will enter its second year in the fray with few, if any, changes to its unapologetically bare-bones profile, cabin, and powertrain.

Based on Nissan’s capable NV200 (which is also one of this Chevy’s closest rivals), the City Express comes in a pair of trims, the base LS and the marginally up-featured LT. For 2016 it’s expected to return toting 2-passenger seating, with the capability of accommodating up to 122.7 cubic feet of cargo behind said bucket seats. While this van’s downsized dimensions make it ideal for the tight alleyways, traffic-laden avenues, and challenging curbside parking of the big or even the medium-size city, lengthier cargo items will continue to pose issues, even with the standard fold-flat passenger seat.

Delivered with only front-wheel drive (FWD), the upcoming City Express will doubtless return with both trims sporting a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine mated with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that’ll manage 131 hp and 139 lb-ft of torque from this ho-hum “powerplant.” The good news is EPA-estimated mileage of 24 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. The bad news is that this underwhelming mill gets noticeably overwhelmed when loaded close to its 1,500-pound payload limit, according to both reviewers and owners.

Appearance features and creature comforts, meanwhile, are nothing to write home about either, but then, the City Express is, after all, a work van. In any case, look for 15-inch steel wheels to return to the base LS for 2016, as well as sliding rear cargo doors on each side, with the cabin offering standard vinyl and cloth upholstery, tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, and a CD player with 2 speakers and an auxiliary audio input.

Moving up to the City Express LT for 2016, expect to find such added standard equipment as cruise control, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, heated power-adjustable mirrors, rear parking sensors, and a 12-volt power outlet in the cargo bay.

Options-wise, the 2016 City Express will return offering various configurations of shelves and storage bins, as well as a couple of rear window arrangements, and, with the Appearance package, some added exterior chrome pieces and body-color accents. Additionally, expect the LT to remain eligible for upgraded techno-bling that includes a 5.8-inch touchscreen to manage audio functions, as well as an available GPS navigation system, satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free calling, and a rear-view camera.

Standard safety equipment in the 2016 City Express lineup is slated to remain 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, side-mounted airbags, head curtain airbags, and daytime running lights. Alas, no safety testing data for the current City Express is available.

Finally, expect the 2016 City Express to begin arriving at dealer showrooms in the fall of 2015, but before you whip out the old checkbook, you might want to check out Ford’s well-endowed Transit Connect and Ram’s two capable urban warriors: the ProMaster City and the V6-powered C/V Tradesman.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by ronald r

Mar 16, 2022

The city express has the same specifications as the Nissan NV200 so it seems t be comparable to that vehicle in most every way and as such it is a good vehicle to invest in if it suits the customers needs.Mar 16, 2022

2016 Chevrolet City Express Pricing

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2016 Chevrolet City Express LS FWD

Original MSRP: $21,955

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.83

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

2016 Chevrolet City Express LT FWD

Original MSRP: $23,515