New 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500

Invincible powertrains and colossal payload and tow ratings are the two best features any full-size heavy-duty van could dream about, but only the 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 is king of this country.

Engine offerings in the Dodge Sprinter 3500 and Ford E-350 just don’t compete. The Express 3500 boasts a 323-horsepower, 6.0-liter V-8 that is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and drivetrain options include rear-, four- and all-wheel drive. Also available is a 250-horsepower, 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 engine which produces a whopping 460 pound-feet of torque. These powertrains have a tow-haul mode that can be selected from the information center in the dashboard. The 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 van is strong enough to haul a 4,151-pound payload, and it has a max tow rating of 10,000 pounds. The towing capacity is far superior to the Ford and Dodge vans.

Chevrolet engineers designed lots of room into the Express 3500. As a cargo van, the Express offers up to 267 cubic feet of cargo room, which is enough to store all your business tools. As a passenger van, the Express is built to carry up to eight occupants or up to 217 cubic feet of cargo. The Express comes equipped with vinyl seats, power steering, air conditioning, and a basic two-speaker stereo. Most features, including a trailer hitch, trailer wiring, power seats, rear air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and a CD player (one- and six-disc units are both available) are optional. An available high-output alternator and a heavy duty battery are both excellent features if you run a lot of electrical accessories from your work van.

The 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 is equipped to handle occupant safety about as well as it is equipped to tow heavy loads. This heavy duty van comes with dual front and three-row head airbags, as well as four wheel antilock brakes with dynamic rear proportioning for optimal stopping power. Traction and stability control systems are also packaged into the base price. Airbags and a sturdy frame deliver Five-Star front impact ratings in government testing; side impact ratings are not available.

Tons of interior room, more power and higher tow ratings than the competition, and a solid list of creature comforts make the 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 a formidable full-size heavy-duty van.