2016 Chevrolet City Express

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Rating5.3

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Fullsize Van
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$21,955 - $23,515
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on July 10, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Easily maneuverable when compared to the rivals

Underwhelming power from the engine

It carries over unchanged for 2016

The inline-4 engine offers commendable fuel economy

Relatively small cargo area

More affordable than some rivals

Firm seats are not so long drive friendly

Specs & Features

$21,955

price

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of cargo vans, the 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the compact van segment, the Chevrolet City Express competes with the Nissan NV200, the Ford Transit Connect, and the Ram Promaster City. The base trim starts at around an MSRP of $21,955. With 2 trims on offer, prices reach around $23,515. Traditionally offered bareboned, cargo vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. The City Express too can be equipped with packages such as the Technology Package and the Appearance Package, improving either form or function. Delivering a combined MPG of 25, the 2.0L Inline-4 on offer here feels potent enough. It is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and makes 131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque.

Buying Advice

Available in two trims, our choice is indeed the top trim, as the base trim is quite bare bones. For an additional $1,560, it gains keyless entry, power door locks, heated power mirrors, additional rear and rear parking sensors, and a 12-volt power outlet.

Trims

    LS
    $21,955 onwards
    • 22-inch chrome aluminum Wheels
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    LT
    $23,515 onwards
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,675- $29,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.07

Horsepower

169 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$20,870- $21,760

Gasoline

7.43

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$21,955- $23,515

Gasoline

5.28

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$28,950- $32,500

Gasoline

6.8

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft.

2

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$30,595- $44,400

Gasoline

5.97

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

3

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$29,865- $38,275

Gasoline

6.98

280 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

2

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2016 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.1 sec-115 mph
    7.5 sec--
    8.1 sec-150 mph
    8.1 sec--
    8.6 sec16.8 sec135 mph
    10.2 sec17.6 sec-

    2016 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      24 mpg26 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.348/377 mi.
      24 mpg26 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.348/377 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg15.8 gal.331.8/458.2 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg15.8 gal.316/442.4 mi.
      21 mpg24 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/444 mi.
      11 mpg17 mpg14 mpg31 gal.-

      2016 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        186.3 in.68.1 in.73.7 in.7 in.115.2 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.84.6 in.7.1 in.135 in.
        202.4 in.75.9 in.75.2 in.4.3 in.126 in.
        195 in.80.7 in.88.7 in.6.9 in.118 in.
        186.3 in.68.1 in.73.7 in.6.5 in.115.2 in.
        173.9 in.72.2 in.72.6 in.6 in.104.8 in.

        2016 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          122.7 cu.ft.91.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
          239.7 cu.ft.-270.4 cu.ft.
          186 cu.ft.-186 cu.ft.
          46.9 cu.ft.165.9 cu.ft.77.1 cu.ft.
          103.9 cu.ft.131.8 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.
          283 cu.ft.-67 cu.ft.

          2016 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            66.9 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.-
            41.8 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.46.9 cu.ft.77.1 cu.ft.-
            67 cu.ft.283 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.-
            270.4 cu.ft.239.7 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2016 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              -1500 lbs.3260 lbs.
              10000 lbs.3247 lbs.5388 lbs.
              5100 lbs.3999 lbs.4552 lbs.
              4960 lbs.2502 lbs.4222 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1130 lbs.3505 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1470 lbs.3467 lbs.

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