2017 Chevrolet City Express

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Rating5.9

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Fullsize Van
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$22,405 - $23,515
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 2, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

The affordable price tag makes it more lucrative

Stores less fuel than competitors

New hill start assist features

Easy to drive and park due than fellow rivals

Doesn't offer a high degree of customization

cargo glass windows included in the Security Package

Huge cargo area despite the small size

Sluggish acceleration

Remote keyless entry and power locks are standard

Specs & Features

$22,405

price

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

139 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of cargo vans, the 2017 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 $22,405. 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

Unless you fancy cosmetic changes offered by the Appearance Package which is available on both trims unlike the Technology Package reserved for the LT trim, we would advise you to get the City Express with LT configurations.

Trims

    LS
    $22,405 onwards
    • 15-inch styled steel Wheels
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth/Vinyl Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Manual front air conditioning
    LT
    $23,515 onwards
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,405- $23,515

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

5.93

Horsepower

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

139 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

Capacity

2

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$30,745- $34,965

Gasoline

7.13

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

3

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$31,610- $43,370

Gasoline

7.6

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.09

280 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

2

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$34,065- $37,650

Gasoline

7.5

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

3

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2017 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.9 sec--
    7.5 sec15.9 sec108 mph
    8.1 sec--
    8.4 sec--
    8.4 sec--

    2017 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.
      15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg25 gal.-
      11 mpg17 mpg14 mpg31 gal.-
      11 mpg17 mpg14 mpg31 gal.-
      ---24 gal.-

      2017 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186.3 in.68.1 in.73.7 in.6.1 in.115.2 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.84.6 in.7.1 in.135 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.84.5 in.7.7 in.135 in.
        219.9 in.81.3 in.83.6 in.6 in.129.9 in.
        195 in.82.7 in.91.7 in.6.9 in.118 in.

        2017 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          122.7 cu.ft.91.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
          239.7 cu.ft.-270.4 cu.ft.
          246 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
          283 cu.ft.-80 cu.ft.
          239.7 cu.ft.113.9 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.

          2017 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.-
            13.2 cu.ft.239.7 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.-
            100.7 cu.ft.246 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.-
            80 cu.ft.283 cu.ft.80 cu.ft.-
            270.4 cu.ft.239.7 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2017 Chevrolet City Express vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1500 lbs.3260 lbs.
              10000 lbs.4192 lbs.5458 lbs.
              10000 lbs.3234 lbs.5331 lbs.
              7100 lbs.3680 lbs.4866 lbs.
              5100 lbs.3990 lbs.4559 lbs.

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