» GM Fleet offers several options
for the 2018 van market, including
the Chevrolet Express Cargo
(top) and the GMC Savana
Cutaway Van (bottom).
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Ford
Ford’s three lineups of 2018 van offerings include: Transit Connect, compact
commercial cargo and passenger vans; Ford Transit, full-size cargo, passenger
and cutaway vans; and the E-Series cutaway van.
CARGO
The Transit Connect XL and XLT
Series Cargo Van comes in short and
long van lengths. These vans feature
options such as rearview camera,
automatic headlamps and steel mesh
window guards. Additional optional
packages for CNG/propane gaseous
fuel-prep and trailer towing with trailer
sway control are also available.
• GVWR: Up to 5,270 lbs
• Maximum payload: 1,610 lbs
• Engine: 2.5L Duratec I-4 gas with
169 hp at 6,000 rpm and 171
lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
The Transit 150, 250, 350 and 350
Heavy Duty Cargo Van comes in
three lengths – regular, long and long
extended – and three cab heights –
low, medium and high. A high-mount
rearview camera is standard for all
2018 medium- and high-roof options.
• GVWR: Up to 10,360 lbs
• Maximum payload: 4,650 lbs
• Engine: 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 gas with 275
hp at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of
torque at 4,000 rpm; 3.5L EcoBoost
V6 gas with 310 hp at 5,500 rpm
and 400 lb-ft of torque at
2,500; 3.2L Power Stroke I-5
Turbo Diesel with 185 hp at
3,000 rpm and 350 lb-ft
at 1,500–2,500 rpm
• Transmission:
6-speed automatic
• Brakes:
4-wheel
antilock disc
PASSENGER
The Transit Connect XL, XLT
and Titanium Passenger
Wagon comes in passenger
wagon and taxi configurations,
with short and long wheelbase
options.
• Passenger seating: 5; 7
• GVWR: Up to 5,280 lbs
• Maximum payload: 1,270 lbs
• Engine: 2.5L Duratec I-4 gas
with 169 hp at 6,000 rpm and
171 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed
automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
The Transit 150, 350, and 350
Heavy-Duty Passenger Wagon
comes in three lengths — regular,
long and long extended,
and three roof heights — low,
medium and high. A high-mount
rearview camera is standard for
all 2018 medium- and high-roof
options.
• Passenger seating: 8; 10; 12; 15
• GVWR: Up to 10,360 lbs
• Maximum payload: 3,520 lbs
• Engine: 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 gas with
275 hp at 6,000 rpm and 260
lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm;
3.5L EcoBoost V6 gas with
310 hp at 5,500 rpm and 400
lb-ft of torque at 2,500; 3.2L
Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel
with 185 hp at 3,000 rpm and
350 lb-ft at 1,500–2,500 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed
automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
• Wheelbase: 130”; 148”
CUTAWAY
The Transit
250, 350 and
350 Heavy
Duty Cutaway,
Chassis Cab has several
packages available, including
ambulance prep, CNG/propane
gaseous fuel-prep, interior and
exterior upgrades, school activity
bus and school bus prep, option to
omit right-hand door and shuttle
bus prep.
• GVWR: Up to 10,360 lbs
• Maximum payload: 6,020 lbs
• Engine: 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 gas with
275 hp at 6,000 rpm and 260
lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm; 3.2L
Power Stroke I-5 Turbo Diesel
with 185 hp at 3,000 rpm and
350 lb-ft at 1,500–2,500 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
The E-Series Cutaway, Stripped
Chassis includes the E-350 Super
Duty Cutaway, E-350 Super Duty
Stripped Chassis, E-450 Super
Duty Cutaway and E-450 Super
Duty Stripped Chassis.
The series is available with several
packages, including ambulance
prep, CNG/propane gaseous
fuel prep, interior and exterior
upgrades, activity bus and school
bus prep, option to omit right-hand
door, shuttle bus prep and more.
• GVWR: Up to 14,500 lbs
• Maximum payload: 9,090 lbs
• Engine: 6.8L EFI V10 gas with
305 hp at 4,250 rpm and 420
lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm;
6.2L SFI V8 FFV with 331 hp at
5,500 356 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
GM Fleet
GM Fleet (gmfleet.com) offers several
Chevrolet and GMC options for the 2018
van market, including cargo, cutaway
and passenger vehicles.
CARGO
The Chevrolet Express Cargo and GMC Savana
Cargo vans offer regular and extended wheelbase
options and four different engine
offerings.
• GVWR: 8,600 lbs
• Maximum payload: 3,269 lbs
• Engine: 4.3L V6 with 276 hp at 5,200
rpm and 298 lb-ft of torque at 3,900
rpm; 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel 14
with 181 hp at 3,400 rpm and 369
lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm; Vortec
6.0L FlexFuel V8 with 341 hp at 5,400
rpm and 373 lb-ft of torque at 4,400
rpm; Vortex 6.0L V8 SFI Gaseous
CNG/LPG capable (with fuel system installation by aftermarket upfitter).
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
CUTAWAY
The Chevrolet Express 3500 Cutaway and GMC Savana 3500 Cutaway
(regular, long and extended length options) are designed for upfitting, with
ambulance, school bus and shuttle bus configuration packages available.
• GVWR: Up to 12,300 lbs
torque at 4,400 rpm; Vortex 6.0L
• Maximum payload: 7,271 lbs
V8 SFI Gaseous CNG/LPG capable
• Engine: Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI with 341
(with fuel system installation by
hp at 5,400 rpm and 373 lb-ft of
aftermarket upfitter).
torque at 4,400 rpm; 4.3L V6 (not
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
available on 177 wheelbase option);
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
Vortec 6.0L FlexFuel V8 with 341
• Wheelbase: 139”; 159”;
hp at 5,400 rpm and 373-lb-ft of
177” (Chevrolet)
The Chevrolet Express 4500 Cutaway and GMC Savana 4500 Cutaway
(regular, long, extended length options) are designed for a variety of upfits
ranging from utility and service to ambulance and rescue.
• GVWR: Up to 14,200 lbs
• Maximum payload: 9,169 lbs
• Engine: Vortec 6.0L V8 with 341
hp at 5,400 rpm and 373 lb-ft
of torque at 4,400 rpm; Vortec
6.0L FlexFuel V8 with 341 hp at
5,400 rpm and 373 lb-ft of torque
at 4,400 rpm; Vortex 6.0L V8
SFI gaseous CNG/LPG capable
(with fuel system installation
by aftermarket upfitter).
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Wheelbase: 159”; 177” (Chevrolet)
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
PASSENGER
The Chevrolet 2500 and 3500 Express Passenger Vans come in regular
and extended wheelbase options.
• Passenger seating: 12; 15
Diesel 14 with 181 hp at 3,400
• GVWR: Up to 9,600 lbs
rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at
• Maximum payload: 9,400 lbs
2,000 rpm; Vortex 6.0L V8 SFI
• Engine: Vortec 6.0L FlexFuel V8
Gaseous CNG/LPG capable
with 341 hp at 5,400 rpm and
(with fuel system installation
373 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm;
by aftermarket upfitter).
4.3L V6 with 276 hp at 5,200
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
rpm and 298 lb-ft of torque at
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
3,900 rpm; 2.8L Duramax Turbo-
The GMC 2500 and 3500 Savana Passenger Van comes in regular and
extended wheelbase options.
• Passenger seating: 12; 15
• GVWR: Up to 9,900 lbs
• Maximum payload: 9,400 lbs
• Engine: Vortec 6.0L FlexFuel V8
with 341 hp at 5,400 rpm and
373 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm;
4.3L V6 with 276 hp at 5,200
rpm and 298 lb-ft of torque at
3,900 rpm; 2.8L Duramax Turbo-
Diesel 14 with 181 hp at 3,400
rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at
2,000 rpm; Vortex 6.0L V8 SFI
Gaseous CNG/LPG capable
(with fuel system installation
by aftermarket upfitter).
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Brakes: 4-wheel antilock disc
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