Chevrolet family Van

Big things are happening for the Chevrolet brand, with the 2015 model year ushering in redesigned versions of several well-known trucks and SUVs. Among them are a more capable 2015 Silverado HD with styling and features borrowed from 2014's all-new light-duty Silverado, more refined and restyled iterations of the Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs, and an all-new Colorado midsize pickup. Also joining the family are the Nissan-sourced Chevrolet City Express small cargo van and the Chevrolet Trax compact crossover.

Of course, the Silverado 1500 returns for 2015 (with a few changes of its own), as do the full-size Express cargo and passenger van, 5-passenger Equinox crossover SUV, and Traverse crossover SUV.

2015 Chevrolet City Express
For a company that wants to enter a particular vehicle segment as quickly as possible, perhaps the most direct approach is to partner with another automaker and simply rebadge their product. That's essentially the story behind the 2015 Chevrolet City Express cargo van, which a keen eye will recognize as a Nissan NV200 with different headlights and a few other tweaks. This small, front-wheel-drive (FWD) cargo van is offered in LS and LT trim levels, boasts nearly 123 cu. ft. of cargo space, can accommodate a 1, 500-lb. payload, and moves down the road courtesy of a 131-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine.

What's New:

• New small cargo van based on Nissan NV200
• 4-cylinder engine
• 122.7 cu.-ft. of cargo space
• 1, 500-lb. payload capacity
• Dual sliding doors

2015 Chevrolet Colorado
While competitors have either let their midsize trucks soldier on mostly unchanged for the past several years (Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma) or abandoned the segment completely (Ford Ranger), General Motors is going all in with the debut of the completely redesigned 2015 Chevrolet Colorado (and its stablemate, the GMC Canyon). Available in extended cab and crew cab configurations with a 5'2" or 6'2" cargo box, the reimagined Colorado comes powered by one of two gas engines (an all-new turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel joins the lineup in 2016), can be ordered in trim levels ranging from basic Work Truck (WT) to the more aggressive Z71, and is capable of towing up to 6, 700 lbs. Chevy's midsize pickup also features amenities such as the cornerstep bumper that was first introduced on the 2014 Silverado, optional navigation and an 8-in. center touch screen, and safety systems like lane-departure and forward-collision warning.

What's New:

• Completely redesigned midsize pickup truck
• 4- and 6-cylinder engines, as well as a new diesel option
• 6, 700-lb. maximum towing capacity
• Extended- and crew-cab body styles
• Rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive (RWD or 4WD)
• WT, LT, and Z71 trim levels
• Available 8-in. touch screen
• Optional lane-departure warning system

2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Chevy made dramatic changes to many of its 2015 trucks and SUVs, but the Equinox wasn't included in that bunch. Aside from a couple of new exterior paint colors and an updated OnStar system, this family-friendly crossover has been carried over from 2014 unchanged. Power continues to come from a 4- or 6-cylinder engine, FWD and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions are available, and the lineup consists of LS, LT, and LTZ trim levels.

• Upgraded OnStar system with Wi-Fi mobile hotspot technology and 4G connection speed
• Blue Velvet Metallic and Sea Grass Metallic paint colors

2015 Chevrolet Express
Like the Equinox, the full-size 2015 Chevrolet Express cargo van and passenger wagon models return as nearly identical copies of the 2014 examples they replace. Slight differences include new paint colors, standard household-style 110-volt power outlet, and upgraded sound systems with auxiliary jacks and USB ports.

• Available USB and auxiliary audio input ports
• Red Hot and Rainforest Green Metallic paint colors
• Standard 110-volt outlet