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2005 Chevy Express - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
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Powertrain
/ Chassis
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Vortec 4300
4.3L V-6 (LU3)
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Vortec 4800
4.8L V-8 (LR4)
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Vortec 5300
5.3L V-8 (LM7)
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Vortec 6000
6.0L V-8 (LQ4)
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Type
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4.3L V-6
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4.8L V-8
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5.3L V-8
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6.0L V-8
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Displacement (cu in / cc)
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262 / 4300
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293 / 4807
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325 / 5328
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364 / 5967
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Bore & stroke (in / mm)
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4.00 x 3.48 / 101.6 x 88
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3.78 x 3.27 / 96.01 x 83
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3.78 x 3.62 / 96.01 x 92
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4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
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Block material
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cast iron
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cast iron
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cast iron
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cast iron
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Cylinder head material
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cast iron
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cast aluminum
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cast aluminum
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cast aluminum
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Valvetrain
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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Ignition system
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composite distributor, platinum-tip
spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
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composite distributor, platinum-tip
spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
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electronic spark control, composite
distributor, platinum-tip spark plugs
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coil near plug, platinum-tip spark
plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
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Fuel delivery:
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sequential fuel injection
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sequential fuel injection
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sequential fuel injection
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sequential fuel injection
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Compression ratio:
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9.2:1
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9.5:1
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9.5:1
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9.4:1
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Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
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195 / 145 @ 4400
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285 / 213 @ 5200
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295 / 220 @ 5200
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300 / 224 @ 4400
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Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
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260 / 353 @ 2800
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295 / 400 @ 4000
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330 / 447 @ 4000
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360 / 488 @ 4000
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Recommended fuel:
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87 octane
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87 octane
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87 octane
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87 octane
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Maximum engine speed (rpm)
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5600
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5600
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5600
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5600
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Emissions controls
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3-way catalytic converter, exhaust
gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation,
evaporative collection system
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3-way catalytic converter, exhaust
gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation,
evaporative collection system
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3-way catalytic converter, exhaust
gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation,
evaporative collection system
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3-way catalytic converter, exhaust
gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation,
evaporative collection system
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| MPG (city / hwy / combined) |
| Passenger |
14 / 18 / 16
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N/A
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13 / 17 / 15
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N/A
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Cargo
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14 / 18 / 16
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N/A
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14 / 17 / 15
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N/A
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| MPIG (city / hwy / combined) |
| Passenger |
2WD: 17 / 23 / 19
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N/A
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2WD: 17 / 25 / 20
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N/A
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AWD: 17 / 22 / 19
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Cargo
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2WD: 17 / 24 / 20
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N/A
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AWD: 17 / 23 / 19
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N/A
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| L/100km (city / hwy / combined) |
| Passenger |
2WD: 16.6 / 12.1 / 14.6
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N/A
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2WD: 16.4 / 11.5 / 14.2
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N/A
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AWD: 17.0 / 13.1 / 15.2
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| Cargo |
2WD: 16.4 / 11.8 / 14.3
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N/A
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AWD: 16.3 / 12.1 / 14.5
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N/A
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| Chassis
/ Suspension |
G1500
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H1500
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G2500
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G3500
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Front
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independent short/long arm (SLA) coil
springs, 33-mm stabilizer bar
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independent short/long arm (SLA) torsion
bars, 33-mm stabilizer bar
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independent short/long arm (SLA) coil
springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar
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independent short/long arm (SLA) coil
springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar
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Rear
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2-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs
and semifloating rear axle
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2-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs
and semifloating rear axle
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2-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs
and semifloating rear axle (depending on the GVW)
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2-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs
and semifloating rear axle
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Steering type (all models)
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power, rack and pinion
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power, rack and pinion
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integral power
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integral power
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Steering ratio
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17.2:1
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17.2:1
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17.2:1
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17.2:1
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Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
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3
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3
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3
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3
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Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
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135-in WB
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43.4 / 13.2
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43.4 / 13.2
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49.2 / 15
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49.2 / 15
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155-in WB
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–
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-
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54.5 / 16.6
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54.5 / 16.6
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| Transmission
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Hydra-Matic
4L60-E
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Hydra-Matic
4L80-E
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Type
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4-speed electronic automatic with
overdrive and torque converter
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4-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic
with overdrive and torque converter
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Gear ratios (:1)
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First
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3.06
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2.48
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Second
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1.63
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1.48
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Third
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1:00
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1:00
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Fourth
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0.70
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0.75
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Reverse
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2.29
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2.08
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Final drive ratio
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3.42:1 std with 4.3L, 5.3L on 1500
Series
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3.73:1 std with 4.3L on 2500 Series;
opt with 5.3L on 1500 Series and std with 5.3L on
2500 Series; std with 4.8L on 2500 Series and some
6.0L models
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4.10:1 opt with 4.8L on 2500 Series
and std on 3500 Series; std or opt with 6.0L, depending
on the model
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| Brakes |
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Type (all models): Hydroboost 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel
ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
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6,200-7,300
lb GVW
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7300 lb GVWR
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8,600 lb
GVW
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9,600 lb
GVW
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12,000-12,300
lb GVW
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Rotor diameter x thick (in / mm)
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Front
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12 x 1.14 / 05 x 29
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12 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
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12.8 x 1.5/ 325 x 38
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12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38
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12.8 x 1.5 /325 x 38
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Rear
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13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30
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13 x 1.14 / 330 x 29
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13 x 1.14 / 330 x 29
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13 x 1.14 / 330 x 29
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12.8 x 1.18 / 325 x 30
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Total swept area (sq in / sq cm)
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Front
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214 / 1378
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214 / 1378
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246 / 1584
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245 / 1584
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245 / 1584
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Rear
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237 / 1526
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237 / 1526
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237 / 1526
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237 / 1526
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235 / 1517
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| Exterior
Dimensions |
G1500 Regular
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G2500 Regular
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G3500 Regular
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G3500 Extended
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Wheelbase (in / mm)
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135 / 3429
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135 / 3429
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135 / 3429
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155 / 3937
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Overall length (in / mm)
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224 / 5691
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224 / 5691
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224 / 5691
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244 / 6199
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Overall width (in / mm)
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79.4 / 2018
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79.4 / 2018
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79.4 / 2018
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79.4 / 2018
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Overall height (in / mm)
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81.6 / 2072
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81.6 / 2072
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81.6 / 2072
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82 / 2084
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Track (in / mm)
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Front
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67.8 / 1721
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67.8 / 1721
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67.8 / 1721
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67.8 / 1721
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Rear
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67.8 / 1721
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67.8 / 1721
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67.8 / 1721
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67.8 / 1721
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Min. ground clearance (in / mm)
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Front
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8 / 202
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8.2 / 207
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8.2 / 207
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8.1 / 207
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Rear
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7.4 / 188
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7.1 / 180
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7.1 / 180
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7.7 / 195
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Ground to top of rear load floor (in / mm)
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Passenger
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25.5 / 648
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27.2 / 690
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27.8 / 707
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27.8 / 707
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Cargo
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22.8 / 580
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25.1 / 637
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27.8 / 707
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27.8 / 707
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Step-in height (in / mm)
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Passenger, front door
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17.3 / 439
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19 / 483
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19.6 / 498
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19.6 / 498
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Passenger, side door
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15.5 / 394
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18 / 457
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19.5 / 495
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19.6 / 498
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Cargo, front door
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16.9 / 428
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18.8 / 478
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20.5 / 521
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20.6 / 523
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Cargo, side door
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15.5 / 394
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18 / 457
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19.5 / 495
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19.6 / 498
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Curb weight (lb / kg)
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Cargo
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4845 / 2198
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5017 / 2276
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5427 / 2462
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5625 / 2552
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Passenger
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5258 / 2385
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5877 / 2666
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6015 / 2728
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6333 / 2873
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| Interior
Dimensions |
G1500 Regular
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G2500 Regular
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G3500 Regular
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G3500 Extended
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Seating capacity (std / opt)
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Passenger van
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8
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12 / 8
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12 / 8
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12 / 15
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Cargo van
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2 / 1
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2 / 1
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2 / 1
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2 / 1
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Headroom (in / mm)
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Front
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40.2 / 1022
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40.2 / 1022
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40.2 / 1022
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40.2 / 1022
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Middle (first row)
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38.5 / 979
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38.5 / 979
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38.5 / 979
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38.5 / 979
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Middle (second row)
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38.1 / 968
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38.1 / 968
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38.1 / 968
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38.1 / 968
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Rear (12-pass)
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-
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37.7 / 957
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37.7 / 957
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37.7 / 957
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Rear (15-pass)
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-
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-
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-
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37.7 / 957
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Leg room (in / mm)
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Front |
41.3 / 1048
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41.3 / 1048
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41.3 / 1048
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41.3 / 1048
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Middle (first row)
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34.8 / 883
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34.8 / 883
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34.8 / 883
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34.8 / 883
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Middle (second row)
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37.6 / 954
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37.6 / 954
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37.6 / 954
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37.6 / 954
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Rear (12-pass)
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-
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39.8 / 1010
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39.8 / 1010
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39.8 / 1010
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Rear (15-pass)
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-
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-
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-
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36.4 / 925
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Shoulder room (in / mm)
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Front
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68.8 / 1748
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68.8 / 1748
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68.8 / 1748
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68.8 / 1748
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Middle (first row)
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68.9 / 1750
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68.9 / 1750
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68.9 / 1750
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68.9 / 1750
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Middle (second row)
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63.5 / 1612
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63.5 / 1612
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63.5 / 1612
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63.5 / 1612
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Rear (12-pass)
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-
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68.3 / 1734
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68.3 / 1734
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68.3 / 1734
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Rear (15-pass)
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-
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-
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-
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62.7 / 1593
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Hip room (in / mm)
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Front
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65.5 / 1664
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65.5 / 1664
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65.5 / 1664
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65.5 / 1664
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Middle (first row):
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66 / 1675
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66 / 1675
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66 / 1675
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66 / 1675
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Middle (second row)
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64.4 / 1635
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64.4 / 1635
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64.4 / 1635
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64.4 / 1635
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Rear (12-pass)
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-
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59.6 / 1515
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59.6 / 1515
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59.6 / 1515
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Rear (15-pass)
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-
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-
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-
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63.2 / 1605
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Cargo volume (cu ft / L)
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Behind front seat
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204 / 5776
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204 / 5776
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204 / 5776
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237.3 / 6719
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Width between wheelhousings (in / mm)
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Cargo
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50.5 / 1282
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50.5 / 1282
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50.5 / 1282
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50.5 / 1282
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Passenger
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50.5 / 1282
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50.5 / 1282
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50.5 / 1282
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50.5 / 1282
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Load floor length (in / mm)
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Behind 1st row seat, Cargo
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127.8 / 3246
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127.8 / 3246
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127.8 / 3246
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127.8 / 3246
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Behind 1st row seat, Passenger
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126.3 / 3208
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126.3 / 3208
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126.3 / 3208
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146.3 / 3716
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Behind 2nd row, passenger:
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89.4 / 2272
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89.4 / 2272
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89.4 / 2272
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109.4 / 2778
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Behind 3rd row, Passenger
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57. 4 / 1457
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57.4 / 1457
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57.4 / 1457
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77.5 / 1969
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Behind 4th row, Passenger
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-
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-
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-
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45.6 / 1159
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Behind 5th row, Passenger
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-
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-
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-
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12 / 306
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Interior height (in / mm)
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Cargo
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51.9 / 1318
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51.9 / 1318
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51.9 / 1318
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51.9 / 1318
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Passenger
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51.9 / 1318
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51.9 / 1318
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51.9 / 1318
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51.9 / 1318
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| Capacities |
G1500 Regular
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G2500 Regular
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G3500 Regular
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G3500 Extended
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GVWR (lb / kg)
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Passenger van (standard)
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7200 / 3266
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8600 / 3901
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9600 / 4354
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9600 / 4354
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Cargo van (standard)
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6200 / 2812
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7300 / 3311
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9600 / 4354
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9600 / 4354
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Payload, base (lb / kg)
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Cargo van
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1355 / 615
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2283 / 1036
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4173 / 1893
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3975 / 1803
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Passenger van
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1942 / 881
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2723 / 1235
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3585 / 1626
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3267 / 1482
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Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg)
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Passenger
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6600 / 2905
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8000 / 3628
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10000 / 4538
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10000 / 4538
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Cargo
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6100 / 2767
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8600 / 3901
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10000 / 4538
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10000 / 4538
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Fuel tank (gal / L)
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31 / 117
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31 / 117
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31 / 117
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31 / 117
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Maximum tongue weight
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Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15
percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to
1,000 pounds. Weight-carrying hitch limit on 4,000-lb
(1,814-kg) trailer is 400-pound (181-kg) tongue weight.
Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required
for over 4,000-pound (1,814-kg) trailer weight.
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