“It is not good in high winds, not really particular a great easy and smooth ride, lots of noise, but it is a decent delivery van”
2017 Chevrolet City Express: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Chevrolet City Express is a light equipment update, led by standard Hill Start Assist. Power door locks and remote keyless entry also become standard across the lineup, while the engine, transmission, styling, and cargo body carry over.
About the 2017 Chevrolet City Express
1st generation (2015-2018), third model year.
Chevrolet positions the City Express as a small work van for crowded city streets, delivery routes, and service businesses that need cargo room without moving up to a full-size van. Its core appeal is simple: easy maneuvering, a tight turning circle, front-wheel-drive packaging, useful cargo space, and work-focused cabin features like a fold-flat passenger seat that doubles as a desk. It is less about comfort or passenger hauling and more about being a compact tool for urban business use.
The LS is the straightforward work version, with dual sliding doors, a fold-flat passenger seat that doubles as a small desk, and reinforced cargo mounting points. The LT is aimed at drivers making frequent urban stops, adding Bluetooth phone connectivity, cruise control, heated power mirrors, and rear parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Safety
Hill Start Assist becomes standard across the lineup.
Tech
Power door locks and remote keyless entry become standard on every City Express.
2017 Chevrolet City Express specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, CVT w/Xtronic | Auto, CVT w/Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 131 hp | 131 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 122.7 cu-ft | 122.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Cruise Control | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Heated Mirrors | ||
| Power Mirrors | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| USB Ports | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Chevrolet City Express?
The main change for 2017 is standard Hill Start Assist. Power door locks and remote keyless entry also become standard across the lineup, while the rest of the van largely carries over.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet City Express redesigned?
No, the 2017 City Express was not redesigned. It keeps the same compact cargo body, front-wheel-drive layout, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and continuously variable automatic transmission as the 2016 model.
Did the 2017 Chevrolet City Express get a new engine or transmission?
No, its powertrain carries over unchanged. Every 2017 City Express uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive.
How do the 2017 City Express LS and LT differ?
The LS is the simpler work-focused version, while the LT adds more everyday convenience. LT equipment includes Bluetooth phone connectivity, cruise control, heated power mirrors, rear parking sensors, and two 12-volt outlets.
Is the 2017 City Express meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
Only slightly. The 2017 model adds standard Hill Start Assist and makes power door locks and remote keyless entry standard across the lineup, but it has no major mechanical, structural, or styling changes.
2017 Chevrolet City Express Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Chevrolet City Express.
3.5
2017 Chevrolet City Express
(18 reviews)
“If the vehicle seems like it would work for your situation, feel free to purchase it.”
“If that person needed a vehicle that performed the necessary accommodation my vehicle does, buy one!”