2019 GMC Savana Cargo Van

萨瓦那辆面包车有两种阀内件,2500and 3500, each with the option of an extended wheelbase. The 2500 starts at an MSRP of $31,900 for the standard model with the V6 engine, which goes up to $33,800 for the extended model. The 3500 starts at $35,000, then climbs to $35,800 for the extended model. These prices exclude licensing, taxes, and registration fees, as well as the destination charge of $1,195. Then the engine options add an extra layer to the pricing structure, with the V8 adding $995 to the asking price, flex-fuel capability adding $300 on top of that, and the diesel engine adding $4,070 to the base derivative's price.

Getting into the Savana feels like going back in time to the nineties, but the Savana is a workhorse and not a prized show stallion, and can still get the job done. The 6.0 liter V8 has a rumbling sound and gives the Savana a great feel on the freeway with its copious power. Unfortunately, the body-on-frame design of the Savana isn't designed for driving performance and provides the Savana with a very unstable feel when traveling at speed, with a constant shuffling sensation at play.

Most work vans aren't bought for their phenomenal driving dynamics and excellent handling, and the Savana is no different. The ride is bouncy and unpredictable, and thanks to its high stance, it has excessive body roll when cornering. Turning into tight spaces and parking is also hindered by the unnecessarily large turning circle, made worse by heavy, vague steering that takes an eon to respond.

Overall the Savana feels like the big van that it is and it takes some practice getting used to the length and dimensions when trying to maneuver it through traffic. It doesn't offer up the minivan-like ride some competitors do, but who needs comfort when you have capability?

If the year was 1999, the Savana would be right up at the top of our recommended cargo vans list. But a lot has changed in the 23 years since the Savana first went on sale, and the competition has all moved with the times while the Savana simply feels archaic. There's a lot going against the Savana, like a cramped, ill-equipped cabin, truck-like driving dynamics, and extremely limited practicality with the single roof height. But there still remain areas in which the Savana is king of all cargo vans. At a starting price of $31,900, it's also cheaper than rivals like the Ford Transit Van and Mercedes Sprinter, and with both a diesel and a 6.0-liter V8 engine available, with class-leading towing capacity, the Savana will be hauling loads long after the competition has given up.

The Savana can get the job done when it comes to moving stuff, but there are far better options, all of which are more refined.

When it comes to vans, you ultimately buy based on your specific needs. But if you're even contemplating a GMC Savana then it means you need supreme hauling power. As such, we suggest the 3500 extended wheelbase with the 6.0-liter Vortec V8 and the optional heavy-duty trailering equipment. We'd also suggest adding the Driver Convenience Package, rear park assist, navigation system, and blind-spot monitoring, taking the asking price to $39,880.

The GMC Savana has been around since way back in 1996, while the current Ford Transit Van was introduced in 2015 and is much more modern. It shows. The Transit offers buyers a range of body configurations with various roof heights and body lengths offering huge amounts of versatility. It's three engines are pretty potent and refined too, and while it may be nearly 3,000 lbs short on towing capacity, it's far more pleasant to drive than the Savanna. It boasts more features too. Really, unless you need to tow 10,000 lbs, buy the Transit.

For 2019 the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is all-new, and Mercedes' constant evolution of their work van shows in a product that feels almost as easy to drive as the Metris minivan, while still offering most of the ability of the Savana. It feels more modern, too, with an MBUX infotainment interface, advanced safety aids, and a pliant ride, while the option of all-wheel-drive is unique to the Sprinter. It may be more expensive, but the two turbo-diesel offerings in the Sprinter are more refined, even if lacking the outright grunt of the Savana's optional V8. The Sprinter makes the Savana feel 30 years old in every aspect.