GM's Aging Work Vans Finally Get TouchscreensChevroletThe 2027 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans will be equipped with a touchscreen for the first time since 2019, according to reports from GM Authority.The 7.0-inch touchscreen will run GM's Infotainment System 3, which was originally released in 2020.Aside from the new touchscreen, the vans will enter the 2027 model year largely unchanged and start at just over $45,000.If GM's unshakeable van duo carried flip phones before, this upgrade for 2027 essentially hands them a BlackBerry. According to Chevrolet's vehicle order guide, as first reported by GM Authority, the new Chevy Express and GMC Savana commercial vans will enter the 2027 model year with a new touchscreen infotainment system.Well, kind of. The system isn't exactly new, and a touchscreen was briefly offered once before—you just had to have been in the market for a van in 2019 and willing to pay a little extra to get it. However, the option was only around for one model year before it got pulled off the table.2024 GMC Savana interiorGMCSince then, Expresses and Savanas have embraced the bare necessities, housing a two-speaker audio system that could pair with an AM/FM radio, MP3 player, aux cord, or USB port. Bluetooth was available, but only as an optional upgrade.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt appears 2027 is finally the year the vans get a taste of modern tech, in the form of a 7.0-inch touchscreen. The head unit will run GM's Infotainment System 3, which was introduced in other GM vehicles for the 2020 model year. This is a dated version of the bow-tie brand's current infotainment capabilities, and the only confirmed features in the Express and Savana so far are Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming. Other features, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB connectivity, haven't been confirmed yet.2016 GMC SavanaGMCTo go with this tech breakthrough, Passenger models and vans equipped with the Crew Van package are doubling their speaker count. That brings the total speaker count up to a humble four. The Cargo and chassis-cab models of the vans are stuck with just two speakers.Historically, the twin vans have stood as an effective example of offering only what's needed to get a job done. The new(ish) infotainment system adds just a touch of convenience to a van that's long been lauded for its practicality and simplicity. Aside from the touchscreen and a change in production location to GM's Wentzville Assembly plant, the robust vans will enter 2027 unchanged with a starting price of just over $45,000.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
