Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Chevrolet Avalanche LS 2WD ($33,435), 4WD ($36,485); LT 2WD ($34,305), 4WD ($37,355); LTZ 2WD ($40,825), 4WD ($43,875)
Engines:	320-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 310-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 366-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	twin dual-stage frontal airbags; side-curtain airbags; LATCH child safety seat anchors; ABS; StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation; all-speed traction control; tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	rear park assist; rearview camera
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Silao, Guanajato, Mexico


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Chevy Avalanche LT 4WD ($37,355)
Standard equipment:	dual-zone air conditioning; cruise control; AM/FM/CD/MP3 six-speaker stereo with secondary rear seat controls and headphone jacks; XM satellite radio; cloth upholstery; front-row bucket seats with six-way power driver seat; 60/40-split folding second-row bench seat; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with cruise and redundant audio controls; power windows, door and tailgate locks and foldable, heated and multi-function outside mirrors; first and second row-seat floormats; auto-dim inside mirror with switchable compass; switchable/auto-on daytime running lights; driver information center; trailer package with 7-wire harness and two-inch receiver
Options as tested (MSRP):	2LT Equipment Group ($2,125) includes dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power adjustable pedals, 6CD changer, universal remote, ultrasonic rear park assist, remote vehicle starter; navigation system ($2,250); rear seat entertainment system ($1,295); Bose premium speaker system ($500); rearview camera ($250); power tilt/slide sunroof ($995); polished aluminum 20-inch wheels ($1,795); locking rear differential ($295); roof rack side rails ($195); roof rack cross bars ($90)
Destination charge:	($900)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$48045
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Engine:	5.3-liter ohv 16-valve V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	310 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	335 @ 4000
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	14/19 mpg
Wheelbase:	130.0 in.
Length/width/height:	221.3/79.1/76.6 in.
Track, f/r:	68.2/67.0 in.
Turning circle:	43.0 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	41.1/64.4/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	40.0/61.8/39.1 in.
Cargo volume:	101 cu. ft.
Payload:	1487
Towing capacity:	8000
Suspension, f:	independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs over hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	live axle, upper and lower trailing links, track link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar
Ground clearance:	9.1 in.
Curb weight:	5645 lbs.
Tires:	P275/55R20
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	31.5 gal.