- pickup 105,382
- 20,900 fair
- Vallejo, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- pickup 105,382 flex fuel grey automatic
2009 chevrolet avalanche review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Jack of all trades. introductionthe chevy avalanche successfully combines the hauling capacity of a short-bed pickup with the comfort and capability of a five-passenger suv. it switches between these roles using its ingenious midgate, a removable rear bulkhead between the passenger compartment and the pickup bed. Along with a hard, tonneau-like bed cover, the midgate allows the avalanche to be configured as a tahoe-sized sport utility with a five-foot pickup bed and comfortable, five-passenger seating. But fold down the rear seats and open the midgate, and it's a pickup with an enclosed eight-foot bed, capable of securing valuable gear from thieves or shielding drywall from weather. Remove the rear glass and the tonneau panels and it's capable of hauling an atv. Unlike a pickup, however, there is no full-height barrier between long loads like that and the front seatbacks. versatility is what makes the avalanche so desirable. New for 2009 is an available integrated trailer brake controller (a great feature), more features for the ltz model and more options for lt versions. First launched for the 2002 model year, the avalanche was redesigned and re-engineered for 2007. Changes since have centered on refinement, tuning and packaging. we've been impressed with the avalanche. As good as the first generation was, the revised version (2007 and later) is better, with vastly superior driving dynamics, including an improved ride and taut handling. The previous-generation avalanche handled well for a suburban-sized truck, but this latest generation model handles much better. the avalanche is well-designed throughout, with impressive attention to detail. The cabin is nice, with a car-like look and feel, a well-designed dash and comfortable seats. Optional is a 6. 0-liter v8 1,095) with 366 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque (not e85 compatible). All engines use active fuel management and can be teamed with rear-drive or 4wd. avalanche ls 2wd 35,460) and ls 4wd 38,510) come with cloth-covered bench seats, front and rear. The front splits 40/20/40 with six-way power for the driver and manual recline on both driver and passenger side. The rear seat splits 60/40. And white-letter-highlighted tires 125). Power-adjustable pedals, rear park assist, remote start and rearview camera displayed in the mirror make up the convenience package 1,060). avalanche lt1 2wd 36,330) and 4wd 39,380) feature an upgraded interior with cloth bucket seats, onstar with directions & connections navigation service, a center console, and rear-seat audio controls with dual headphone jacks. Halogen fog lamps are standard. A front bench seat is a no-cost option. Options for lt2 include the autoride suspension 1120), z71 off-road package 1830) with heavy-duty springs and shocks, tow hooks, wheel flares, p265/65r18 on/off-road tires, skid plates, tubular assist steps, a high-capacity air cleaner, and unique exterior trim), 6. 0-liter v8 1,095), and a luxury package 1,965) that includes leather, heated front seats, bose audio, power folding exterior and auto-dimming inside mirrors. avalanche ltz 2wd 43,650) and 4wd 46,700) come standard with leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, driver memory, bose centerpoint sound system, 20-inch wheels, and much of the luxury and convenience equipment that's optional on the other models. Also standard on ltz (and on lt2 with the 6. 0-liter v8) is the autoride premium suspension package with variable shock damping and air-assisted rear load leveling. Power retractable running boards 1,095) and chrome covers for the 20-inch wheels 500) are exclusive ltz options. The luggage rack crossrails remain optional, along with the navigation (or rear-view camera only), the moonroof, the rear-seat entertainment system, brake controller, and block heater. safety features that come standard on all models include the required front-seat airbags and, for 2009, full-coverage, side-curtain airbags that protect against head injuries in side impacts and rollovers. Latch rear-seat child safety seat anchors are standard, along with the onstar crash-notification system. Side airbags are not available. Active safety features that come standard include antilock brakes, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, all-speed traction control, and tire-pressure monitors. walkaroundthe chevy avalanche is a truck, and it's a big truck. In fact, the avalanche is just an inch shorter than a chevy suburban. The avalanche rides on the gmt900 platform, sharing its basic structure with the chevy tahoe, suburban and silverado, the gmc sierra, yukon and yukon xl, and the cadillac escalade. from the front doors forward the avalanche shares sheetmetal with the tahoe, with only slight differences such as grille material and colors to distinguish it. A high-relief lower fascia houses tow hooks and tries to look like the leading edge of a skid plate. Gaps between body panels are tight. Full-round door handles accommodate gloved hands. Squarish wheel wells look under-filled, even with the optional 20-inch wheels. Essential as the signature feature of the avalanche are the angular flying buttresses connecting the roofline to the prominent plastic bed cover; and the only design cue that clashes with the sleek look of the current model. rear doors are lifted straight from the suburban and, unlike the tahoe, have no wheel cutouts. This means easier loading of the rear seat, whether it's folded or not. It also means rear-seat passengers and dogs can have the window all the way down, assuming they can behave themselves. the tailgate looks like something from a traditional pickup. The tailgate is spring loaded to lighten its perceived weight, but it still seems heavier than its counterparts on the ford f-150 and toyota tundra. interiorthe interior of the chevy avalanche breaks with chevy tradition much more than the exterior does. The cabin marks a watershed in ease of use, not to mention ease on the eye. this is a roomy truck. It's like sitting in the first two rows of a chevy tahoe. The rear seatbacks don't recline, nor do they fold all the way flat with the head restraints in place, unless, that is, the front seats are moved almost all the way forward on their tracks. the fit and finish impressed us. Tolerances between panels were tight. The wood grain trim didn't quite pass the authenticity test, but it added at least a hint of upscale. The optional leather upholstery and other materials favored durability over luxury without looking or feeling cheap. everything about the dash and instrument cluster is lean and clean. The center stack houses controls for stereo and climate management, two power points, and buttons for optional features such as the power adjustable pedals. cubby storage: models with bucket seats have a center console with a large, open storage bin outfitted with a removable dual cup holder. Aft of this is an equally large, but not especially deep storage compartment beneath a. Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Remote Start✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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