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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Review
Brilliant engineering and attention to detail.
2004 Avalanche Review Summary & Specifications
Chevrolet Avalanche combines clever engineering with advanced materials science to provide a solution for people who need a full-size pickup with an eight-foot bed, but want comfortable five- or six-passenger seating. Its cargo bed is indestructible and can take a load of gravel. The interior is as luxurious as a Suburban's.There's plenty of power from the 1500 model's V8 engine. Ride and handling are excellent. The heavy-duty Avalanche 2500 offers big towing capability. Attention to detail is impressive, both in design and engineering and in customer comfort and convenience. Overall, this is one of the most interesting trucks available today. Its price gives us pause, but does not seem unreasonable given the amount of engineering that went into it and the capability and versatility that it offers.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD ($32,515); 1500 4WD ($35,515); 2500 4WD ($37,350) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 295-hp 5.3-liter ohv 16-valve V8; 320-hp 8.1-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual-stage front airbags, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Traction control, Stabilitrak electronic stability program |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 32515 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD ($32,515) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, three-piece cargo cover, black rubber cargo mat, integrated top boxes in bed for storage, charcoal body cladding, overhead console, rear-window defogger, driver message center, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, self-dimming rear-view mirror with compass and outside temperature display, two power outlets, cruise control, remote keyless entry with two transmitters, tilt steering column with leather-wrapped steering wheel, trailer wiring harness with seven-pin connector, intermittent windshield wipers |
| Destination Charge | 815 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Driver Convenience Package ($540) includes dual-zone automatic climate control; power adjustable pedals; a HomeLink universal transmitter; steering-wheel-mounted controls for the audio system, and an expanded driver information center |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 33870 |
| Horse Power | 295 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 330 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 130 |
| Length/Width/Height | 221.7/79.8/73.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 43.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/61.4/41.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/62.0/38.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 53.9 |
| Payload | 1313 |
| Towing Capacity | 8200 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, one upper and one lower trailing link per side, Panhard rod, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 |
| Curb Weight | 5437 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 31 |
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