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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Review
Versatile heavy-duty hauler.
2008 Avalanche Review Summary & Specifications
The 2008 Chevy Avalanche is a superb truck when it comes to flexibility for hauling cargo and people. It can be converted from pickup to SUV in a couple of minutes. And it's a superb vehicle for towing. From ride and handling to looks and packaging, it's a refreshing upgrade of an innovative concept that delivers unmatched flexibility without sacrificing function.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Carmichael, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| 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 (standard) | 5.3-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 320-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 310-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 366-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 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 |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com/avalanche/ |
| Base Price MSRP | 33435 |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge | 900 |
| 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) |
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| Price as Tested | 48045 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 310 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 335 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 221.3/79.1/76.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 43.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.1/64.4/41.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/61.8/39.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 101 |
| Payload | 1487 |
| Towing Capacity | 8000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs over hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, upper and lower trailing links, track link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 |
| Curb Weight | 5645 |
| Stock Tires | P275/55R20 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 31.5 |
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