- pickup 57,055
- 20,995 high price
- Bend, OR
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- pickup 57,055 flex fuel black automatic
2008 chevrolet avalanche review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Versatile heavy-duty hauler. introductionthe chevy avalanche successfully combines the hauling capacity of a long-bed pickup with the comfort of a five-passenger suv. We found it an innovative, well-designed vehicle, impressively executed. avalanche switches roles via 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. versatility is what makes the avalanche so desirable. It's as long as a chevy suburban and can haul a lot of stuff, with payloads over 1,400 pounds and a bed designed for abuse. avalanche was launched for the 2002 model year. It was redesigned and re-engineered for 2007, and there are no major changes for 2008. as good as the first generation was, the revised version is better, with vastly superior driving dynamics, including an improved ride and taut handling. The previous-generation avalanche handled impressively well for a suburban-sized truck, but this new one handles much better. the cabin is nice. It has a more car-like look and feel than on pre-2007 models, with a classier dash and more comfortable seats. Combined with better-integrated driver-assist and entertainment features, the creature comfort upgrades were as welcome as the modernized mechanicals. Also, the midgate, removable rear window, tonneau covers and other features now snap together even better than before, and everything appears to be of high quality. The avalanche is well-designed throughout, with impressive attention to detail. for 2008, side curtain airbags are now standard on all models. Flex-fuel capability is a no-cost option with 2wd and standard with 4wd. A 366-hp, 6. 0-liter v8 is optional 1,095) on up-level lt and ltz models with both 2wd and 4wd. Seats are cloth covered benches, 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. Power-adjustable pedals and rear park assist, which were available separately last year, are now bundled with a remote starter as the convenience package 610). And on the ls only, the standard three-piece hard cargo cover can be deleted for credit 600) and replaced with a soft cover. avalanche lt 2wd 34,305) and 4wd 37,355) 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. A rear-view camera 250) is available on lt models with navigation. A discount package 3,790) bundles navigation, dvd entertainment, and the rear-view camera. the z71 off-road package 1,830) is available on lt models with 2wd or 4wd. It includes heavy-duty springs and jounce bumpers, gas-charged shock absorbers, tow hooks, wheel flares, p265/65r18 on/off-road tires, skid plates, tubular assist steps, a high-capacity air cleaner, and unique exterior trim. avalanche ltz 2wd 40,825) and 4wd 43,875) come standard with leather upholstery,. 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. (to be precise, it's 1. 1 inches shorter.) the avalanche rides on the gmt900 platform, meaning it shares its basic structure with the suburban, tahoe, silverado and other full-size gm pickups and suvs. The current avalanche doesn't look as massive the first-generation (2002-2006) models did, even when they were ordered without the side cladding. But in practical terms, the new avalanche is just as big as the previous-generation models. (to be exact, the new one is 0. 4 inches shorter.) compared with pre-2007 models, the current avalanche features significant styling changes, though many are subtle. A fresh face brightens the front end. Thick, horizontal lines emphasizing the substantial girth remain, but are now integrated well with the body-colored grille and headlight surrounds. Lighting elements share space in single units, replacing the previous model's bifurcated assemblages. A bold bow-tie icon graces the grille crossbar. 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 sleeker look of the new model. the tailgate presents a more traditional pickup look than that of the previous models. It's less stylized, with bumper and release assembly now painted body color. That assembly also now functions as a base for the optional rearview camera. Chevy says this can help a solo driver hitch up a trailer; we haven't tested this yet, but it could save a lot of trial and error. We have used the rearview camera for parallel parking and other maneuvers in tight quarters and can attest to its value. This system is not a gadget. It speeds parking and maneuvering and can help alert the driver to the presence of a child or adult behind the truck. The tailgate is now spring loaded to lighten its perceived weight, but it still seemed heavier than its counter-sprung counterparts on the ford f-150 and the new toyota tundra. interiorthe interior of the new-generation avalanche breaks with chevy tradition much more than the exterior does. The new cabin marks a watershed in ease of use, not to mention ease on the eye. following a pattern established in the new tahoe and suburban, the interior designers slashed several inches from the top of the dash, rounded it off and smoothed it out, effectively pushing it down and away from the front seat occupants. Everything about the dash and instrument cluster is leaner, cleaner and, dare we say it, more like a car's. Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Tachometer✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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