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LS 4X4
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Chevrolet Avalanche LS $33,435
Chevrolet Avalanche LS 4x4 $36,485
Chevrolet Avalanche LT $34,305
Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4x4 $37,355
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ $40,825
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4x4 $43,875
ENGINE
Type:
5,328cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 310 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 335 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 19 - 20 (RWD)
Available with: RWD
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.06, 1.63, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.73; 4.10 (6.0; opt on 5.3)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Four-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
5,645
GVWR [lbs]:
7,200
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 8,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 31.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
43.0
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Daytime running lights
  • Halogen headlights
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P265/70 R17 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel mounted underbody
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
221.3
Width [in.]:
79.1
Height [in.]:
76.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 130.0
Front Track [in.]: 68.2
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 9.1
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Cargo bed with light and cover
  • Middle-gate
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror
  • Rear step bumper
  • Recovery hooks in front
  • Removeable rear windshield
  • Running boards
  • Tailgate
  • Trailering hitch with harness
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
4 - 6
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 40.0
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 39.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
65.3
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 65.2
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
64.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 61.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
54.3; 101.0 (middle gate open)
Cargo Box Width [in.]
50.0; 47.4 (at middle gate)
Cargo Box Length [in.]: 63.3; 98.2 (middle gate open)
Cargo Box Height [in.]: 22.6
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front
  • Door bins in front
  • Dual-zone air conditioning
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest
  • Front split bench seat with 8-way adjustment on driver side and 4-way adjustment on passenger side
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Interior concealed storage
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather steering-wheel
  • Lockable glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control