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Chevrolet Avalanche - What the Auto Press Says
The 2009 Avalanche as an exceptionally functional hauler/tower and a surprisingly smooth highway cruiser. The Avalanche combines the interior of an SUV with a pickup truck bed's utility.
Stuck somewhere between an SUV and a truck, the Avalanche is a good choice for people who do moderate hauling or towing, but still want a comfortable interior with plenty of seating. The Avalanche has a folding rear midgate and removable rear window, which extends the truck bed into the back seat area. Because the Avalanche is so multi-functional, most reviewers are positive about it. Despite largely good reviews, the Avalanche has limited maneuverability and low fuel economy (even for a large SUT), as well as a high price tag. If you still need to do moderate hauling but want a more car-like interior, check out the 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
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- "The Avalanche blends a regular Chevy pickup and a Tahoe SUV into a versatile, funky sport-utility truck. It's fine to drive and boasts GM's innovative Midgate feature, which increases versatility by adding pass-through capability between the cargo box and the cabin." -- Car and Driver
- "The truck has the right combination of attributes -- power, space, towing capacity, and off-road ability -- for people who sometimes want room for six people, but also have towing and cargo-carrying needs." -- Truck Trend
- "Shopping for a pickup truck primarily for passenger use? Check out the Avalanche. It offers a special blend of useful passenger accommodations, expandable cargo room, big-truck muscle, and friendly road manners." -- Consumer Guide
- "Thanks to its practical convertible midgate configuration, the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche remains one of the most desirable crew-cab pickups for carrying a combination of passengers and cargo." -- Edmunds
- "Perhaps the ultimate vehicular multitool, the Avalanche features a midgate that expands the cargo area into the passenger cab." -- PickupTrucks.com
Avalanche Performance - 7.7 (Good)
The Avalanche's performance is good but not notable among its peers. A stiffer frame and new suspension and steering systems, acquired during a 2007 redesign, help deliver a level of refinement for the truck. Edmunds says,"Despite its considerable size and heft, the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is relatively quick, even when equipped with the standard 5.3-liter V8. However, its acceleration and fuel economy begin to suffer when the truck is loaded down with passengers or cargo." Read More
Avalanche Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
Reviewers are pleased with the Avalanche's looks since it underwent a redesign in 2007. PickupTrucks.com says, "The Avalanche doesn't mind flaunting its split personality; it's not an SUV or a pickup, but rather both. It has the bold but familiar front-end styling found on Chevy's GMT900 products. " Read More
Avalanche Interior - 7.6 (Good)
The 2009 Avalanche's cabin offers comfortable seating and plenty of storage, even if it isn't as luxurious as some competitors'. However, Forbes says the inside of the Avalanche "is crafted from higher-quality materials, with redesigned seats that offer greater comfort, and an instrument panel that is positioned lower for easier visibility." Read More
Avalanche Safety - 9.9 (Excellent)
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche does very well in federal government crash tests. All trims have standard head-curtain side-impact air bags. Read More
Avalanche Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Chevy provides a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty for the Avalanche. Read More
