The new 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, one of the most innovative
vehicles on the road today, is a direct descendant of the
Chevy Silverado. As you can see from the Avalanche photo above,
this vehicle is part SUV and part truck, the best of all worlds,
with dozens of Avalanche accessories and the uncanny ability
to switch easily between the two. The back of the SUV-like
passenger compartment is actually a foldable gate that further
expands storage. There's also a three-piece, removable cargo
cover effectively transforming the 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
bed into an oversized, lockable trunk. In some circles, this
vehicle is even known as an SUT - a Sport Utility Truck. Whatever
you call it, when you buy a Chevy Avalanche, you're getting
a four-door sport-utility cabin mated to a shortened, 5-foot,
3-inch cargo bed; a vehicle that looks great, no matter where
you take it.
The powerful Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine distinguishes the
improved 2008 2009 Avalanche specs. In this regard, our Avalanche
review highlights what every other Avalanche review points
out - the Avalanche and power just seem to go together. The
Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine in Avalanche 1500 models produces
285 horsepower, delivering more standard horsepower than Ford
SuperCrew, Ford Explorer Sport Trac or Dodge Ram 1500 Quad
Cab. The Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine, standard in the Avalanche
2500, has more torque than V8 or V10 gasoline engines from
Ford or Dodge. The standard Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine in the
Avalanche 1500 delivers 325 pounds-per-foot of torque at 4000
rpm. The engine's spark plugs are guaranteed by Chevrolet
for 100,000 miles, and engine coolant and belts are guaranteed
even longer - for 150,000 miles. A nodular iron crankshaft
in the Vortec 5300 V8 and Big Block Vortec 8100 V8 features
internal balancing, which reduces stress on the high-capacity
crankshaft. Lastly, a standard engine hour meter indicates
how long your engine has been in use - a feature you will
really appreciate, especially if your truck spends a lot of
time idling.
Some of these Avalanche accessories include cargo box lights,
rear step-bumper, grab handles and other features that make
this one easy-to-use vehicle. But there's more to the 2008 2009 Chevy
Avalanche than what you'll find under the hood, including a
host of Avalanche accessories that come in handy under any conditions.
Additional features include:
- Hydro-formed front frame rails
- Four-wheel disc antilock brakes
- Standard 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Eight-way power, heated, premium front bucket seats with
Custom Leather seating surfaces
- Stereo with six-disc CD player and Bose speaker system
- Lockable, lighted top-box storage compartments
- PRO-TEC locking tailgate
- Water Management Systems.
If these features aren't enough for you, the newest Avalanche,
appropriately dubbed the Avalanche North Face edition, features
the Autotrac 4x4 transfer case, off-road tires, skid plates,
locking rear differential, and specially designed instrumentation.
The North Face edition also features The North Face exterior
badging, one-year OnStar Safe & Sound Plan, and Avalanche
accessories that include two water-resistant Water Duffalo
Bags and two Summit Pod Daypacks.
Finally, reviewing Avalanche info like the kind here in
our Avalanche review, you'll see that all models are equipped
with a long list of safety and security features. When it
comes to safety, these 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche specs speak
for themselves, and include the Autotrac Transfer Case, which
makes adjusting to road conditions easy. When the system is
engaged, power is automatically transferred between the rear
and front wheels whenever rear-wheel slippage is detected.
Other important safety features include:
- Daytime running lamps
- Antilock brakes
- Crush zones
- Passenger sensing system
- Side-impact airbags
- Driver lockout protection
- Remote keyless entry
- Available OnStar
You don't need to see 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche pictures
to recognize that these features are some of the most sophisticated
safety features on the road today. For all of the latest news
on this amazing vehicle, or to stay abreast of all of the
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