The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 successfully combines the hauling capacity of a long-bed pickup with the comfort of a five-passenger sport utility vehicle.
Available in LS, LT, and LTZ trims the Chevy Avalanche comes in one configuration, a half-ton, full-size pickup with four doors, room for up to six passengers and outfitted with a unique, fold-down rear bulkhead accessing an enclosed bed. All Avalanche models come with a standard 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 FlexFuel engine with Active Fuel Management coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Safety features that come standard on all models include front seat and side curtain airbags; LATCH rear-seat child safety seat anchors, Stabilitrak with Proactive Roll Avoidance and the OnStar crash-notification system.
For 2010, the Chevrolet Avalanche adds a USB port to every standard radio. The 2010 LT trim receives automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, power adjustable pedals, a remote vehicle starter and Bose audio speakers. The LTZ trim adds an upgraded audio system with voice activated navigation and a rear-parking camera for 2010.
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Though it's not as revolutionary as Chevrolet would have us believe, it's still an innovative amalgam of features and functions such as two lockable containers integrated into the rear quarter-panels, which provide five cubic feet of secure storage space. -- Car and Driver
A pleasant highway cruiser that's agile for its size and weight despite lifeless steering. -- Consumer Guide
Beware seriously bad weather or really messy loads with the midgate fully open. That aside, Avalanche marries big-SUV passenger room and comfort with big-pickup utility in a solid package. -- Consumer Guide
As rough and tough as the Avalanche looks on the outside, the driving experience is as pleasant as any SUV's. -- Edmunds.com