2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

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The Chevrolet Avalanche comes in three trim levels--LS, LT, and LTZ. Each is available in both two- and four-wheel drive for 2009. A Vortec 5.3L V8 with 310 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque is standard on Avalanches, while an all-aluminum 6.0L V8 that produces 366 hp and 380 ft-lb of torque and utilizes variable valve timing is available. All engines are mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Active Fuel Management is featured on all 2009 Avalanche engines, and FlexFuel capability is available.

Signature features like the Avalanche's mid-gate system, which allows for flexible hauling capabilities, and bed-mounted storage compartments with drain plugs, remain for 2009.

Standard equipment on the Avalanche LS includes 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated power mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, a CD player, Satellite radio, dual-zone air conditioning, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and power windows and locks. The LT adds fog lamps, a CD changer, universal garage door opener, rear seat audio controls, and a power driver's seat.

The LTZ pours on the upgrades, with a heavy-duty locking rear differential, a load-leveling suspension system, 20-inch alloys, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, rear parking assist, rain-sensing wipers, heated windshield washer nozzles, heated and cooled leather seats, power adjustable pedals, automatic climate control, and remote vehicle start. The audio system is also a step up, featuring a 6-disc CD changer, Bose speakers, and rear-seat controls. Bluetooth hands-free connectivity is now standard on all Avalanche models.

Optional comfort features on the lower trims include an upgraded HVAC system, a remote vehicle starter prep package and a rearview camera system. The upper trims benefit from an optional touch-screen navigation system and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with an eight-inch screen.

Standard safety features include stability control, side curtain air bags, a tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock brakes and one year of OnStar.
For 2009, Chevy's versatile Avalanche gets only modest changes, largely in the realm of exterior and interior color changes, as well as some equipment shuffling.

The 4-speed automatic and 4-speed super-duty automatic transmissions have been dropped, and a new 6-speed automatic becomes standard on all models. A heavy-duty tow package is available, as is an integrated trailer brake controller. Bluetooth connectivity is standard on all Avalanche models, and is easily activated with steering wheel controls. A new luxury package is available.
Flexible design; distinctive looks; flexible cargo capacity
The 2009 Chevy Avalanche's unique mid-gate system gives it a distinctive look and allows it to function as both a truck and an SUV. Avalanche complements this flexibility with up to 8,000 lb of towing capacity, an available four-wheel drive system and corresponding off-road ability. Such versatility, plus its competitive pricing, makes the Avalanche a strong contender in a class that it invented.