The Delicate Truck – the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
There is a surfeit of SUVs; trucks come in torrents. But shop for a Sport Utility Truck, the odd hodgepodge combining the practicality of an SUV with the utility of a truck, and few options present themselves. Of the ones that do, the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is the undisputed king.The Avalanche is a full-size crew-cab SUT. On people days, the Avalanche cossets five or six passengers in car-like comfort. On cargo days, with the removable rear window and midgate detached, the Avalanche boasts a pickup bed more than eight feet long.
Staunch pickup truck loyalists may scoff at the Chevy’s delicate approach to utility, but their mockery is a mistake. Properly equipped, the Avalanche can tow a considerable 8,100 pounds, and has a payload rivaling many pickup trucks. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available, as is an optional Z71 off-road package, replete with upgraded suspension, skid plates, 18-inch off-road tires and more. In LS and LT forms, the SUT has a car-based suspension that makes for comfortable cruising but ponderous handling and anemic acceleration. Driving dynamics are somewhat improved by the LTZ’s Autoride suspension, which monitors road conditions to provide optimal response.
The Avalanche can rival a truck, but can a truck challenge the Avalanche? In matters of comfort and convenience, no. By virtue of its monocoque construction, the Chevy has a smoother and quieter ride, which is augmented by its sound-deadening insulation and comfortable seating. All Avalanches are well-equipped, with the base model including features such as OnStar, Bluetooth and 10 airbags. Pack rats and hoarders will love the plethora of innovative storage bins strewn throughout the interior. While cabin conditions and amenities are not as impressive as the neighboring Cadillac Escalade EXT’s, the Avalanche’s interior is above average for its class.
Then price sticks up its ugly head: $36,000 at a minimum. Suddenly, removable midgates do not seem so nifty.
Details:
Engine: 5.3-liter V8
Horsepower & Torque: 320 hp, 335 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: six-speed automatic
Fuel Economy: 15/21/17 mpg
Towing Capacity: 8,100 pounds (2WD)
Maximum Payload: 1,487 pounds (AWD)
Base MSRP: $36,119 – $46,05
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