2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. In the full-size pickup-truck market, it's all about payload and towing and vast stretches of spread-out space. There's not much room for a truck that tries to deliver carlike seating and a truck bed in as little overall length as possible. The road's littered with failed examples, from the Explorer Sport Trac to the Ridgeline to the El Camino and Caballero.
Chevy thought it had a better idea with the Avalanche, a pickup truck that pioneered the midgate, a clever idea that allowed owners to choose between an SUV-like five- or six-seat cabin and a medium-sized bed. A fold-down panel with removable glass, the midgate made the Avalanche both things to all owners--just not at the same time--and an interesting spin-off of GM's full-size truck family, which also includes the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado.
Introduced in the 2002 model year, the Avalanche was updated for the 2007 model year, and carries over into what will be its final year in production largely unchanged. It's a full-sized truck in almost all respects, and not as easy to pick out from other four-door Silverados as it once was. The front ends are similar; the differences mostly come behind the rear doors, where the Avalanche has a large diagonal brace that connects its roofline to the short truck bed hung off the back. The cockpit's a duplicate of the one found in the Silverado, from the rear seatbacks forward, with a choice of five or six seats.  The five-seat model sports a wide console with lots of storage; the six-passenger model has a plainer dash with no console. Both are fitted with big gauges, big door handles, and big, easy-to-use knobs and buttons, all designed for use with work gloves and/or meaty hands, rightfully identified as a key market for the 'Lanche.
There's just one powertrain available in the 'Lanche, and it's one of the best offered in the GM truck lineup. The 310-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 comes with a six-speed automatic, and whether you choose rear-drive or all-wheel drive, it's a workhorse of a drivetrain, torquey, able, and pleasant to hear on the move. It's also outfitted with cylinder deactivation and flex-fuel capability, which give it a greener tinge than some of the engines from Toyota, Dodge and Nissan. Shifting duties are handled by a great six-speed automatic. The Avalanche drives as well as other GM trucks, its independent front suspension, well-sorted steering feel and well-damped ride earning the same kudos as the Silverado.  There's an off-road Z71 package for those who need underbody protection and big knobby tires, too. The Avalanche can tow up to 8100 pounds and tote 1350 pounds of payload, putting it above the median in full-size trucks.
Perhaps no other truck on the road can compete with what the Avalanche offers in terms of style, utility, and performance. It is literally, the whole package. And although it presents an extremely alluring presence on the outside, it is on the inside where Av drivers have trouble picking out what fits their ride best. The solution? Chevy Avalanche Wood Grain. Nothing does the job better or quicker than Chevy Avalanche Wood Grain and we have the finishes to prove it. From Real Woods and OEM Factory-Match Woods to Real Carbon Fiber and everything in between, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to the desired effect you’re gunning for. Go for a classy, elegant touch. Or raise the sporty attitude you think fits best. Molded 3D Chevy Avalanche Wood Dash Kits are in the house along with traditional 2D Flat Kits, all coming to you from the best names in the biz. A Lifetime Warranty tops it all off to show you that THIS is the elite quality you deserve. Installation is fast and simple for just about every driver – we’ll give you everything you need to get it done the right way. When it comes to your Avalanche, accept no substitutions - CARiD.com knows your ride better than anyone else.
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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is essentially a cross between two popular body styles: part four-door crew-cab pickup and part full-size SUV. To create it, Chevy designers and engineers grafted a 5-foot-3 pickup bed onto the underpinnings of the brand's venerable Suburban SUV, creating a unique truck that combines the best qualities of both.
The innovation that really makes these individual parts transcend their humble origins is the two-piece "midgate" behind the rear seats. Folding the rear seatbacks forward and opening the midgate transforms the Avalanche from a five-passenger SUV into a pickup with an 8-foot load floor that stretches from just behind the front seats back to the lockable tailgate. A three-piece hard tonneau cover turns the space into secure storage for low-profile items like surfboards and toolboxes, and can be removed to make room for large loads like dirt bikes or major appliances.
While these uncommon attributes make the Avalanche an intriguing alternative to old-school pickups and SUVs, this beast has its drawbacks. Topping the list are its plus-sized dimensions and limited visibility out the back. The fact that the Avalanche is more expensive, yet has a lower towing capacity than comparable crew-cab pickups is another issue buyers need to keep in mind.
The 2012 Avalanche certainly isn't for everybody. Crew-cab pickups from Chevy, Dodge, Ford and Toyota all provide much of the passenger benefits of the Avalanche, but with a lower price and greater capability. Nonetheless, this SUV/pickup combination still offers a mix of attributes that certainly makes it appealing, especially for those who prioritize passenger comfort over utility.
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Team Building | Chevrolet

Chevrolet has added another new direction to its advertising, this one inspired by the show The Office: when the boss at a dealership gets the idea to create a workplace comedy, it becomes a series called "Under the Blue Arch."

 The campaign was created by Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and directed by Randall Einhorn, veteran of The Office and Parks and Recreation, among other shows. Actual 30-second television spots will be created based on the "show" to run in support of local dealership groups.