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Curb Weight | 5767 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 221.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 65.3 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 7900 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 101.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 43.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 130.0 inches | ||
Bed Length | 5.25 feet | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7200 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1433 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 79.1 inches |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
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Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 310 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 335 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
If you regularly pull a boat or trailer and also need the cargo capabilities of a pickup truck, along with abundant passenger space and comfort, remember that a properly-equipped Avalanche can tow up to 8,000 pounds. With its versatile Midgate configuration, the 2009 Avalanche can be set up to carry long loads (including four-by-eight-foot plywood sheets) or, with rear seatbacks raised, to hold a full complement of passengers.
If gas mileage is a major concern, you might be better off with a different sort of vehicle, because the Avalanche is not frugal, even with the Active Fuel Management System. Piloting an Avalanche through crowded urban streets is no picnic because of the vehicle’s bulk, though maneuverability is better than some might expect.
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| Price | $7,125 | $6,725 | $6,725 | $6,225 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | N/A | City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG | City 21/Hwy 26/Comb 23 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 310 @ 5200 RPM | 170 @ 6000 RPM | 200 @ 5100 RPM | 287 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | AWD | FWD | AWD |