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If you need the 6-passenger capacity of an SUV, but the stuff you regularly haul behind the seats is frequently dirty or dripping something you’d rather not clean up, the 2012 Chevy Avalanche truck is the vehicle for you. Tow rated up to 8,100 pounds – 7,900 with 4-wheel drive (4WD) – the Avalanche is the perfect companion to all of your big toys.
If you don’t need the midgate feature, you can get the same type of utility from a full-size crew-cab pickup and probably save some cash in the process. The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche truck is not easy on fuel, nor is it a joy to maneuver into small parking spaces or narrow garages. If you like the pickup-bed/SUV-cab idea, but don’t need the towing ability or size afforded by the Avalanche, the Honda Ridgeline might make a good second choice.
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Price | $10,712 | $9,793 | $9,969 | $10,080 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 27/Hwy 33/Comb 30 MPG | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
Horsepower | 320 @ 5400 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 182 @ 6700 RPM | 224 @ 6250 RPM | |
Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | 4WD | FWD | AWD | 4WD |