2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ (La Mesa, CA)

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

If ever there was a vehicle that represents the happy convergence of pickups and SUVs it would be the Chevrolet Avalanche. Essentially the Avalanche is an attempt to combine the best of both worlds and in many ways it works. Like a pickup truck the Avalanche has a four-door crew-cab configuration. However it lacks the separate cab and bed of most pickups. Instead the Avalanche uses a one-piece body like that of a typical SUV -- think of the Avalanche as a Suburban with the roof and rear windows cut out and you ll have a fairly accurate understanding of what it s all about. The Avalanche s main selling point is a uniquely flexible midgate design that considerably enhances its functionality. The midgate is a removable partition separating the cabin from the bed. When combined with the watertight three-panel lockable bed cover the midgate allows a variety of configurations including a fully open pickup bed or a fully enclosed dry cargo area. The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is a full-size crew-cab pickup with a removable rear window and exclusive midgate. The basic features are a composite cargo bed a removable three-piece cargo cover full power accessories a front 40 20 40-split bench seat with center storage cloth trim a power driver seat with manual lumbar control an auto-dimming rearview mirror Bluetooth basic OnStar capability and a stereo with a single-CD player an auxiliary jack and satellite radio. Plus dual-zone automatic climate control power-adjustable pedals a six-CD changer rear park assist and remote vehicle starting. The top-drawer LTZ also offers 20-inch wheels chrome exterior accents an adaptive suspension rain-sensing wipers heated and cooled leather seats and a premium Bose audio system. Powered by the 6.0-liter V8 delivering 366 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. A properly equipped 2WD Avalanche can tow up to 8 100 pounds. Standard Avalanche safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes stability control GM s OnStar emergency co