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2004 chevrolet avalanche review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Brilliant engineering and attention to detail. introductionlonger than a suburban, the chevy avalanche combines the passenger-pampering comfort of a tahoe with the load-hauling capability of a long-bed silverado pickup. The key to its versatility is its clever midgate, which is like having a second tailgate between the cabin and the pickup box. Normally, the avalanche can carry five adults in comfort and a large amount of cargo in a covered, 5-foot 3-inch indestructible bed. The 2004 avalanche gets an enhanced brake system. one thing that hasn't changed, however, is the attention to detail seen throughout the avalanche. The people who designed this truck were into fishing, hunting and boating; they knew the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, and they have provided for those needs with flush-mounted cargo lights that illuminate the bed, foldaway tie-down hooks, and footholds and handholds for climbing onto the bed. The 2500 now comes in 4wd only 37,350). avalanche 1500 models are powered by a 5. 3-liter vortec v8 producing 295 horsepower and 330 pounds-feet of torque. A few of the amenities that aren't standard are included in the driver convenience package 540), which adds dual-zone automatic climate control; power adjustable pedals; a homelink universal transmitter; steering-wheel-mounted controls for the audio system; and an expanded driver information center. Even more extensive options groups are available, and include a premium bose stereo with rear-seat controls and headphone jacks; heated side mirrors with a curb-tilt feature, ground illumination and turn signals. Other entertainment options include a rear-seat video entertainment system 1295-$1485) and xm satellite radio 325). Onstar 695-$820) and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof 995-$1290) are available as stand-alone options. stabilitrak electronic stability control 750) is available on premium package 2wd models. Avalanche 1500 4wd can be ordered with chevrolet's z71 off-road package 1955), which combines 265/70r17 on/off-road tires, a high-capacity air cleaner, skid plates, and off-road suspension with a long list of luxury extras. avalanche 2500 4wd is powered by the vortec 8100, an 8. 1-liter v8 rated 320 horsepower and 445 pounds-feet of torque. It comes mated to a 4l85-e heavy-duty automatic transmission, also with overdrive and tow/haul mode. In place of the 1500 model's five-link rear suspension with coil springs and automatic load leveling, the 2500 rides on two-stage, heavy-duty leaf springs. Towing capacity is boosted to 11,900 pounds, with a payload rating of 1807 pounds. relative to the 1500, the 2500 does not add any luxury equipment or interior appointments, but it does come with its own heavy-duty carpeting and rubberized floor mats, a larger (37. 5-gallon) fuel tank, a transmission temperature gauge, transmission oil cooler, and skid shields. Wheels are forged rather than cast, and tires are higher-profile 245/75r16s, rather than the 1500's 265/70r16s. walkaroundthe most interesting feature on the avalanche is the midgate, which converts this five-passenger sut with 5-foot bed into a two-passenger pickup truck with an 8-foot box. The midgate works similarly to a folding rear seat in a wagon or suv. Flipping the seat bottoms forward and folding the seat backs down, and then folding down the midgate, provides flat cargo space and access to the cargo bay behind. The bed cover comes off in three pieces and slides into a nice fabric bag; these pieces attach to the side of the bed to minimize the space they take up. But wind noise is minimal, with no buffeting. One thing that surprises many people is the size of the avalanche. It doesn't look that big in photos, but it's big, almost three inches longer than a suburban. Yet the avalanche feels tight and surprisingly nimble on mountain roads. the avalanche is essentially a modified suburban; they share about 85 percent of their parts. Like the suburban, the avalanche is built on the same superb platform as the silverado pickup. Gm's engineers created the avalanche by lopping off the rear roof structure and quarter windows of a suburban, and redesigning the back end. When the avalanche's rear seats are in place, there's a 5-foot 3-inch bed, which is long enough for most tasks. When that's not enough it converts into an 8-foot bed by taking over the rear seats. the bed is protected by a well-designed lockable cover rated to support 250 pounds. The midgate, tailgate and portions of the cargo box are made from a composite material called pro-tec. This material is exceptionally durable, and resists dings, scratches and dents. Two top-box storage compartments on either side of the cargo box provide a combined 3. 5 cubic feet of lockable storage space. These compartments have drains, so they can be filled with ice and used as coolers. the avalanche led the way for chevy's edgy new truck styling, which was picked up by the silverado for 2003. Still unique to the avalanche is its extensive lower body cladding, made of a dark charcoal-colored, practically bullet-proof composite that should protect the rocker panels from years of flying gravel. Still, some folks didn't like the hyper-testosteroid look of the cladding, so it can be deleted (on 1500 models) for a $600 credit. The avalanche looks cleaner, if a bit plainer, without it. We recently glanced at a clean, black avalanche without the cladding and for a moment mistook it for a cadillac escalade ext, the upscale sibling. interiormost of the interior features of a well-trimmed suburban are found in the avalanche. That means a comfortable cabin for passengers and good ergonomic design for the driver. The seats in the avalanche are identical to the first two rows in the suburban. The avalanche comes with a coffee warmer, and the ultimate in sun visors. Map lights are provided and there is generous illumination throughout the cabin. Flush-mounted cargo lights in the bed rate can make a big difference when loading cargo at night. multi-zone manual climate control is standard on all models. So are dual-level air bags with an automatic passenger-sensing system. It comes with two sets of wireless headphones, auxiliary audio/video jacks, a remote game plug-in, separate audio controls for the rear compartment, and a mute button. onstar works well as a navigation system because there's nothing to program. Press the button and a human operator responds Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System
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