Review Of 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Pick Up Truck
Posted in Chevrolet Trucks, Truck Reviews on December 1, 2009
Introduction of 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche priced at MSRP $35,725 – $48,865 is a full size pick up truck which offers imposing versatility. This edition is designed in a manner that it can trade places between the cabin and bed as when needed. It is designed with a midgate in the middle , when this midgate is up it can comfortably seat five passengers and when it is down expands the cargo area into the passenger cab. The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche edition competes with General Motors own Cadillac Escalade EXT, Honda Ridgeline, Ford F150 and Dodge Ram 1500.
What’s on offer?
The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has changed very little in terms of styling. This edition has dropped the 6.0 liter V8 engine from its lineup and offers an option of only 5.3 liter V8 engine. They have newly added a USB port which assists in controlling your MP3 player through the trucks audio system.
Silhouette
The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche boastfully flaunts its split personality of an SUV and a pick up truck. The front end styling is quite familiar yet flamboyant. The wraparound front bumper covers blends nicely with the exterior body. The big twin front grille, pronounced fenders and a brief truck bed makes it a crowd pleasing vehicle. The designers have well styled this edition with sails that connect the cab to the bed and highlight the smooth roofline.
Overall it is a well crafted vehicle with an only drawback with the rearward visibility.
Inside the cabin
The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has been tastefully designed with decent interiors. GM has picked up the interior styling cues from Tahoe and Suburban. The cabin boasts of curvaceous dashboard and comfortable and supportive seats in the front row. It has a wide centre console which offers generous storage space. The cabin is designed with a midgate in the middle, when this midgate is up it can comfortably seat five passengers and when it is down expands the cargo area into the passenger cab.
Overall the 2010 Avalanche edition depicts an upscale and functional interior.
Features of 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is available in LS, LT and premium LTZ trim. The LS trim is a base level which includes basic features that are necessary for a pick up truck. The LT trim is more desirable as it includes additional features and they are also upgradeable at an extra cost for all those who wish more than an entry level vehicle.
The upper trims are equipped with keyless entry, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/CD player, and a USB port for ipod and MP3 player.
There are various optional features which are available such as leather seats, navigation system, rear seat, DVD entertainment system, a Bose audio system and Bluetooth. The entire off road users can buy a Z71 off road package which includes fog lamps, special trim, and big recovery hooks.
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Powertrain
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with 5.3 liter V8 engine with flex fuel capacity which generates 310 hp and 300 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with six speed automatic transmission. This edition is available in two wheel or four wheel drive.
This edition offers an estimated fuel economy of 14/20 mpg. When fully equipped this brute can tow up to 8,100 pounds and haul 1350 pounds of payload.
We noted that the acceleration is adequately good on highways and town side. However the acceleration and fuel economy loses its performance when it is fully loaded with cargo or passengers. Overall it provides decent power and handling for a rugged vehicle.
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Safety
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with Roof-mounted side curtain airbags with rollover protection, Seat-mounted side airbags for front occupants, antilock brakes, ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and a rearview camera, electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology and OnStar.
During the various crash test that have been conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored five stars for front and side impact protection and three stars for rollover resistance.
Conclusion
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche offers various advantages such as easy to use controls, midgate flexibility and generous towing capacity and towing features. The main drawbacks that were noted are it does not offer options on driveline and mediocre fuel economy.
