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It Continues To Adapt

Avalanche earns its title as the Ultimate Utility Vehicle due to its remarkable adaptability. The GM-exclusive Midgate™ converts Avalanche from an SUV to a pickup - in under a minute. And now Avalanche is an even more formidable package, with the addition of the 366 horsepower Vortec 6.0L V8 engine. Avalanche has also become even better suited to the harsh realities of off-road driving, thanks to the introduction of a new Z71 Off-Road Suspension. And it's backed by the best coverage in Canada - our $0 deductible 5 year/160,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty,^† in addition to 5 year/160,000 km Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance.^† The truck that just keeps doing more: the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.

 

 

 

	It's All That Separates A Pickup From An SUV The Convert-A-Cab® system transforms Avalanche from a spacious SUV to the equivalent of a full-size pickup. The key is the GM-exclusive Midgate. When upright, it forms the rear wall of the SUV cabin. Folded down, it extends the open-air cargo bed to more than eight feet in length, accommodating 4'x 8' sheets of building material.
	Even The Engines Are Highly Adaptable Avalanche's 320 hp Vortec 5.3L (310 hp in 4WD) and 6.0L V8 (366 hp) engines can switch to a fuel-saving mode instantaneously. That's thanks to Active Fuel Management® technology that shuts down four of eight cylinders when less power is required. And talk about flexibility, the Vortec 5.3L V8 is offered in a FlexFuel version that can run on gasoline or E85 - up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Flex-Fuel 5.3L V8 is standard on 4x4, and available on 2wd.
	Makes A Welcome Home For Cargo A series of features in Avalanche make handling cargo that much easier. Like the grab handles that enhance your access to the bed, while also serving as tie-down anchors. That's convenient because you can load lots of stuff into Avalanche's cargo box, with a payload of up to 634 kg (1397 lb.) on 4x4 models. And once your cargo is loaded, it's dry and secure under the 3-piece rigid cargo cover.
	Innovation Extends To The Safety Package The Avalanche's comprehensive safety package now includes standard head curtain side-impact air bags with a rollover sensor. Further enhancing your safety and convenience are the available heated windshield washer system and available DVD navigation system that includes rear-view camera system that displays objects behind you on the navigation system monitor.
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Avalanche Key Features

The adaptability of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche extends beyond the SUV-to-pickup transformation made possible by the Midgate. Avalanche also adapts to a wide range of requirements, with two engines and three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.

• GM-exclusive Midgate folds down to extend cargo bed
• 310 hp Vortec 5.3L V8 engine with Active Fuel Management; FlexFuel version of engine on 4x4 models can run on E85 ethanol/gasoline
• Payloads of up to 655 kg (1444 lb.) on 2WD, and 634 kg (1397 lb.) on 4x4s
  StabiliTrak™ electronic stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance
• Front-to-rear head curtain side-impact air bags with rollover sensor
• Lockable top-box storage
• 3-piece rigid composite cargo cover
• Locking rear differential
• 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS
• Autotrac™ electronic transfer case (4x4 models)
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Remote keyless entry system
• Driver Information Centre
• Rear-seat climate controls
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls
• The best coverage in Canada - $0 deductible 5 year/160,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty, † in addition to 5 year/160,000 km Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance †
• Highest U.S. government safety rating - 5-stars - for the driver and front passenger in frontal crash tests ††

Avalanche LS

Features that differentiate Avalanche LS include: 

• 17" bright aluminum wheels
• 40/20/40 split-bench front seat and 60/40 split-folding 2nd-row bench
• Power 6-way driver's seat
• Manual dual-zone climate controls
• OnStar° with one year of the Safe & Sound Plan
• 6-speaker sound system with CD player, MP3 playback and auxiliary audio input jack
  

From  $40,020 MSRP* 

 
 Avalanche LT

Features that differentiate Avalanche LT include: 

• 17" Deluxe aluminum wheels
• Power 6-way front bucket seats with centre console and custom cloth trim
• OnStar° with one year of the Directions & Connections Plan, including Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• Halogen fog lights
• Rear audio controls with dual headphone jacks (headphones are not included)
• Available rear DVD entertainment system
  

From  $41,545 MSRP* 

 
 Avalanche LT2

LT2 includes all of the features of LT plus: 

• Leather-appointed front bucket seats (non-heated)
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Power adjustable pedals
• Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
• 6-disc CD changer, MP3-compatible with auxiliary input jack
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Available Rainsense™ moisture-sensing wipers
• Available heated windshield washer system
• Available DVD navigation system that includes rear-view camera system

 
 Avalanche LT3

LT3 includes all of the features of LT and LT2 plus: 

• Leather-appointed full-feature front bucket seats (heated)
• Full-feature power heated rear-view exterior mirrors
• 7-speaker Bose® sound system with subwoofer
• XM Satellite Radio™**
• Available 366 hp Vortec 6.0L V8
   
   Avalanche LTZ

Features that differentiate Avalanche LTZ include: 

• Standard 4WD electronic Autotrac
• 20" polished aluminum wheels
• AutoRide™ suspension
• Rainsense moisture-sensing wipers
• Bright chrome grille insert
• Heated windshield washer system 

From  $54,375 MSRP* 

 
 Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package (available on LT2 & LT3 models) 

• 18" aluminum wheels
• Off-road jounce bumpers
• Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers
• Specially-tuned springs
• Skid plate package
• Colour-keyed wheel flares
• Satin chrome Tubular assist steps, door handles, mirror caps and grille insert
• Z71-specific front fascia and rectangular fog lights
• Z71-specific gauge cluster
• Brushed metal interior trim accents
   
   
  Standard Equipment
   
  Exterior

• Assist steps – dark charcoal 
• Bumper – front, colour-keyed fascia 
• Cargo box – 5'3" long or 8'2" long by 4'2" wide with Midgate folded down 
• Cargo cover – three-piece rigid composite, stowable 
• Cargo mat – black, heavy-duty rubber 
• Glass – Solar-Ray tinted, deep-tinted on all windows behind front doors 
• Tailgate – lockable with protective cap 
• Midgate – foldable door between cargo box and cab with storage pocket for rear glass 
• Mouldings – bodyside, colour-keyed 
• Recovery hooks – two, front 
• Top-box storage – integrated, lockable 
• Wheels – full-size 17" steel spare under rear frame, lockable 
  

Interior

• Cruise control – electronic with resume coast and decelerate/accelerate features 
• Defogger – electric, rear-window 
• Floor covering – colour-keyed carpet with front and rear removable floor mats 
• Instrumentation – full analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure) 
• Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre, comprehensive multi-language system that displays numerous vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings. Enables programmable personalization of features such as automatic locking/unlocking and exit lighting 
• Lights – overhead, reading and cargo with illuminated entry feature 
• Mirror – rear-view, electrochromic auto-dimming with 8-point compass and exterior temperature display 
• Power outlets – auxiliary 12-volt 
• Steering column – tilt adjustable 
• Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with sound system and cruise controls 
• Sunshades – LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed, extendable with illuminated visor mirrors 
• Windows – power, includes driver and front-passenger express-down and passenger lock-out features 
  

Mechanical

• Air cleaner – high capacity 
• Brakes – power-assisted, 4-wheel vented disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
• Engine – FlexFuel Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on up to 85% ethanol (E85) (4x4 models) 
• Engine – block heater 
• Locking differential – rear 
• StabiliTrak – electronic stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance 
• Steering – power, rack-and-pinion 
• Transfer case – Autotrac with electronic controls (4x4 models) 
• Trailering Equipment – heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing hitch platform with 51 mm (2 in.) hitch receiver, 7-pin sealed wiring connector and trailer brake wiring harness 
• Transmission – 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode (super-duty on models equipped with available Vortec 6.0L V8) 
• Transmission oil cooler – heavy-duty, air-to-oil 
  

Safety & Security

• Air bags – dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with passenger-side air bag status indicator in overhead console and Passenger Sensing System 
• Air bags – front-to-rear, side head curtain with rollover sensor 
• Door locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection 
• Headlights – dual halogen with automatic light control  Keyless entry system – remote, includes tailgate 
• Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children) 
• Safety restraints – 3-point belts for all seating positions (when equipped with front bucket seats) 
• Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer and vehicle content theft alarm 
• Tire pressure monitor – except spare tire 
• Warranty – 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) 
• Warranty – 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.) 
  

Seats

• Second-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench 
  

*MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See additional information on vehicle pricing.
^Available manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). This credit is available to cash customers only and will impact the effective APR for lease and finance customers. See your dealer/retailer for details.
†Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see dealer for details.
††2007 model tested. U.S. Government ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). (www.safercar.gov).
**Includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply. Available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States.
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