2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
2007 Chevy Avalanche is Redesigned, With More Flexibility, Capability and Refinement
The 2007 Chevy Avalanche is the next generation of the industry's most flexible utility vehicle. It combines the passenger-comfort attributes of an SUV with the cargo capability of a truck. It is based on GM's new, full-size SUV platform, which features more power with segment-leading fuel economy and flex-fuel capability; a sharper, more precise driving feel; increased interior refinement; and improved quietness.
Avalanche delivers a 360-degree safety system of occupant protection and crash-avoidance technology that demonstrates GM's commitment to providing world-class safety, including available head curtain side air bags and standard StabiliTrak stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology.
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche is available in LS, LT and LTZ models, with 2WD and 4WD. The standard powertrain includes an efficient 5.3L V-8 with Active Fuel Management technology that seamlessly switches from eight-cylinder to four-cylinder operation to save fuel. Later in the model year, an all-aluminum 6.0L V-8 with Active Fuel Management and variable valve timing (VVT) will be available. Several available engines allow Avalanche to run on E85, a renewable fuel made of 85 percent ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and 15 percent gasoline.
Returning to Avalanche is the popular Z71 Off Road appearance package. This optional package takes the vehicle's aggressive look to the next level, with larger recovery hook openings, larger, more prominent fog lamps and specific grille texture and platinum chrome grille trim. Eighteen-inch wheels and tires also are part of the package.
Chevy Avalanche - New for 2007
- Redesigned exterior with wraparound fascias, improved aerodynamics
- Refined, quiet interior with improved seating comfort
- New, stronger chassis enables smooth ride and handling
- New family of Gen IV small-block V-8 engines
Enhanced flexibility of 2007 Avalanche
Avalanche's unparalleled flexibility enables it to function as an SUV, truck or both, thanks to the unique Midgate. Pioneered on the first-generation Avalanche, the Midgate opens to extend the cargo-carrying capability from the cargo bed's 5.3-foot-long (1.6 m) length to 8.2 feet (2.5 m). The rear seat must be folded to achieve maximum storage capability; with the rear seat up and the Midgate closed, Avalanche has room for up to six passengers.
When the Midgate is open and the rear seat is folded flat, Avalanche can carry 4-foot by 8-foot (1.2 m by 2.4 m) sheets of plywood with the tailgate closed. Storage compartments alongside the cargo box provide ample and lockable storage. The storage compartments also have drains, so they can be filled with ice and used as coolers. A three-piece rigid cargo cover with interlocking panels also is available.
New features on the '07 model enhance Chevrolet Avalanche's flexible attributes and reflect customer feedback, including a central-locking tailgate, remote vehicle starting system and cargo cover retaining straps. Also, the new tailgate is spring-loaded to reduce the effort needed to open or close it.
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