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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT
Date in fleet: Sept. 15-22 As-tested price: $47,730 Powertrain: 5.3-liter V8; 4wd, four-speed automatic Output: 310 hp @ 5200 rpm, 335 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Curb weight: 5863 lbs Fuel economy (EPA/AW): 16.9/10.9 mpg
FLORADAY: If you were to look at my last notes on the Chevrolet Avalanche, you'd see I was a bit disappointed with it. The problem was the gearing: This truck has 4.10 gears, and it does a great job of hauling; the last one sampled must have had the 3.73 gears. Swapping out the gears keeps this truck in the power at freeway speeds. I made two trips with a fully loaded 18-foot trailer and one trip with a fully loaded trailer and a packed bed. The task was to move my ever-growing fleet of Jeeps to my new house. I have praise for Avalanche on a job well done.
The air suspension is great for towing. This rig felt more controlled and stable at speed than did the last Avalanche, sans air suspension. Auto leveling makes it easy to keep the trailer sitting level when it isn't loaded perfectly.
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