Print Español

Vehicle Reviews

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Jack of all trades. edited by New Car Test Drive

Summary

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

The flexibility of the 2009 Chevy Avalanche is matched only by its brethren Cadillac Escalade EXT, which is more powerful and expensive but does not offer four-wheel drive. As a multi-purpose tool the Avalanche has compromises because no vehicle does everything well: It is too long for serious off-road duty, the bed is too marginal for severe pickup use (are you going to let that bobcat or forklift driver unload it?), too luxurious for work truck use, too heavy and thirsty for a second car, and tows well but not like a Suburban 2500 or Silverado 2500. However, it offers a blend of those activities that nothing else does, and if you've got only one garage space to work with, it's hard to beat.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale reported from Los Angeles, with Tom Lankard in Sacramento, California.

Return to All Reviews

New Car Test Drive

* While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with a dealership sales representative.

Plus tax, tag, title, documentary fee and dealers service charge. The sale of any new or used vehicle is subject to our mandatory fee, in addition to any negotiated vehicle price, for coupons entitling the purchaser to discounts on service and products.

Documentary Fee

This charge represents costs & additional profits to the Seller for items such as cleaning, adjusting new and used vehicles, preparing documents related to the sale.

Dealer Service Charge

The sale of any new or used vehicle is subject to a mandatory fee, in addition to any negotiated vehicle price, for coupons entitling the purchaser to discounts on service and parts. The purchase of coupons, entitling the purchaser to discounts on service and parts, is a dealer required option, and not required by law for the purchase of the vehicle.

* indicates required fields.

Contact Information
Submit