EXTERIOR
GM segment-exclusive Midgate® Flexibility
The ingenious Midgate gives Avalanche the unique ability to serve as a five- or six-passenger SUV(1) or a full-size pickup. To begin its conversion to a pickup, simply lower the 60/40 split-folding bench seat. From there, the Midgate® can be lowered for a completely secured cargo area, or the rear window and three-piece cargo cover can be removed for more room to transport larger items.
Once the Midgate® is lowered, Avalanche is fully ready to accommodate cargo both large and small. It features a removable three-piece cargo cover and locking tailgate, which equip Avalanche with the largest trunk in the industry(2) when the rear window is in place.
Spacious cargo area
- Accomodates 4' x 8' building materials
- 50 inches between the wheel housing
- 45.5 cubic feet of space(3)
INTERIOR
Finely appointed interior
Avalanche is ready for work or for play with plenty of comfort and style inside. The roomy interior can fit up to five or six passengers(1) comfortably. Plus, several available leather appointments or Premium Cloth seat fabrics are available to choose from.
CAPABILITY
Hauling power at your command
Avalanche may look like fun, but it's built to work hard too. It offers up to 8,100 lbs.(4) of towing capacity to haul big items such as a boat. Avalanche doesn't sacrifice ride quality when it's loaded up either, thanks to its coil-spring suspension. There are also plenty of available accessories to help make your towing and packing easier.
Proven Vortec power
Avalanche packs the right combination of horsepower and torque to handle bigger payloads. The standard Vortec 5.3L V8 engine puts 320 horses to work along with 335 lb.-ft. of torque. That means Avalanche has the power under the hood to take what's inside or behind it where it needs to go.
FlexFuel capable
The flexibility continues at the pump with the standard FlexFuel-capable engine, which can run on either unleaded fuel or E85 - a combination of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline(5).
Active Fuel Management technology
This smart technology activates all eight engine cylinders when more power is needed and deactivates four cylinders with seamless precision when you need to conserve fuel. The results help Avalanche offer an EPA estimated 21 MPG highway and a driving range of up to 650 highway miles when running on gas.
TRULY MOBILE APPS
With two new apps, our smart phone technology helps keep you moving like never before: Free to download, the new MyChevrolet app for iPhone makes owning your vehicle effortless. Locate your nearest dealer, schedule routine maintenance and contact roadside assistance quickly and easily. Mark parking spots and set parking meter alarms with our helpful Find My Car feature. All with the power of Google Maps.
Or remotely start your vehicle, control the door locks, check the diagnostics and more from nearly anywhere with the OnStar RemoteLink™ mobile app(7). Included for the first 6 months you own your new Chevrolet, it puts unprecedented control in your hands.
Download your exclusive MyChevrolet with connectivity of OnStar RemoteLink™ mobile app* for free at the iTunes Store.* Requires Android or IPhone platform and active Onstar subscription which is standard for 6 months.
SAFETY
Safety Features
The 2012 Avalanche continues to offer an all-encompassing approach to safety, including head-curtain side-impact air bags(6) and front seat-mounted side-impact air bags. These are in addition to the standard dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger air bags with the Passenger Sensing System.
The Tire Pressure Monitor, another standard feature on Avalanche, monitors inflation level in each road tire (excludes spare tire) and alerts the driver if any tire falls below a specified pressure level.
OnStar
OnStar®(7) with the Directions & Connections®Plan - standard for the first six months - includes Automatic Crash Response which uses built-in vehicle sensors that can send an alert. Even if you don't respond, an OnStar Advisor can request help be sent to your exact GPS location
Available Rearview Camera System
An available rearview camera system helps you see certain stationary obstacles on the navigation screen or in the rearview mirror while moving in Reverse at low speeds. Standard on LTZ.
StabiliTrak
The StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System helps you stay the course by detecting the difference between the steering wheel angle and the direction the vehicle is actually turning. It then uses the brakes and, if necessary, adjusts engine torque to help you keep your vehicle on track.
1 Depending on model.
2 Based on vehicles with lockable trunks separate from the passenger compartment.
3 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
4 Maximum trailer ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle, plus driver. See dealer for details.
5 Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you. EPA estimated 16 MPG hwy.
6 Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the bag when it deploys. Be sure every occupant is properly restrained.
7 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
