The New Honda Element Dog Friendly Package is...
Green
Trucks
Luxury
Family
Brand
Muscle
See more sites from  HighGear  M E D I A  >>
Compare this car to others like it Try our car compare tool now

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Review

March 13, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

it's nearly as long as Chevrolet's full-size Suburban SUV
Cars.com

Decent interior
Car and Driver

a cross between a full-size SUV and a full-size pickup truck
ForbesAutos

Cadillac builds a similar vehicle to the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (the Escalade EXT), but the Avalanche is the original transformer and it keeps getting better. Turning it from a short-bed pickup to a sort of long-bed with a partial roof covering is a simple process of flipping down its Midgate to extend its pickup bed inside the cabin.

Edmunds praises the “sleeker exterior styling” in this generation. “The previous Avalanche's body cladding is gone, replaced with integrated rocker panels and bumpers,” Cars.com says. “Key elements of the previous model remain—namely the triangular pillars descending from the cab's C-pillars to its bed.” Kelley Blue Book notes that the Chevrolet Avalanche 2009's "monochromatic exterior features wraparound fascias that eliminate bumper-to-body gaps," adding that a "sleek windshield angle extends into a smoother roofline, the front air dam is low and wide and prominent fenders with integrated wheel flares complement the bulging power-dome hood." Cars.com contends the Chevrolet Avalanche 2009 "closely resembles the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe up front, though with an overall length of 221 inches it's nearly as long as Chevrolet's full-size Suburban SUV." ForbesAutos deftly describes the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche as "a cross between a full-size SUV and a full-size pickup truck,” while Edmunds comments favorably on the 2009 Chevy Avalanche's "versatile Midgate-based body style.”

Reviewers generally like the interior of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, but not all are that descriptive as to why. ForbesAutos simply reports that the 2009 Chevy Avalanche's "nice two-tone interior is crafted from high-quality materials," and Car and Driver pays a halfhearted compliment to the “decent interior.” Cars.com is more specific, noting that the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche takes "interior styling cues [that] echo the Tahoe and Suburban, with a curvaceous dashboard.” They add, “Gone are the boxy dashboard and chintzy controls from the previous version, replaced by a carlike environment that's far beyond GM's previous interiors—and even beyond the current Toyota Sequoia, for that matter.”

Conclusion

Inside the unique exterior styling of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche lurks an upscale interior.
 

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:it's nearly as long as Chevrolet's full-size Suburban SUVCars.comDecent interiorCar and Drivera cross between a full-size SUV and a full-size pickup truckForbesAutos Cadillac builds a similar vehicle to the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (the Escalade EXT), but the Avalanche is the original transformer and it keeps getting better. Turning it from a short-bed pickup to a sort of long-bed with a partial roof covering is a simple process of flipping down its Midgate to extend its pickup bed inside the cabin. Edmunds praises the “sleeker exterior styling” in this generation. “The previous Avalanche's body cladding is gone, replaced with integrated rocker panels and bumpers,” Cars.com says. “Key elements of the previous model remain—namely the triangular pillars descending from the cab's C-pillars to its bed.” Kelley Blue Book notes that the Chevrolet Avalanche 2009's "monochromatic exterior features wraparound fascias that eliminate bumper-to-body gaps," adding that a "sleek windshield angle extends into a smoother roofline, the front air dam is low and wide and prominent fenders with integrated wheel flares complement the bulging power-dome hood." Cars.com contends the Chevrolet Avalanche 2009 "closely resembles the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe up front, though with an overall length of 221 inches it's nearly as long as Chevrolet's full-size Suburban SUV." ForbesAutos deftly describes the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche as "a cross between a full-size SUV and a full-size pickup truck,” while Edmunds comments favorably on the 2009 Chevy Avalanche's "versatile Midgate-based body style.” Reviewers generally like the interior of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, but not all are that descriptive as to why. ForbesAutos simply reports that the 2009 Chevy Avalanche's "nice two-tone interior is crafted from high-quality materials," and Car and Driver pays a halfhearted compliment to the “decent interior.” Cars.com is more specific, noting that the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche takes "interior styling cues [that] echo the Tahoe and Suburban, with a curvaceous dashboard.” They add, “Gone are the boxy dashboard and chintzy controls from the previous version, replaced by a carlike environment that's far beyond GM's previous interiors—and even beyond the current Toyota Sequoia, for that matter.” ConclusionInside the unique exterior styling of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche lurks an upscale interior.   2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "it's nearly as long as Chevrolet's full-size Suburban SUV" Car and Driver: "Decent interior" ForbesAutos: "a cross between a full-size SUV and a full-size pickup truck" Cadillac builds a similar vehicle to the 2009 ...

Read More of this Review:

  1. styling
  2. performance
  3. quality
  4. safety
  5. features

Other Choices:

Two types of buyers are most interested in the Avalanche: those who need serious long-bed pickup truck ability but also have to haul passengers, and those who like the style and innovative Midgate design. Versus any of the full-size pickup or SUV competition, the Avalanche offers that rare combination of five-passenger comfort with an eight-foot bed, something you won't find in most pickups—at least not at the same time. The Cadillac Escalade EXT, which is similar structurally to the Avalanche and has a similar Midgate setup, is the choice for those who like the design but want even more luxury. For those who simply like the design of the Avalance and Escalade but don’t necessarily need the long-bed pickup capability or the flexibility, the Honda Ridgeline is a possibility; it has a design that’s a fresh break from the pickup norm, and like the Avalanche, it appeals to those who are looking for something different, style-wise.

Next Steps:

Get a free price quote

for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche from a dealer near you

Check Insurance Rates

for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Check Financing Rates

for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Check Local Classifieds

for a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche near you

See the Chevrolet Avalanche in Other Years:

2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

Comments (0 total)

Be the first to post a comment

Post a comment

Post anonymously, or
(Required)
(Required - will not be published, sold or shared)
(Optional - your 'posted by' name will link to the URL)

Remember Me?

I have read TheCarConnection.com's privacy policy