The Avalanche is almost a unique vehicle in the car world--if it weren't for the conceptually similar Cadillac Escalade EXT, it would be alone in offering its nifty midgate.
If you're shopping the Avalanche and can't swing the Caddy, take a look at the Honda Ridgeline, which doesn't let the cockpit and pickup bed mingle, but has some of the storage flexibility of the Chevy.
If that's not an option, the crew-cab versions of the best-selling pickups will do in a pinch--the GMC Sierra, Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 all have something to recommend them, even though none have the midgate.
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The showpiece of the 2012 Chevy Avalanche is the clever midgate, but it's also easy to drive, and has lots of useful storage hidden inside and out. |
Efficient and burly, the 2012 Ford F-150 shares the lead in full-size trucks thanks to extreme capability and extreme high-tech features. |
The 2012 GMC Sierra has one of the greenest pickup trucks in its lineup, but some of its early spec-sheet triumphs have been bested by the latest F-150 and Ram. |
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline won't satisfy those who need a real full-size truck, but for those who need hauling on occasion, it offers an interesting alternative. |
The 2012 Ram 1500 is big and burly yet very detail-oriented; and for those who want a good ride and refined interior, it's one of the best bets. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $36,800 | $23,500 | $22,195 | $29,350 | $22,570 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4WD Standard Pickup Truck | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2WD Crew Cab LS | 2WD Reg Cab 126" XL | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | 4WD Crew Cab RT | 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door Crew Cab | Regular Cab Pickup | Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside | 4 Door Crew Cab | Regular Cab Pickup |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Honda Ridgeline | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Ram 1500 | |
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