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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche First Drive
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Specifications
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche competes against the Dodge Ram Quad Cab, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford F-150 Super Crew, Lincoln Mark LT, Nissan Titan Crew Cab, and Toyota Tundra Double Cab.
Test Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 2WD
Base price of Test Vehicle: $40,125 (including the $900 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 5.3-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 320 at 5,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 340 lb.-ft. at 4,200 rpm
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 5,742
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 15/21 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 13.4 mpg (gasoline)/ 10.4 mpg (E85)
Length: 221.3 inches
Width: 79.1 inches
Wheelbase: 130 inches
Height: 76.6 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/39.1 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 41.1/41.1 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Payload: 1,258 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity: 7,200 lbs.
Competitors:
Dodge Ram Quad Cab
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford F-150 Super Crew
Lincoln Mark LT
Nissan Titan Crew Cab
Toyota Tundra Double Cab
Photos courtesy of General Motors; Ron Perry
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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