Direct descendant of the Chevy Silverado, the new 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, one of the most innovative vehicles on the road today. As you can see from the Avalanche photo above, this vehicle is part SUV and part truck, the best of all worlds, with dozens of Avalanche accessories and the uncanny ability to switch easily between the two. The back of the SUV-like passenger compartment is actually a foldable gate that further expands storage. There's also a three-piece, removable cargo cover effectively transforming the 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche bed into an oversized, lockable trunk. In some circles, this vehicle is even known as an SUT - a Sport Utility Truck. Whatever you call it, when you buy a Chevy Avalanche, you're getting a four-door sport-utility cabin mated to a shortened, 5-foot, 3-inch cargo bed; a vehicle that looks great, no matter where you take it.

The powerful Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine distinguishes the improved 2008 2009 Avalanche specs. In this regard, our Avalanche review highlights what every other Avalanche review points out - the Avalanche and power just seem to go together. The Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine in Avalanche 1500 models produces 285 horsepower, delivering more standard horsepower than Ford SuperCrew, Ford Explorer Sport Trac or Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. The Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine, standard in the Avalanche 2500, has more torque than V8 or V10 gasoline engines from Ford or Dodge. The standard Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine in the Avalanche 1500 delivers 325 pounds-per-foot of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine's spark plugs are guaranteed by Chevrolet for 100,000 miles, and engine coolant and belts are guaranteed even longer - for 150,000 miles. A nodular iron crankshaft in the Vortec 5300 V8 and Big Block Vortec 8100 V8 features internal balancing, which reduces stress on the high-capacity crankshaft. Lastly, a standard engine hour meter indicates how long your engine has been in use - a feature you will really appreciate, especially if your truck spends a lot of time idling.

• Hydro-formed front frame rails



• Four-wheel disc antilock brakes



• Standard 60/40 split-folding rear seats



• Eight-way power, heated, premium front bucket seats with Custom Leather seating surfaces



• Stereo with six-disc CD player and Bose speaker system



• Lockable, lighted top-box storage compartments



• PRO-TEC locking tailgate



• Water Management Systems.

If these features aren't enough for you, the newest Avalanche, appropriately dubbed the Avalanche North Face edition, features the Autotrac 4x4 transfer case, off-road tires, skid plates, locking rear differential, and specially designed instrumentation. The North Face edition also features The North Face exterior badging, one-year OnStar Safe & Sound Plan, and Avalanche accessories that include two water-resistant Water Duffalo Bags and two Summit Pod Daypacks.

Finally, reviewing Avalanche info like the kind here in our Avalanche review, you'll see that all models are equipped with a long list of safety and security features. When it comes to safety, these 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche specs speak for themselves, and include the Autotrac Transfer Case, which makes adjusting to road conditions easy. When the system is engaged, power is automatically transferred between the rear and front wheels whenever rear-wheel slippage is detected. Other important safety features include:

• Daytime running lamps



• Antilock brakes



• Crush zones



• Passenger sensing system



• Side-impact airbags



• Driver lockout protection



• Remote keyless entry



• Available OnStar

You don't need to see 2008 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche pictures to recognize that these features are some of the most sophisticated safety features on the road today. For all of the latest news on this amazing vehicle, or to stay abreast of all of the latest 2008 2009 Avalanche accessories, please bookmark this site and come again soon.