Customer Reviews of the 2008 Avalanche
Introduction
The 2008 Avalanche is manufactured in MEXICO for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $33,435 USD in 2008.
Fuel Economy
The 2008 Avalanche's 5.3L V8 OHV 16V FFV engine has been rated at 12 - 15 miles/gallon city and 16 - 21 miles/gallon highway out of a 31.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Avalanche retails for $33,435 USD with a invoice price of $30,593 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $900 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Avalanche comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5556 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Avalanche Dimensions
In 2008 the Avalanche has an overall length of 221.30 inches and a width of 79.10 inches. It sits a total of 76.60 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 41.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Avalanche a turning radius of 43.00 inches. It uses 265/70R17 tires with a wheelbase of 130.00 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes. Leading optional equipment includes Automatic Load-Leveling, Locking Differential, Electronic Parking Aid, First Aid Kit, Remote Ignition.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blue Granite, Deep Ruby Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Summit White, Sunburst Orange II Metallic, Victory Red, White Diamond with interior choices of Dark Titanium/Light Titanium Cloth Interior, Ebony Cloth Interior, Ebony/Light Cashmere Cloth Interior. The Avalanche seats 6 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Chevrolet Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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