Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options

The Toledo 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is a full-size crew-cab pickup with a removable rear window and exclusive mid-gate. There are four trim levels: LS, LT1, LT2 and premium LTZ. The basic LS features a composite cargo bed, a removable three-piece cargo cover, full power accessories, a front 40/20/40-split bench seat with center storage, cloth trim, a power driver seat with manual lumbar control, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, Bluetooth, basic OnStar capability and a stereo with a single-CD player, an auxiliary jack and satellite radio.

Add the Z71 Off Road Package and you’ll get specialized springs and shock absorbers, upgraded 18-inch off-road tires, an automatically locking rear differential, front recovery hooks, a skid plate and a high-capacity air cleaner. The Z71 looks different too, thanks to large color-keyed wheel flares, an aggressive front fascia and chrome assist steps.

Depending on the trim level, other stand-alone or packaged options include a navigation system, power running boards, 20-inch wheels, an integrated rear view camera, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a sunroof. This year’s heavy-duty towing package includes an integrated trailer brake controller.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche available at your Toledo Chevrolet dealer is sold with either a two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). All 2WD models come standard with a 5.3-liter V8 putting out 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque, driven through a new six-speed automatic transmission. A larger 6.0-liter V8 delivering 366 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque is optional.

A properly equipped 2WD Avalanche can tow up to 8,100 pounds. EPA-estimated fuel economy for 2010 is 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined for 2WD versions with the 5.3-liter engine.

Safety

Standard Avalanche safety equipment includes anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, GM’s OnStar emergency communications system and a full-length side curtain airbag system with a rollover sensor. In government crash tests, the Avalanche earned a top five-star rating in all front- and side-impact tests. For 2010, the Avalanche’s camera rear view has been redesigned in a way that makes it a stand-alone feature.

Interior Design and Special Features

Inside, the third-generation Chevy Avalanche for sale at McNeill Chevrolet is significantly improved over its predecessor. Constructed of high-quality materials, the cabin features straightforward ergonomics and top-notch fit and finish. The more common front bucket seat arrangement seats five, but the Avalanche can accommodate up to six occupants when equipped with the split-bench front seat.

To convert the Avalanche’s 5-foot 3-inch cargo bed into a longer and more useful space measuring just over 8 feet, one simply lowers the mid-gate and rear seats. The rear window can also be removed if you want to maximize cargo room and provide the sensation of open-air driving.