What is the Chevrolet Avalanche?
The Chevrolet Avalanche combined an enclosed passenger cabin with pickup-style cargo space. Its Midgate, the panel behind the rear seats, could fold down to extend the load area into the cabin. That let the Avalanche switch between carrying passengers and accommodating longer items.
The first generation ran from 2002 to 2006, followed by the second from 2007 to 2013. The redesign retained the defining SUV-and-pickup layout, including the Midgate. The Avalanche was listed in the United States and Canada.
Engines and power
United States versions used petrol or flex-fuel E85, with engines ranging from 5.3 L to 6.2 L. Canadian listings cover 5.3 L to 6.0 L engines and the same two fuels. These ranges span both generations and multiple configurations.
How economical is the Chevrolet Avalanche?
The lowest listed consumption is 13.8 L/100 km in both United States EPA figures and Canada’s NRCan five-cycle results. The best combined EPA rating listed in the United States is 17 MPG. The United States and Canada use different test procedures, so their results are best considered within each market.
The Avalanche appears in United States and Canadian figures for 2002–2013. Its two generations kept the flexible layout, with the Midgate opening the cabin to the cargo area.
Questions and answers
When was the Chevrolet Avalanche sold?
It appears in United States and Canadian figures for 2002–2013.
How many generations did the Avalanche have?
Two: the first ran from 2002 to 2006 and the second from 2007 to 2013.
What is the best combined EPA rating listed?
The United States EPA figures list 17 MPG combined.
