Sneek Peek - 2002 Chevrolet Avalance

Chevrolet Announces Prices For Innovative Avalanche Spontaneous Adaptability turns Avalanche from SUV to Pickup 4X4REVIEW.COM DETROIT, MI - Chevrolet today announced that its all-new 2002 Avalanche, the only vehicle on the planet that can transform from a six-passenger sport utility vehicle to a full-size pickup, will have a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) beginning at $30,965, including destination charge. Avalanche will be available at the end of May with initial allocation going to California, Florida and Texas. Nationwide availability begins in July 2001. "With Avalanche the customer gets two vehicles for the price of one," said Ed Schoener, Avalanche brand manager. "Avalanche can be configured as either a six-passenger SUV or as a three-passenger full-size pickup truck with an eight-foot protected cargo box – by one person, without tools and in seconds." Avalanche's unique attributes include: Midgateä - Avalanche personifies spontaneous adaptability with Chevrolet's revolutionary Convert-a-Cabä System and industry-exclusive Midgateä . When the rear passenger seat is folded, the Midgateä can be lowered to allow longer and larger cargo. Folding down the Midgate allows the 5'3" standard bed length to convert to a full 8'1", long enough to carry 4' x 8'; sheets of plywood. Three-piece rigid cargo cover - Interlocking panels can be used to cover and protect the cargo box and its contents from the elements. Removable rear window - The rear window can be removed and stored in the Midgate, providing the capability to carry larger items such as a personal watercraft- with the tailgate closed. Lockable Top-Box Storage - Two Top-Box Storage compartments on either side of the cargo box provide a combined 3.5 cubic feet of weather resistant, lockable storage space. PRO-TECä composite - The Avalanche Midgate and tailgate are made of GM's new PRO-TECä composite materials. The composite material is exceptionally durable, and will resist dings. Built on Chevrolet's full-size Suburban sport utility vehicle platform, Avalanche continues the heritage that has made Chevy Trucks the most dependable, longest-lasting trucks on the market. Combining the power of the Vortec 5300 V8 engine that produces 285 peak horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, and a three-section frame with hydroformed front and rear rails, Avalanche offers uncompromising power and toughness. 2002 Avalanche pricing 2WD 4WD Standard equipped $30,965 $33,965 Fully Equipped $35,409 $38,409 (Includes destination charge of $720) Standard equipment Air Bags - Driver and front passenger; Dual side, front seating positions Air conditioning with HVAC filter - (Includes rear air conditioning vents with Bucket Seat option) Brakes - Four-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS) with dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) Bumper - Rear, step bumper, Light Charcoal with side assist steps Cargo cover - Three-piece rigid composite, stowable onboard Cladding - Light Charcoal, body-side, front and rear fascia Convert-a-Cab System - Includes Midgate, removable rear window, cargo cover and lockable tailgate Console - Overhead storage for eyeglasses and garage door opener. Map lights and map light switches; Floor storage between front seats including cupholders (bucket seat option only) Cruise control - With telltale in instrument panel cluster Cupholders - Dual front and rear Daytime Running Lamps Defogger - Rear window electric Door Guard beams - Side Door locks - Programmable power with Key Ignition Lockout Prevention Driver Message Center - Monitors 17 vehicle functions. Telltale warning messages include Battery, Change Engine Oil, Check Coolant Temp, Check Engine Oil Level, Check Engine Oil Pressure, Engine Overheated, Low Coolant, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid, Reduced Engine Power, Cargo Light On, Security, Service 4WD, Service Throttle Soon, Trans Fluid Hot, Trans Hot…Idle Engine, Service Traction System Engine - Vortec 5300 V8 SFI Fog Lamps - Halogen Headlamps - Dual composite halogen Instrumentation - Includes analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer with trip odometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, engine hour meter and engine temperature Keyless entry - Includes 2 transmitters, panic button and content theft alarm Lighting - Includes dome with LH and RH door switch, delayed entry feature, ashtray, glove box, under hood and cargo lamps, door handle-activated illuminated entry with ground illumination and map lights in front and 2nd row seat positions Midgate - Separates the cab from the cargo box. Mirrors, Inside - Light-sensitive inside rearview with 8-point compass and outside temperature indicator Mirrors, Outside - Foldaway outside rearview, electric, heated, body-colored with ground illumination lamps Safety belts - Outboard lap and shoulder, inboard lap, with all belts to seat in front row Seats - Front, reclining 40/20/40 split-bench with Custom Cloth, power driver side, dual adjustable head restraints, manual lumbar, fold-down center armrest with storage and back of seat map pockets, Rear, 60/40 split-folding bench seat with outboard head restraints Security - PASSLock II content theft-deterrent system Sound System - AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-scan, auto-tone control, speed-sensitive volume, electronic tuning, six speakers and TheftLock Steering - Power (EVO variable assist on 4WD models) Steering column - Tilt-Wheel adjustable Steering Wheel - Leather-wrapped Storage - Integrated top-box with locks and lights Tires - P265/70R16, blackwall Trailering Package - Includes trailer hitch platform, 7-pin wiring connector and trailer brake prewire harness Transmission - Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul modes Wheels - 16-inch aluminum with 16-inch steel spare Windows - Power with backlit switches, driver express-down and lockout features: tinted Solar-Ray on all windows and deep tint on 2nd row windows Windshield wipers - Intermittent with pulse washers

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