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Review By Dr. David A. Zatz Review Notes: Chevrolet Avalanche Personality Well-behaved work truck; in 2004; with luxury features Quirks Door handle, brake release placement Unusual features Effective brakes, fold-down rear seats with removable window glass Above Average: Braking, usability, handling (with Stabilitrak) Needs Work In: Minor touches, gas mileage Gas mileage: 14 city, 18 highway (EPA, 2004) The Chevrolet …

Review By Dr. David A. Zatz Review Notes: Chevrolet Suburban Personality Feels like an oversized minivan, pulls like a demon Quirks Some odd control placements, indecisive transmission Unusual features Relatively efficient and reliable Above Average: Power, handling, available gadgets Needs Work In: Gas mileage – though it’s top of class now; some controls   The Chevrolet Suburban was produced long …