January 21, 200620 yr Exterior Attributes All-new sheet metal Increased track width Dimensions essentially unchanged More steeply raked “faster”windshield-11.8% change for improved aerodynamics Improved fit and finish -Reduction in all body gaps Up Front New front end sheet metal New grille, headlights, and bumper Flat wiper blades Optional wiper systems -RainSense -Heated windshield washer fluid Along the Sides Doors-Extend down and wrap over rockers for clean, finished appearance Available power folding mirrors Bold, aggressive wheel designs -17”wheels standard (20”on LTZ) Push/push fuel door Running boards standard Standard colour-keyed body side mouldings In the Back New sheet metal Midgate functionality continues New power locking tailgate Full wrapped body color rear fascias More Functional Intuitively placed controls -Cruise control settings moved to left side of steering wheel -Audio controls on right side of wheel allows driver to keep eyes on the road Larger Driver Information Centre New “Black Tie”Sound Systems -“Halo”lighting surrounds knobs and controls for refined appearance -Enhanced user interface More Features Customers Want Voice assisted navigation Rear vision camera system Factory installed remote start -Prep package also available Ultrasonic rear park assist Rain sensing wipers (RainSense) Cold weather amenities-Heated washer fluid system Enhanced DVD entertainment package with larger (8”) screen New Gen IV V8 Engines More horsepower and torque Standard Vortec 5300 V8 -310 hp / 330 lb-ft (4WD) -320 hp / 340 lb-ft (2WD) Standard Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) Bi-fuel capability (up to 85% ethanol) -Standard on 4WD -Available on 2WD Enhanced Protection Anticipated frontal 5-star/5-star safety rating -New front frame design -Improved safety cage design -Dual-stage front airbags -Roof rail airbags available 3-point safety belts in rear seating position Standard Stabilitrak with Proactive Roll Avoidance Wider track (3-inches front, 1-inch rear) Lower center of gravity Avalanche Packaging LS Model (1SA) -Base trim-6-passenger seating configuration standard -Full Convert-A-Cab functionality LT1 Model (1SB) -LS Equipment Plus: fog lights, colour-keyed door handles, cloth bucket seats LT2 Trim (1SC) -Upgrades bucket seats to leather -LT1 Equipment Plus: auto A/C, power pedals, ultrasonic rear parkassist, remote vehicle start, 6 CD player LT3 Trim (1SD) -Upgrades front bucket seats to full-feature heated leather buckets -LT2 Equipment Plus: side curtain airbags, power folding OSRVM, Bose premium sound system and XM satellite radio LTZ Model (1SF) -Upgrades from LT3: 20”polished aluminum wheels, Autoride suspension, roof luggage rack with crossmembers, RainSense wipers, heated washer fluid Edited January 21, 200620 yr by CadillacCTS
January 21, 200620 yr Author Thanks for the info. Do you know if the front is different from the Tahoe? I have seen the Avalanche in real life at a dealer conference in September and the front ends are different.
January 21, 200620 yr I have seen the Avalanche in real life at a dealer conference in September and the front ends are different. But how MUCH? From the side looks of it, it just seems like maybe different tinting on the headlights...anything else that's actually noticeable?
January 21, 200620 yr But how MUCH? From the side looks of it, it just seems like maybe different tinting on the headlights...anything else that's actually noticeable? i think they have a different hood, and we havent got a look at the front, so I surmise the front bumper grill is also different GM doesnt really have pictures of it yet... some of the pictures they showed us yesterday was of the old one... I was under the impression the rear window was retractable now instead of removeable... and the picture they showed us at the ride and drive was the same hardware that it currently had... so There will be no more claddling... a survey that was taken some 80% didnt like it anyway... Edited January 21, 200620 yr by Newbiewar
January 21, 200620 yr -“Halo”lighting surrounds knobs and controls for refined appearanceDoes anyone know what this is?
January 21, 200620 yr Does anyone know what this is? I think light comes out around the buttons and knobs, sort of like an outline, instead of just the usual word or symbol being lit.
January 21, 200620 yr One thing, as a past owner, with the whole Midgate and rear window issue: While unlatching and lifting the window out to put it wherever (either on the designated "holster" on the Midgate or in the bed), wasn't the easiest, it did afford one VERY well thought out design issue--if you needed to extend the bed space/length, but also wanted to keep both the bed and cab closed out to the elements, you could keep the window in place, where it sealed up against the bed cover panels, and just drop the Midgate. Having a power roll-down window is easier, but it also completely eliminates being able to do that, since you can't just keep the window in place by itself and the Midgate down...unless the GM engineers have come up with something similarly as clever to incorportate both features. Edited January 21, 200620 yr by caddycruiser
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