The Z71 Off-Road Package is available on LT2 and includes a V8 engine as well as a range of tunings, accessories and unique features for the ultimate in off-roading.
Vortec 5.3L V8 355hp engine.
Specially tuned springs
High-pressure gas-charged monotube shocks.
High-capacity air cleaner.
Skid Plate Package with aluminum front underbody shield.
Body-color wheel flares.
4x4 Autotrac system.
Recovery hooks and tubular assist steps.
18-inch wheels with on/off-road blackwall tires.
Automatic locking rear differential.
Leather-appointed Ebony seats.
Specially designed front fascia with chrome grille insert.Z71 badging and Z71-specific gauge.
Versatile with a sense for adventure
Avalanche is a perfect blend of flexibility and functionality for people who want to be ready for anything at a moment's notice. That's because Avalanche can keep up with your pace of life by changing from an SUV to a pickup truck in less than a minute. Step inside and you'll enjoy the comfort, look and feel of an upscale SUV. And whenever you need it, you'll also have the capability and power of a full-size pickup.
GM segment-exclusive Midgate®
Towing and hauling
Fuel efficiency
Safety
Capability and comfort
GM segment-exclusive Midgate
The ingenious Midgate gives Avalanche the unique ability to serve as a five- or six-passenger SUV(5) or a full-size pickup. To begin its conversion to a pickup, simply lower the 60/40 split-folding bench seat. From there, the Midgate can be lowered for a completely secured cargo area, or the rear window and three-piece cargo cover can be removed for more room to transport larger items. The rear window can even be stowed in the Midgate.
Once the Midgate is lowered, Avalanche is fully ready to accommodate cargo both large and small. It features a removable three-piece cargo cover and locking tailgate, which equip Avalanche with the largest trunk in the industry(6) when the rear window is in place.
Spacious cargo area
8' 2" depth with the Midgate down
50 inches between the wheel housing
45.5 cubic feet of space(7)
Hauling power at your command
Avalanche may look like fun, but it's built to work hard too. It offers up to 8,100 lbs.(8) of towing capacity to haul big items such as a boat. Avalanche doesn't sacrifice ride quality when it's loaded up either, thanks to its coil-spring suspension.
There's also plenty of available accessories to help make your towing and packing easier.
Proven Vortec power
Avalanche packs the right combination of horsepower and torque to handle bigger payloads. The standard Vortec 5.3L V8 engine puts 355 horses to work along with 335 lb.-ft. of torque. That means Avalanche has the power under the hood to take what's inside or behind it where it needs to go.
Safety features
The 2012 Avalanche continues to offer an all-encompassing approach to safety, including head-curtain side-impact air bags(10) and front seat-mounted side-impact air bags. These are in addition to the standard dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger air bags with the Passenger Sensing System.
The Tire Pressure Monitor, another standard feature on Avalanche, monitors inflation level in each road tire (excludes spare tire) and alerts the driver if any tire falls below a specified pressure level.
An available rearview camera system helps you see certain stationary obstacles on the navigation screen (shown) or in the rearview mirror while moving in Reverse at low speeds. Standard on LTZ.
It's Called The Ultimate Utility Vehicle For Very Good Reason
It's a pickup. It's an SUV. Actually it's both in one – the Ultimate Utility Vehicle, the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. The key to this transformation is an innovative feature called the MidgateTM that lowers to extend the pickup box to more than eight feet (2438 mm) in length. The result delivers uncompromised Chevrolet truck capability in a highly refined utility vehicle. That's how Avalanche takes adaptability to a whole other level.
Convert-A-CabTM - Quickly
The Convert-A-Cab system transforms Avalanche's cabin from an SUV to a pickup in less than a minute with no tools required. That's thanks to the MidgateTM. It serves as the rear wall of the SUV cabin and folds down to create a cargo box that can carry 4' x 8' sheets of building material with the tailgate closed. Payload capacities extend up to 601 kg (1326 lb.). A series of features make the box easier to load and to secure cargo, with grab handles, a lockable 48 L (1.7 cu. ft.) top box storage compartment, eight cargo tie-downs and a cargo light.
A Refined Approach To Adaptability
With the Midgate in the upright position, Avalanche offers an exceptionally well-appointed cabin with seating for up to six. To experience an even higher level of refinement and luxury, LTZ models feature heated and cooled power 12-way front bucket seats with perforated leather-appointed seating surfaces. Further enhancing your comfort are dual-zone climate controls that are standard on all models. They provide individual temperature settings for the driver and front passenger. Another thoughtful detail in Avalanche.
Even The Engine Is Versatile
Avalanche is all about versatility. That extends under the hood with the 355 horsepower Vortec 5.3L V8 engine that incorporates engine management systems to increase fuel efficiency. Active Fuel Management® shuts down half the cylinders when power demands are low. Variable Valve Timing (VVT) optimizes combustion timing, increasing low-end torque while decreasing fuel consumption. And the six-speed automatic transmission includes two overdrive gears to help you go even further on a tank of gas.
The Latest In Technology
Avalanche keeps you informed, connected and entertained. Standard equipment includes OnStar® with six months of the Directions & Connections Plan and Turn-by-Turn Navigation - the simplest and smartest navigation system available. Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone connectivity is also standard. So are the 130 channels of XM Satellite RadioTM**. That's in addition to a CD player with MP3 playback, a USB port and an auxiliary audio input jack. Take it all with you, in Avalanche.