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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 2012 GMC Sierra WT 4x2 Regular Cab (6.5')
Price
Base price $42,655 (CAD) $26,755 (CAD)
Monthly payments $805/month (?) $505/month (?)
Engine
Type V8 5.3 litres V6 4.3 litres
Power 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm (239 kW) 195 hp @ 4,600 rpm (145 kW)
Torque 335 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (454 N·m) 260 lb·ft @ 2,800 rpm (353 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric Atmospheric
Power to weight ratio 10.0 9.0
Bore 96 mm 101 mm
Stroke 92 mm 88 mm
Fuel type E85, Regular Regular
CO₂ emissions 5,566 kg/year 5,612 kg/year
Ohter engines none none
Transmission 6-speed automatic 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Pick-up Pick-up
Category Full Size Pick-Ups Full Size Pick-Ups
Assembly Silao, Mexique Fort Wayne, Indiana, É-U
Generation 2 2
What's new No major change N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 14.3 l/100km 14.1 l/100km
Highway 9.4 l/100km 10.0 l/100km
Autonomy 832 km 695 km
Tires / Suspension / Brakes / Safety
Steering rack and pinion with assist rack and pinion with assist
Traction control yes yes
Stability control yes yes
Seat belts 6 3
Airbags 6 6
Front suspension independent, short/long arm independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension independent, multi-link live axle, leaf springs
Front brakes disc (ABS) disc (ABS)
Rear brakes disc (ABS) drum (ABS)
Front tires P265/70R17 P245/70R17
Rear tires P265/70R17 P245/70R17
Dimensions / Weight
Length 5,621 mm (221″) 5,222 mm (206″)
Width 2,009 mm (79″) 2,031 mm (80″)
Height 1,946 mm (77″) 1,869 mm (74″)
Wheelbase 3,302 mm (130″) 3,023 mm (119″)
Front track 1,732 mm (68″) 1,732 mm (68″)
Rear track 1,702 mm (67″) 1,702 mm (67″)
Weight 2,586 kg (5,701 lbs) 2,023 kg (4,460 lbs)
Weight distribution front-rear 51% - 49% 59% - 41%
Capacities
Fuel tank 119 l (31 gal) 98 l (26 gal)
Trunk N/A N/A
Towing 3,674 kg (8,100 lbs) 2,177 kg (4,799 lbs)
Box length 1,608 to 2,494 mm (63″ to 98″) 1,999 mm (79″)
Performance
0-100 km/h 11.3 s N/A
80-120 km/h 7.6 s N/A
Top speed N/A N/A
Braking distance 45.1 m N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 3 years / 60,000 km 3 years / 60,000 km
Powetrain warranty 5 years / 160,000 km 5 years / 160,000 km
Insurability rating 2 Less than average 2 Less than average
Competition
Competitive models
Guide de l'Auto ratings
Driving
7.0/10
N/A
Safety
8.0/10
N/A
Interior
8.0/10
N/A
Reliability
7.0/10
N/A
Winter driving
8.0/10
N/A
Comfort
9.0/10
N/A
Overall 78% N/A
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