With that in mind, your favorite tunes will be easier to hear from the outside too, thanks to GM's ultra-functional Convert-a-Cab system. Simply fold the rear seats and drop the back wall (midgate) down to open the interior completely up, extending the pick-up bed length 8.1" in the process. Music aside, the obvious benefits are load specific, with the additional space allowing for a full sheet of plywood and then some.
Anyone who has loaded a pick-up truck to its maximum will appreciate the advantages of on-demand horsepower and torque. In this regard the Avalanche doesn't disappoint, with either a standard 285-hp 5.3-L in the 1500 model or a 340-hp 8.1-L V8 as standard equipment when opting for the 2500. Both engines drive the rear wheels in off the shelf trim, but Autotrac 4WD is optional. For 2003 it gets improved fuel economy when in 2WD, as well as enhanced 'driver feel' for low-speed maneuvers, especially parking. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard, with the 2500 receiving a heavy-duty version. For most purposes the 5.3-L 1500 model is adequate, yet pack a full-size camping trailer along for the ride and the 8.1-L 2500 will not only keep up to traffic, but allow for assertive passing on an upward incline. That said make certain your credit card is paid off before making the excursion, as you'll be getting to know more than a few gas station attendants throughout your journey.
Anyone who has loaded a pick-up truck to its maximum will appreciate the advantages of on-demand horsepower and torque. In this regard the Avalanche doesn't disappoint, with either a standard 285-hp 5.3-L in the 1500 model or a 340-hp 8.1-L V8 as standard equipment when opting for the 2500. Both engines drive the rear wheels in off the shelf trim, but Autotrac 4WD is optional. For 2003 it gets improved fuel economy when in 2WD, as well as enhanced 'driver feel' for low-speed maneuvers, especially parking. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard, with the 2500 receiving a heavy-duty version. For most purposes the 5.3-L 1500 model is adequate, yet pack a full-size camping trailer along for the ride and the 8.1-L 2500 will not only keep up to traffic, but allow for assertive passing on an upward incline. That said make certain your credit card is paid off before making the excursion, as you'll be getting to know more than a few gas station attendants throughout your journey.