As a result, Avalanche's bed can be reconfigured from its standard 5'3" length to a full 8'1", which allows for the transport of those famous 4'x8' sheets of building material (or the large gatling gun of your choice) with the tailgate closed and the cargo safely secured.
The Convert-a-Cab System also allows for the Midgate to be folded forward and the rear window removed for open-air cruising without the level of noise normally associated with a convertible passenger car, or so Chevrolet promises.
Built on the fabulous Chevy full-size truck platform, Avalanche shares the basic chassis and body structure of both the all-new Suburban that's just coming onto the market and and the Silverado that was introduced last year.
As a full-fledged member of the Chevy truck family, promises Chevrolet general manger, Kurt Ritter, Avalanche enjoys the considerable charms associated with that.