The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71 for 2005
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 for 2005. As Chevrolet's entry in the crew cab pickup market the Avalanche 1500 (and in this case specically the Z71 version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Avalanche 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Engine Specs
The Avalanche 1500 Z71 is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Crew Cab Pickup arena.
The fuel system for the 2005 Avalanche 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Avalanche 1500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Avalanche 1500 is 221.60 inches long, 79.80 inches wide, and 73.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $34,010, with an invoice cost of $29,759. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.
The standard warranty period for the Avalanche 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Avalanche 1500 Z71 received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
Conclusion
The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Avalanche 1500 Z71 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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