Overview
Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Crew Cab competes with the GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, the Ram 1500 Crew Cab, and the Nissan Titan Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $36,800 gets you a 5.3L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $47,000, this single powertrain is found in all 3 trims. This engine produces 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8.1 seconds, and is offered as both a rear-wheel drive and a 4-wheel drive. The Avalanche Crew Cab offers a single 5.3-feet bed with a payload capacity of 1,262 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 8,000 pounds.
