GM will launch 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche at Chicago Auto Show
General Motors announced Tuesday that it will introduce the next-generation 2007 Chevy Avalanche at the Chicago Auto Show. The company will also make major announcements at the show: one expanding on the "Live Green Go Yellow" alternative fuel campaign launched last week in Washington, D.C.; another introducing a technology enhancement for the OnStar service.
The '07 Avalanche (shown at right) is the latest vehicle to be based on GM's new full-size SUV platform.
Full (yet small) press release after the jump.
[Source: GM]
GM Will Unveil All New 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Make Major Alternative Fuel and OnStar
Announcement at Chicago Auto Show
2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ
DETROIT - General Motors will introduce the all-new 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, the latest rollout of its next-generation full-size truck family and the industry's most flexible utility vehicle, at the Chicago Auto Show.
GM also will make two major announcements: One will build on the "Live Green Go Yellow" campaign GM launched Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C.; the second involves a technology enhancement at OnStar. OnStar will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the show.
"GM continues to demonstrate bold and innovative leadership in products and technology," said Brent Dewar, GM vice president, marketing and advertising. "On these fronts and more, GM is truly on a roll."
The Chevy Avalanche was the first to combine the passenger-comfort attributes of an SUV with the cargo capability of a truck. The 2007 model is based on GM's brand-new, full-size SUV platform, which features more power with improved, segment-leading fuel economy and flex-fuel capability on some models; a sharper, more precise driving feel; increased interior refinement and improved quietness; and world-class safety. It will go on sale in the second quarter of 2006.
"Avalanche created the segment and it continues to dominate it. In 2007, the original gets even better," said Dewar.
2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ
DETROIT - General Motors will introduce the all-new 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, the latest rollout of its next-generation full-size truck family and the industry's most flexible utility vehicle, at the Chicago Auto Show.
GM also will make two major announcements: One will build on the "Live Green Go Yellow" campaign GM launched Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C.; the second involves a technology enhancement at OnStar. OnStar will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the show.
"GM continues to demonstrate bold and innovative leadership in products and technology," said Brent Dewar, GM vice president, marketing and advertising. "On these fronts and more, GM is truly on a roll."
The Chevy Avalanche was the first to combine the passenger-comfort attributes of an SUV with the cargo capability of a truck. The 2007 model is based on GM's brand-new, full-size SUV platform, which features more power with improved, segment-leading fuel economy and flex-fuel capability on some models; a sharper, more precise driving feel; increased interior refinement and improved quietness; and world-class safety. It will go on sale in the second quarter of 2006.
"Avalanche created the segment and it continues to dominate it. In 2007, the original gets even better," said Dewar.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Jeff 8:45AM (2/07/2006)
I have a 2004 chey Avalanche, and it is the best vehicle I have every owned. It drives great handles like a car and it's a solid truck!
I just wish they were going to keep the cladding on, I think it looks great and I am going to buy the 2007.
As for the ridgeliner it's still a Japaneses vehicle, who cares what it looks like we need to protect our North American job now, G.M will be bankrupt in the next 18 months because of the sale of foreign vehicles!Only we can fix this problem!
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Jeff 9:20AM (2/07/2006)
I work as an auditor with a North American auto manufacturer. Since G.M and Ford anounced job cuts because the climbing sales of the foeign markets, it will affect over 500,000 jobs in North America. For ever North American auto work it creates 7.2 job for our work force, for every foreign auto worker it creates 1.7 jobs in North America!
So if you drive a foreign car and find yourself out of work someday, you only have yourself to blame. The ripple affect of these job cuts will affect every industry in North America, mean while Honda, Toyota keep sending the money they make off Noth American's right back to Japan!!!!!!!
So Damb right I will always buy North American, are you part of the problem or the solution?
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Dan 6:48PM (2/08/2006)
Hopefully there will be a model with the bottom cladding. No true Avalanche is without the cladding. No true Avalanche has chrome bumpers. I hope they put cladding on the roof so I can walk up there too. I also hope they offer green again so I won't be reluctant to trade in our 2002. I guess it's obvious wishing for a quadrasteer option is useless now, but how about a hybrid?
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Tom 5:39PM (2/11/2006)
Am I the only one that likes the cladding? I've got a 2003 Avalanche that I love...partly because it's the meanest looking truck on the road and you can't get that with the "Trailblazer-lite" styling the new Tahoe and Avalanche use.
Don't get me wrong...I bet the 07 will handle like a dream compared to my 03 and I hope Chevy made an automatic, powered midgate to really open up the market, but the cladding is cool.
And what's with Chevy's love of this damn sunburst orange color on Avalanches? Save that for the Brokeback Mountain market segment.
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Karen 7:20PM (2/23/2006)
I bought the avalanche brand new in 2002. It burns oil like crazy since day one. I have to add over a quart in between every 3000 oil change. A friend of mine had the same problem with his check engine oil. Has anyone else had that problem? I think I should get rid of it asap . My warranty is up and I have no options. Any comments would help. Thanks.
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Mac 12:56PM (2/28/2006)
I have bought 3 Avalanches. My present one is a 2005, 2500LT 4x4 8.1 litre engine. Some don't know they make a 3/4 ton. Looks identical just has 2000lbs more steel. I like the body armor for it's function. I like form and funtion. But I'll take function over useless form anyday. That's a throw back from aviation experience in the Marine Corps. (Which, by the way, has been flying combat missions 30 years before the Air Force existed) For those whom this applies to, if you can't make a better truck then just shut up. You remind me of teenagers in the back seat who just complain with no constructive solutions. Get an engineering degree and sell your idea to GM. To the panty waists who want cars over trucks, We don't care what you have to say so go back to the kitchen were you belong. Those that want to drive a Ridgeline, thank you, that leaves more gas for me to burn. 16mpg highway 9 city.
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Avidriver 7:19PM (5/03/2008)
I have had a 2007 Avalanche for a year now and like it very much! Zero problems with it and an all around very usefull vehicle! It is becoming very painfull at the gas pump now so I drive it less and ride my bike more. I think these vehicles may go the way of the dinosaur in a few more months from now but it was fun! This may be the very last post here I think !
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rich 4:42PM (4/09/2006)
I can't believe Chevy ruined my Avalanche. I like the distinctive front end styling on my 2002 model. Now that I'm starting to get in the window to trade, I guess I'll be looking for something else. :-(
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shawn gebbia 10:46PM (4/17/2006)
for all of you dont know the designer of the ridgeline was also the same guy who designed the avalanche,chevy did not want to have the in-bed trunk design. the designer quit and took idea to honda.so that is why they are basically the same.
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musanhu 7:51PM (10/26/2009)
GM will launch 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche at Chicago Auto Show..looking for where in the uk you are as am looking to buy a car from you.
thk you Gary
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Nickdago 1:17AM (11/16/2007)
Just bought a 07 Av LTZ. Absolutley incredible. This post is much later than a lot of the previous posts, and boy are most of you wrong. The new GM series SUV's are getting rave reviews and great buyer satisfaction ratings as well as selling extremely well. My LTZ drives like a Cadillac but still hauls just like a 1/2 ton truck. The fit and finish is perfect. The interior design is roomy, attractive and the LTZ model is loaded with upgrades. My nephew has a Ridgeline, and truth be told this is nothing more than a Honda Cvic with a truck bed glued to the back. The Ridgeline boasts cheap plastic interior, back seats that are as thin as paper, very little room in back, cheap sheet metal and paint and low payload and tow ratings. I have always wondered why the Japaneese car makers are always trying to copy the American and European auto makers. You really need to drive a NEW Avalanche before you bad mouth this vehicle. I can not say enough good things about mine. I added some aftermarket 22" Chrome Wheels which just added to the beauty of the black beast. Everywhere I go I get nothing but compliments and people wanting to look at it, gotta love that. Also, for all you American Car Maker Haters out there, you might want to take a closer look on line of the consumer ratings on cars, th japs are starting to slip while GM is getting better and better. I mean really, I would love to own a 62 or 67 Corvette, or 68 chevelle or 69 Camaro RS/SS. How many people would want an old Jap anything, nobody I now. Don't see and at Barret/Jackson. Check out the Av, you will love it.
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david 1:53AM (2/01/2006)
does anybody else see a honda ridgeline?
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new 1:57AM (2/01/2006)
The Chevrolet Avalanche was first. If anything the Ridgeline looks like an Avalanche on a van chasis
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BD 2:02AM (2/01/2006)
No not really, the Ridgeline is a watered down, piece of crap compared to the new GMT-900 Avalanche.
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Hrudu 2:06AM (2/01/2006)
Yep!
looks like the ridgeline now!
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GQ 2:06AM (2/01/2006)
Nice truck!
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Brent Schmidt 2:09AM (2/01/2006)
Yeah that actually does look like a Ridgeline imo... I like ours better (2005 Avalanche bought w/ Employee Pricing + GM Card cash=DEAL!)
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the chad 2:14AM (2/01/2006)
David,
Nope. When I see a Ridgeline I see an Avalanche, not vise versa. Dont forget whose design was first and who copied who. Same basic shape as always, with minor styling adjustments to mirror the other GMT900s.This is the exact same as all the rest of the GMT900 platform sheetmetal. Same face, body panel sculpting, everything. Although I think it came out looking a lot better than the GMT900-series SUVs. And TIMES better than the Ridgeline-I hate the face on that thing!
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Rene Curry 2:43AM (2/01/2006)
My only comment is that GM should have redesigned the black plastic roof extension. It makes the new model look like the old model.
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iQuack 2:51AM (2/01/2006)
I think ALL trucks are boring. They're for farmers and other commercial users, not for consumers.
Trucks became popular as the result of bad government during the 1970s when large, V8 cars mostly disappeared and people who needed vehicles to pull trailers, etc. had to resort to trucks because the big and powerful cars had been discontinued.
So, the bad laws that killed cars like Oldsmobile 98s and Buick Roadmasters spawned a wave of consumers who bought farm vehicles.
Blame Jimmy Carter (what an asshole!) for much of this.
This new Avalanche is probably as good as one could expect from a big-assed truck, but it's a boring piece of crap as I see it.
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