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Gojirra99
02-01-06, 09:13 PM
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Text & Photos courtesy General Motors
02-01-2006


Alternative Fuel and OnStar Announcements at Chicago Auto Show

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.

GM's Chicago Auto Show exhibit also will feature many of the products introduced last month at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show and North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

source : americancarfans

whoster
02-02-06, 01:28 AM
i like that


not as in your face or brash and "avalanche"-ish as the previous gen, but it's got a dignified, sedated look. i like it a lot.

bitkahuna
02-02-06, 06:34 AM
My neighbor has the current one and I have to say I was impressed with its versatility and smooth ride.

cherplex
02-02-06, 06:37 AM
Not bad looking at all, reminds me of the honda ridgeline a little bit

Milla...
02-02-06, 06:59 AM
Not bad looking at all, reminds me of the honda ridgeline a little bit


Yeah I was thinking the same, its the door window treatments. But yeah I like it too.

AZDesertGS
02-02-06, 08:56 AM
Does look like the Ridgeline.......Hope it doesnt tank like the Ridgeline and be discontinued.

cherplex
02-02-06, 09:00 AM
The ridgeline is discontinued?

s-one
02-02-06, 09:05 AM
I like it. I can't believe there are some people still wanting the plastic side cladding.

TheRupp
02-02-06, 12:49 PM
The ridgeline is discontinued?

Give it time. The lack of a V8 and being ungodly ugly will kill it like the Lincoln Blackwood.

Stage3
02-02-06, 12:59 PM
Looks like the Honda... :egads:

bitkahuna
02-02-06, 01:07 PM
Looks like the Honda... :egads:

I see the resemblance now, but at least this one's a real truck. :D

Stage3
02-02-06, 01:10 PM
I see the resemblance now, but at least this one's a real truck. :D

VERRRRY True!!! :p

AZDesertGS
02-02-06, 03:11 PM
The ridgeline is discontinued?


There was some press thingy a few weeks back were some executive from Honda were talking about there sales (being poor)....I could of swore they said something about it being discontinued in 08' ....but i may be wrong. :uh:

Brandicus
02-02-06, 03:22 PM
god that thing is ugly, but i hope it sells well for chevy's sake. If they think this will keep them building corvettes for the next 50 years then im all for it :)

sha4000
02-02-06, 03:51 PM
looks nice my friend has the last gen. on 22s and its a looker

1SICKLEX
02-02-06, 05:43 PM
I see the resemblance now, but at least this one's a real truck. :D
LOL, this looks better than the current one, IMO. Should continue to sell well. And :thumbup: :thumbup: to its versitility as you stated.

videcormeum
02-02-06, 08:50 PM
Looks like the Honda... :egads:

The Avalanche was around long before the Ridgeline.

This new generation reflects the styling changes made to the Chevy truck line for 2007. I don't think it has anything to do with Honda. If anything it's the other way around.

M.

SteVTEC
02-02-06, 09:33 PM
I like it. Styling looks good, and the only plastic cladding I really see is around the bed. IIRC the previous one had a lot more around the entire body. Neighbor used to have one but they moved away.

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^ that's the old one. New one definitely looks a ton better. :thumbup:

As for the Ridgeline, the only resemblance I see is that it has 4 doors and is also a truck (sorta). Besides that they look totally different. I wouldn't be surprised if Honda discontinues the Ridgeline though. Base price is way too expensive, they're not really fooling anybody about it being a "truck", and GM's newer full-sized SUVs make significantly more power with V8s, have far more capability, and also get the same or better mileage as the V6-only Ridgeline.