2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Trim Level Overview

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD

Topping the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche trim lineup is the LTZ 4WD five-passenger full-size crew cab pickup. Featuring the unique mid-gate system, whereby the rear cabin window and wall can be removed, this well-endowed truck’s bed expands from just over 5 feet to over 8 feet long. Additionally, such appearance goodies as 20-inch polished alloy wheels, a roof rack, a trailer hitch and wiring, and step running boards are all standard, as is an active, self-leveling suspension system. Inside, the LTZ 4WD presents standard leather upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front bucket seats, cruise control, leather-and-wood-accented steering wheel, dashboard, and door trim, dual-zone climate control, power accessories, including heated, reverse-tilting, power-retractable outside mirrors, remote engine start, universal remote garage door opener, and memory for driver's settings. Entertainment is provided by the standard single-CD player with ten Bose premium speakers, satellite radio, and a USB connection, while a voice-activated DVD navigation system and OnStar/Bluetooth hands-free phone technology keep passengers pointed in the right direction and connected to the outside world. Options, meanwhile, include six-passenger front bench seating, a power sunroof, heavy-duty Trailering Package, rear-seat DVD entertainment, and power-retractable step running boards.

Safety-wise, the 2011 Avalanche LTZ 4WD uses a center and rear locking differential, electronic hi-lo gear selection, and auto-locking hubs to provide on-demand four-wheel-drive traction. This all-weather, almost-all-terrain pickup’s safety prowess is further bolstered by four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, OnStar post-collision safety technology, and rear parking sensors.

The standard powertrain for the 2011 Avalanche LTZ 4WD is a 320-hp 5.3-liter Flex Fuel V8 engine and six-speed auto-manual transmission. Expect 335 lb-ft of torque from this combo, as well as E85 ethanol capability, variable valve timing, and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds as well. Fuel-efficiency numbers are unavailable for this 4WD heavy hauler, but mileage will be tepid, at best. Trailer-towing capacity, meantime, is 8,000 pounds.

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

As the flagship of the fleet, the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ five-passenger crew cab pickup ratchets up the comfort and convenience goodies accordingly. Expect, for example, 20-inch alloy wheels, step running boards, a trailer hitch and wiring, and a roof rack as standard appearance and utility amenities, as well as a 5-foot bed that stretches to more than 8 feet with the removal of the unique mid-gate – the rear cabin wall and window. An active, self-leveling suspension graces this elegant pickup as well. Comfort and convenience amenities, meantime, include leather upholstery, power-adjustable, heated front bucket seats, power accessories, including heated, power-retractable, reverse-tilting outside mirrors, cruise control, dual-zone air conditioning, universal remote garage door opener, remote engine start, and memory for driver's settings. Entertainment features include a single-CD player with eight Bose premium speakers speakers, satellite radio, and a USB connection. Additionally, the top-shelf LTZ boasts voice-activated DVD navigation and OnStar/Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, while options include a power sunroof, heavy-duty trailer-towing package, rear-seat DVD entertainment, and power-retractable step running boards, as well as front bench seating for added passenger capacity.   

Safety in the 2011 Avalanche LTZ is covered by standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, rear parking sensors, and dusk-sensing headlights. Standard OnStar post-collision safety communications technology is also standard

Again, a standard 5.3-liter ethanol-capable V8 powerplant and six-speed auto-manual transmission provide the 2011 Avalanche LTZ with 320 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque. This potent V8 also comes with variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds, though the result is a lackluster 15/21 mpg. With the available heavy-duty trailer towing package, however, this hefty rear-wheel-drive-only pickup can haul 8,100 pounds of trailer without breaking a sweat.