Chevrolet Avalanche -

The hood and fenders featured aggressive folds, in contrast to the soft box of the other GMT800 models.
2003 models featured darker cladding, but GM's new president, Rick Wagoner, demanded deletion of this unpopular trim (as did certain elements of the public). From mid-year, Avalanche could be ordered without the cladding. The uncladded model, known as the Without Body Hardware (or better by its acronym WBH), and alternatively called slicksides by GM marketers, resembles the 2003 and 2004 Silverado in the front.
Avalanche was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2002[1].
There are two engine choices: A Vortec 5.3&# L V8 producing 290&# hp (216&# kW), for the half-ton 1500 series; and an 8.1&# L V8 with 325&# hp (242&# kW), for the three-quarter-ton 2500 series. The drivetrain is rear-wheel drive or available with selectable high/low four-wheel drive.The GMT900 Avalanche was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2006. Production of the redesigned Avalanche began at the Silao Assembly in March of 2006. The Avalanche maintains the styled front end much like its sister vehicles, the Tahoe/Yukon and Suburban, yet it still has the distinct midgate and integrated bed as found on previous incarnations. It has all the same standard and available features as the Suburban and the Tahoe.
A 2007 Avalanche was given away to the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Michael Young.
Engines: 5.3&# L Vortec 5300 V8, 320&# hp (239&# kW) 6.0&# L VortecMAX V8 with VVT, 355&# hp (265&# kW) (late 2006)