Chevrolet Avalanche axed

After two generations and eleven years of sales, Chevrolet has decided to call time on its Avalanche pick-up.

Based on the same full-size underpinnings as the Suburban and Silverado, the four-door, five-seat Avalanche’s unique feature was its ‘midgate’ that extended the cargo area into the cab.

With over 580,000 examples produced, it was undoubtedly a popular concept. However, annual sales have dropped off to around 20,000 units in recent years because, Chevrolet says, buyers are going for more traditional crew cab pick-ups instead. The growing downsizing trend is probably a factor too, but whatever the reasons 2013 will be the final model year for the Avalanche.

Chevrolet Black Diamond Avalanche (2013) Front SideChevrolet Black Diamond Avalanche (2013) Rear Side

To mark the end - and to help shift the remaining stock - a special Black Diamond version has been created that comes with unique badges and body-coloured load bed surrounds. Furthermore, the LS models now include fog lights, power-adjustable pedals, rear park assist and remote start as standard, while both the LS and LT trim grades get a rear-view camera.

Perhaps just as importantly, prices have been reduced by $2,500, meaning that the entry-level 2013 Avalanche costs $35,980 (plus a $995 freight charge) in the United States.

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