2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 2WD
The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 2WD is a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,800 MSRP.
It makes 320 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 335 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
The Avalanche measures 221.3 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,840 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,800 ($52,091 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol V8 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Horsepower | 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline or E85 flex-fuel |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 x 1.2 in vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.5 x 0.8 in vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 in aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 in aluminum |
| Tires Front | P265/70R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221.3 in |
| Width | 79.1 in |
| Height | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,840 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars