Chevrolet's 2008 Avalanche is set to arrive in the Middle East in mid October.

The 2008 Avalanche is an appealing option for customers looking for maximum flexibility in their vehicle, according to a Chevrolet official.

The Avalanche brings the best of two separate worlds. The powerful SUV not just provides more comfort, interior appointments, roominess, smoothness and quietness, but at the same time with up to a maximum 2.5 metres of cargo length in the open tray and a mighty 5.3-litre V8 engine, the Avalanche is also a true-blue pick up.

Based on GM's full-size GMT900 truck platform, which also serves Chevrolet's class-leading Tahoe and Suburban, the 2008 Avalanche is available in LS, LT and LTZ models and comes with a powerful, streamlined look, particularly with the steeply raked windscreen.

The front end features Chevrolet's signature body-coloured bar and golden bow-tie logo. Large, aerodynamic headlights have bright metallic reflectors which gives the Avalanche its aggressive styling. A wide track gives the 2008 Avalanche a poised balance, especially with the 17-, 18- or 20-inch tyres that fill the wheel housings.

The 2008 Avalanche also offers a host of convenience features, including Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and remote vehicle starting.

For the driver's relief from everyday traffic, the Avalanche has a CD/MP3-compatible radio, DVD entertainment system that includes an 8-inch screen. Passengers can derive comfort from firm seats with bigger bolsters, and the driver's seat is available with six-way power adjustment.

The pick up arrives in the Middle East with vibrant exterior colour options: Blue Granite Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Gray Stone Metallic, Dark blue Metallic, Summit White, Gold Mist Metallic, Sun Burst Orange II, Silver Birch Metallic, and Victory Red Metallic.- Trade Arabia News Service