Return of the Avalanche: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST Reviewed

[@steelgatorcrimsontide7403]

I think this truck is so cool I just wish it wasn't so goddamn expensive

[@dawsongranger4940]

Im hoping they'll be used bargains

[@ALMX5DP]

I also think it's cool but not only is it goddamn expensive it's also so goddamn heavy.

[@boy638]

I agree that low speed sound is annoying even through this video. It's like someone pressing down a few keys on a robotic piano.

[@Throttle_Dweebs]

I feel like they should have just called it the AvalanchE-V. I am looking forward to seeing their Trail Boss package, and the AT4 package for the Sierra EV.

[@boxoffisa]

EValance

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@boxoffisa *valance* /ˈvaləns/ - (a) a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed in order to screen the structure or the space beneath it. (b) a dust ruffle.

[@connerymartin2952]

5:10 Most avalanche owners didn't use it either but it's cool. You're supposed to latch the glass inside a notch underneath the midgate.

[@JoseMedina-gf4cu]

Yep, I was looking for this comment

[@junehanzawa5165]

I guess he creates videos but he doesn't watch any. 😊

[@ALMX5DP]

How are the Avalanche midgates holding up over time? Wonder if they are prone to leaks and such. I'm sure this design would try to improve on any points of failure but I always wonder about having such a large seal and how over time it would fair.

[@LaRuta-sk8rr]

That price tag makes my eyes watery.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@LaRuta-sk8rr The 2025 2WT trim is all in under $50k that is a full sized crew cab gas price without the high operating cost. Do your homework.

[@ethanmonat]

@@kelviskelvis7140 You can't buy that. Right now all you can buy is the "first edition", which is over 100K when all is said and done.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@ethanmonat the LT is on sales lots right now. Or you can wait a couple months for the 2wt. I already know about the RST it is already in my driveway. The truck does as advertised. Any truck on the lot today can be bought with deep discounts if you do your homework. The SEV RST FED in white can be bought below $85k

[@100M2B]

That freaky sound cannot be ignored. GM really thought and still thinks it's okay to sell this product 'as-is'? 🙄

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@100M2B Not so fast - Its has to project a sound (required) for pedestrians when under 30 mi/h. The volume is a bit high on GM vehicles compared to other EVs.

[@RobbieHerrera]

I thought I would miss Apple CarPlay when I got my Tesla. I don't.

[@oscarquezada4740]

there is a place to store the glass, this truck is better than the cybertruck for the money

[@factweekly1170]

Agree with the CarPlay issue, it causes you to lose the 'fire and forget' navigation method of choosing the destination on your phone then driving. Now you either have to fumble with the infotainment display or try and navigate with your phone while driving. iPhones are the most popular smartphone device in the US and it seems odd to omit their car compatibility

[@ethanmonat]

For Apple iPhone users...

[@factweekly1170]

I mean, if a vehicle ONLY supported CarPlay, would that prevent you from buying it?

[@ethanmonat]

@@factweekly1170 I own four cars. One of them supports smartphone navigation/integration, one has an aftermarket a/v system that supports integration, and the other two, do not. So, no, lack of smartphone integration wouldn't stop me from buying a car. Get a phone holder and Bluetooth pair your phone, if you have to use your smartphones features while driving?

[@Reu_ag]

How is stuffing 200kw battery into one vehicle better for the environment 🤷‍♀️

[@0HOON0]

Yeah not great. But still better than buying a new gas truck.

[@gearheadtechnology]

@@0HOON0 Have the stats to back that up? Also what about the emissions from the power plants that power it?

[@0HOON0]

@@gearheadtechnology For this specific EV, no. But a great deal of relatively unbiased research has been done using other examples. The general consensus is that a crossover point on c02 emissions is reached before the ten year mark on almost all EVs. Obviously, the local power grid and usage cases change these numbers significantly. But on balance EVs are better if you're worried about global warming. Other types of pollution varies with many factors but also generally favors EVs.

[@xzimxzim]

For the price I feel like the mid-gate should be powered. Push a button and the glass retracts down and the seats tumble and fold. Watching Ryan do it is giving off vertical T-top 80’s vibes. 😂

[@Californiagent]

That autonomous driving was super cool 😎

[@QuietStormX]

You didn't Read the Owners Manual to learn the functions of this EV Truck. I muted most of the gripes on no Apple or Android Auto. In EV's.. It would hep if you do reviews read about them to know before you complain.. ;-(

[@joshuafolsomart2057]

Put a camper shell on it and u have one of the best weekend getaway campers on the market. Especially if ur doing ski trips and don’t want to pay for a room. Can easily just turn the heater on in the car and ur good while ur sleeping in the back.

[@d.l.1567]

It looks like every non-luxury car manufacturer must have at least a couple of models that hit the 100k mark OTD,. I joked a few months ago that within 10 years a Sentra will cost 100K and we'll see the first non-luxury truck or SUV hitting 200k, but seeing how these trucks and SUVs are hitting 100k so comfortably these days, maybe it wasn't a joke it will be less than 10 years. And let's not forget the states where people have to pay yearly taxes on their cars, I'm sure that's a ton of fun. If people don't have a choice but to buy cars at these prices or can't help themselves and choose to go deep into dept, our only saving grace would be for the banks not to give out loans anymore, but fat chance that will happen.

[@baltazarkosa29]

Ryan is absolutely right - Silverado EV work-truck is a really good option to consider EV pickup

[@EZapar]

Yeah, that noise it makes... Total deal breaker.

[@jamesh1641]

I don’t dislike EV’s but these EV products are DOA in today’s market. The non-Tesla market is not there in any numbers to make a profit which is what companies have to do.

[@jht8367]

I will never buy a new car that doesn’t have CarPlay.

[@KittRembo]

I definitely like the GMC Sierra over this one, I think it looks alot better!

[@gregr7573]

Sounds like the ending of the old thx sound from the movie intros that's so strange it would drive me crazy!

[@commbubba1990]

I’d find the speaker that obnoxious sound comes from and snip those wires lol

[@Californiagent]

Would it be wise to change to smaller wheels and bigger tires for offloading?😅 if so I'd do that

[@0HOON0]

This is a problem across the entire industry.

[@JamesSymmonds]

The low speed noise is annoying? Congratulations to the design team, they did their job! Some EVs have such a low key noise that they are easy to ignore/miss.

[@lawdog516]

That under 20 mph noise is ridiculous, it sounds like a person who was playing the organ and had a heart attack and died on his keyboard!!!!

[@sdfasdfvccvvc]

This looks very aesthetically pleasing (unlike certain "steel-coffin-on-wheels" thing). Chevy would sell a lot of these if they'd just price it lower and finally learn how to write stable software for its infotainment system (same applies to other EV models Chevy/GMC sells).

[@bigpoppa1992]

Yeah that sound is kinda annoying.

[@m3arvin]

Looks cool... Avalanche was one of my favorite GM products... but you're right... it's too tedious to use. Lack of AirPlay and that grating noise = non-starter. BTW, you should NOT air down for comfort. The pressure is so high because the vehicle is heavy AF. Drop the pressure and you'll overheat the tires and risk blow-outs and rollovers (Ford Explorer + under-pressurized Firestone tires).

[@luke2244]

I don’t hate these initial expensive price tags if it means that technology will trickle down and eventually become more affordable. As Tesla and Lucid have demonstrated.

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

Would LOVE to see you do a Cybertruck! There's no one else I'd rather see content of it from on all of KZbin

[@Car_conversati0nz]

Pretty cool truck! I still think i would choose a gas truck, but GM is doing a pretty good job!

[@jc-rp6wv]

What in the THX is that sound!!??

[@TinLeadHammer]

The monkeys are listening.

[@blakeanderson237]

The button to open the frunk is in the grille haha

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Taking guesses now - the deprecation in the first year will be ??????? I’m thinking 45%

[@anthonyb755]

Looking forward to the Trail Boss version review 😎

[@Drumyke]

I bought my Avalanche so long ago, it's old enough to vote.

[@Fishing_Rod_Engineer]

It looks more like the old Honda Ridgeline. The A pillers in the Avalanche had a window in them.

[@demaniage]

Like the price of the gas trucks aren’t enough 😂

[@jasonsong86]

They should have designed the removable divider in a way that you can leave the glass piece in place and seal against the tonneau covers so that you can still use that space while in weathers.

[@lucwoolsey4147]

It does do exactly that!

[@jasonsong86]

@@lucwoolsey4147 Can you do that? Have lower portion open and top part sealed against the tonneau cover?

[@jasonsong86]

@@lucwoolsey4147 so I looked at chevy video, you can lower the mid gate 40/60 split style. That is not a bad idea.

[@lucwoolsey4147]

@@jasonsong86 yep it works great. I use it all the time. Nice big storage area and still sealed from the elements and lockable!

[@jonzaremba]

They should give options for the under 20mph noise.

[@johnufkes3974]

I believe the one hour button is for the mobile wifi

[@drivingsports]

It does keep the vehicle on. We used it a bunch.

[@bigstraz]

These trucks are too heavy. It’s going to be a weapon out on the highway and not in a good way.. there should be a special license required to drive these.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@bigstraz Then that applies to all full sized crew cab trucks.....

[@ALMX5DP]

@@kelviskelvis7140 full size half tons are considerably lighter than this. Even most 3/4 tons are lighter, it's only similar once you start talking about the 1-ton segment.

[@commbubba1990]

Really sick of all the fake noises in ev’s.

[@jimbrown7261]

I thought Avalanche was a Silverado in avalanche trim. Now I know.

[@matthewbrady3660]

Can you send the directions from your iPhone to the vehicle? I found out that work around in a Tesla. Still not an ideal substitute for CarPlay but better than using the infotainment center

[@WW-wf8tu]

GM. 👎 The look is fine. The mid gate glass is a deal killer👎 No apple car play👎 Tire size👎 Noises thing 👎 Running boards👎 Weight👎 Crab mode👎 Seat comfort 👎 Vehicle price 👎 So, Ryan, are there ample chargers in the PNW that make having an EV do-able for us?

[@LongIslandMopars]

Its a good looking truck for an LS swap....😎

[@h1dden_]

I love cars, I like learning about them and I work on my project in my spare time. But these new cars are getting CRAZY with their size, weight, and price tag! 56k starting?? 9 THOUSAND pounds??? Do I need a CDL to drive this thing?? Its getting out of hand...

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@h1dden_ This trim level has a turning radius 25% smaller than the competitor F150 lightning. It is easier to maneuver in parking spots. The weight vs 1/5th the cost per mile is an easy choice. These new cars are better than the older gassers.

[@ambertrails]

Wow, the ev sound is really annoying, it sounds like some electrical component is about to explode :D And I don't really like the whole front design, it looks like a normaql truck was stung by a bee :D

[@Trades46]

Hugely impressive, but with this much weight and that price tag....ouch.

[@nevv8581]

Almost $100,000 USF? Let’s be realistic here… who can afford this? Having experience with the Avalanche during its day, it was very versatile but I agree, it’s not for everyone. Besides the outrageous price of admission, and all its shortcomings as mentioned, it is an EV. The range is going to be severely reduced with winter driving, towing, etc etc. Secondly infrastructure still isn’t there for convenient quick charging while on the road that is if the charging station is working or not occupied. By quick I mean less than 1/2 hr realistically. Therefore convenience only applies to charging it at home overnight. GM/Chevy, Toyota, Ford and all other major auto makers should be spending more time improving fuel efficiency with hybrid tech. They can do it, they just won’t for some reason. Oh well.

[@JRs-guitars]

🤢 GM...

[@VolcanoPudding]

And only about 10 dollars per pound!💲💲💲💲

[@alittleofthisnthat5665]

🤔...bro it's literally 4 steps to open the midgate and pro tip to removing the glass...don't do it from the sides doesn't even make sense to properly handling glass but you get in and unlock it while you are in the middle to properly balance it and it has its own place to stow it safely/realy surprised you didn't break it so GM thought of you

[@billbarberconstructioninc.17]

Really gonna just glaze over the 450 mile range but talk about apple car play atleast 5 times. Give me a break. Frunk button is in the grill offset to the right. Four wheel steering. The crab walk option (which is really just a gimmick) will be coming soon in an update. Uni body frame with air ride suspension. Factory 24" wheels. A mid gate that you can open with removable window option allowing you to load a full 4x8 sheet of plywood in with truck with the tailgate closed. Super cruise feature on almost all major highways. (Which if you drive in freeway traffic daily is absolutely amazing) and it comes with the truck free(you don't have to pay for that service) Has google maps, which everyone already has on their phones. But know you just have to say "hey Google, take me to ..." and it'll automatically take you their with the gps. Bud, this is the best EV truck on the market. Don't forget low ride mode... Hurts my ears lolol please

[@Doncan0823]

First of all I hope you and your family are doing well and safe after the storm. Second, that truck is 4k pounds too heavy and 30k too expensive.

[@drivingsports]

Yeah we're good. Winds completely missed us -- but hit everywhere else in the PNW.

[@tjdultra6982]

I actually thought the Avalanche is back haha

[@santanaharold84]

This truck is expensive, so it is the Ram, ford and DENALI GAS VERSION. they will go above 90k and you still need to spend on gasoline. Rivian and cyber truck are expensive also. Which truck is cheap?

[@Peregar4ik]

that sound is triggering rage in me, i would tear out the speaker that makes it. Infuriating.

[@santanaharold84]

What is the point if they name this the avalanche or Silverado. Will it make someone feels good? Don’t think so

[@nlken7175]

Calling this a Silverado is calling the Mustang Mach E a Mustang. Stupid.

[@Mykhos]

A huge problem we saw with electric is one of the first ones ,like 20 years ago. They try too design "out of the box" things "ugly" or somehow useless tech that people do not want or use. You told it, f-150 ligthning look like the f150. Old civic was looking like a normal civic. Chevy silverado "hybrid" was a normal chevy. All oyher brand back in the day butned themself with that and slow performance.... until tesla beating sports cars and looking good . : 8' feet bed is nice , but at -20 C or -40C, not sur i want to use it even if needed 😅 avalanche went wrong back then... or it is goodnin summer places and beaches.

[@rkiels]

Don't drive over turtles!

[@Solderdoritos]

Rayan please pin me😊 I’m the guy who commented with you on 2023 RAV4 woodland video

[@TinLeadHammer]

The warning sound is extremely annoying, especially in the forest. Then again, I find the idea of an electric pickup truck extremely stupid. Did you say, it was a "work truck" trim? Right.

[@drivingsports]

There is also a work truck. This isn’t the work truck trim.

[@terrasaid7524]

first like, first view and first comment !!!

[@adamtacheira5323]

I’m sorry but the “I’m six foot one, legs and torso proportionate” is getting excessive.

[@rondail5675]

Nice, but too expensive!

[@GreyCrowe]

Utes won't ever be as popular in the US. They're harder to live in.

[@0HOON0]

How are Utes harder to live with?

[@supersin22]

Very cool truck, price sucks and so does that noise it plays when going slow, yikes who ever picked that particular noise to play should be fired. It's like a organist died and their body is resting on the keys.

[@Michael-hj3jg]

Can’t stand the roof, the removal rear panels the noise lack of Apple car play and no at any price maybe a v8 hybrid maybe with no cuclynder off and on crap

[@jameskpokou2979]

PLEASE STOP CALLING IT AN AVALANCHE!!!

[@drivingsports]

Avalanche.

[@GaryRichards-cb1fc]

That sound is ominous, ugly.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@J26-e6g]

Yes there is a button bottom right side of front grill 2:44, and dude, just ask google for coffee and it will get you there. Google is way better. Its the future. Wheelbase is just 0.75 inches longer than the f150 lightning. 30:50

[@drivingsports]

The Chevy Rep that dropped it off told me, specifically, there was no button on the front to open the frunk.

[@santanaharold84]

What is the point if they name this the avalanche or Silverado. Will it make someone feels good? Don’t think so