2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Inside, there's plenty of room for passengers, and the cabin stays quiet even at speed, though the plastic dash can crack over time. The bed is deep and wide, so you can haul gear without it spilling over the sides, but the truck's length makes tight parking spots a challenge. The LT adds power-adjustable pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and remote start over the base LS, but skips the LTZ's heated leather seats and Bose audio. Its 5.3L V8 makes 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls hard from a stop and handles snow or mud without breaking a sweat. The LT rides on coil-over-shock rear suspension instead of leaf springs, which gives it a smoother unloaded ride than a Silverado but still handles a full payload.