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Summary
Toyota Avalon offers a strong value among full-size sedans. Smooth and comfortable, it's a great sedan, though its styling could use a bit of swoop or flash to match its performance.Avalon is a practical sedan, but it can be equipped with luxurious leather seats, handsome seven-spoke aluminum wheels and a JBL sound system that rivals almost anything you can buy for your home. It's Toyota's flagship sedan.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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XL with front bucket seats ($25,845), with front bench seat ($26,665); XLS with front bench seat ($30,305), with front bucket seats ($30,405) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual multi-stage airbags, front side-impact air bags, side-impact door beams, child door locks, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Vehicle Skid Control with traction control and emergency Brake Assist |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Georgetown, Kentucky |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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XLS ($30,405) |
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Standard Equipment:
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ABS, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, power heated mirrors, AM/FM/cassette/CD with 7 speakers, cloth upholstery; automatic climate control, driver information display (compass, trip computer, outside temperature and calendar functions), fog lights, aluminum alloy wheels, rear map lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Package ($895) includes heated front seats, JBL Premium stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, 205/60R16 tires, aluminum wheels, power seats with driver seat memory, leather upholstery |
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Destination Charge:
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485 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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31785 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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210 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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220 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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21/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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107.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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191.9/71.7/57.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.0/60.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.6 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.7/55.2/41.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.9/55.1/40.1 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3439 |
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Tires:
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205/60R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.5 |
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