Monday, 25 July 2011

Toyota Avalon 2011 Review

New for 2011

For 2011, Toyota Avalon gets front and rear new styles, new impetus and more standard features. In addition, the trim levels were reduced at the Avalon base (which is the XLS trim outgoing) and Avalon Limited.

Introduction

The full-size sedan used to be the exclusive domain of American automakers. Popular with families, they gave a lot of space and comfort for passengers and luggage were the size of an apartment in New York. Current full-sizers are perhaps not as massive as they were, but they are much more compact, they provide space for about the same people and things. A good example is the 2011 Toyota Avalon.

Last Avalon is known for spacious, many luxury features and a refined ride. Although the model year brings some refreshing new style (front end / back and the instrument panel), more standard features to cut and reduce levels of 3-2, 2011 Avalon is identical to that debuted six years ago. And 'good for us, because there is so much to recommend Avalon. Although smaller than its external appearance than most of its competitors, Avalon can provide more cabin space. At the same time, the rear seat is a suitable everywhere, reclining seatbacks standard, a generous head room and available power rear sunshade.

And then the car is an important combination of performance and fuel efficiency. The standard 268-power V6 engine accelerates faster than its competitors still returns an impressive Avalon powered fuel mileage estimates of 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

Unlike previous years, however, the Avalon is now facing a better competitors like the Buick LaCrosse and Ford Taurus. And even with the style settings of this year, the Avalon can be a bit too soft for some buyers. One last complaint involving Avalon prices has been addressed this year as the base model is well equipped but without a price increase. However, some budget-conscious buyers may wish there was a more fundamental, low-cost model. While the Toyota Avalon 2011 is at the top of his game and is easy to recommend, which is worthy competition deserves to be studied.

Body styles, trim levels and options

In 2011 Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan comes in base and Limited trim levels. Standard equipment on the Avalon base includes alloy wheels 17 inches, fog lights, auto-dimming driver and mirrors, heated mirrors, sunroof, automatic headlamps, leather upholstery, a leather steering wheel and shift knob speed, a reversing camera (mounted in retrospect), trim, cruise control, full power accessories, dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, a power driver seat, a seat Tilt the back, Bluetooth connectivity and a nine stereo speakers (with six CD changer and USB / iPod connector).

The Limited adds xenon headlights, automatic wipers, keyless ignition / entry, power seat adjustment additional driver, a passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, driver memory functions, a rear sunshade with electric drive and a more powerful audio system with 12 speakers.

Some of the features of limited, such as upgraded audio system and heated seats are available at the base of Avalon, while a voice-activated touch screen navigation system with traffic reporting is optional for the two garrisons.

Engines and performance

Front-wheel-drive 2011 Toyota Avalon motivates 3.5-liter V6 power of 268 hp and 248 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. EPA estimated fuel mileage of Avalon stand for 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, making it one of the most fuel full-size sedans available.

Security

Standard safety features for 2011 Toyota Avalon includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, active front headrests, front airbags, side seat, mid and side curtain airbags, driver knee airbag.

In government crash tests of the negotiations, Toyota Avalon earned a perfect five stars in all categories-frontal and side impact. At the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, Avalon has got a higher score of "good" its protection of occupants in frontal-offset and side impact crashes.

Interior Design and Special Features

The interior of the Toyota Avalon feels luxurious and thanks for inviting indicators of design, bright, friendly and quality control of materials and ergonomic high. This year, the redesigned instrument panel and center console, with standard wood and metal details, but the atmosphere of luxury, the stunning Avalon like their cousins ​​Lexus.

The front seats are wide and accommodating, and with the little that you also get heated and ventilated seats with adjustable seat cushion length. The rear seats are very comfortable as well. Clearance is ample, even for the standard full-size sedan and the rear seats have a manual tilt back, allowing passengers to stretch out on long journeys. A six-footer can sit with more than enough for the head and knee, and with an almost flat floor, getting three in the back seat, on the day of carpooling is not an issue.

A small annoyance is the inability to fold the rear seats (with reclining feature of the trade-off). Trunk measures 14.4 cubic feet, less than what is available in other full-size sedans.

Guide

Not surprisingly, the Toyota Avalon 2011 is at its best on the road. The cabin remains quiet, ultra-smooth V6 engine is powerful and moving the suspension swallows up road imperfections without drama. Avalon is no athlete, however, so those interested in the driving experience a bit more complicated to consider the Buick LaCrosse. Address Avalon is too light to feel sporty, but responds to the driver's commands precisely in a fluid. In addition, a command in turn makes the Avalon feel unexpectedly maneuverability in narrow streets.

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