| The new Avalon is the third generation of Toyota\'s | | | | new are the rear reclining seats, which recline up to 10 |
| large sedan, derived from the same the midsize | | | | degrees. |
| Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES330 entry-level | | | | Comfort is the key word when it comes to the |
| luxury sedan. Toyota put considerable effort into giving | | | | Avalon. The new Avalon is 5 inches longer than its |
| the new Avalon a more distinct identity. It\'s now larger | | | | predecessor is, and by rerouting the exhaust pipes, |
| and more luxurious than the Camry. It\'s also more | | | | Toyota engineers created a flat floor in the back and |
| powerful and roomier inside than the Lexus ES330. | | | | 40.9 inches of legroom, versus 35.6 inches in the |
| \"The all-new Avalon is distinctive, stylish and the most | | | | Lexus ES330. For added comfort, the Avalon\'s rear |
| American vehicle of any Toyota product to date,\" | | | | seats recline by 10 degrees. Five long-legged adults |
| said Don Esmond, senior vice president and general | | | | can sit in the car comfortably. For the driver and |
| manager of the Toyota Division in the United States. | | | | front-seat occupant, there are no legs knocking against |
| The Avalon comes equipped with a new 3.5L V6 | | | | the center console. Rear passengers, including the one |
| 280-hp engine paired to a five-speed sequential shift | | | | in the middle, can rest their feet on a flat floor. |
| automatic transmission. With this new engine, the | | | | Headroom is good. All models in the range feature |
| Avalon can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.6 seconds. An | | | | front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear |
| estimated fuel economy of 22 city and 31 highway | | | | side-curtain airbags, in addition to a driver\'s knee |
| miles per gallon is another amenity of the new | | | | airbag. A brake-assist system determines whether a |
| redesign. New exterior enhancements include a dual | | | | driver has used the full potential of the brakes in an |
| rear exhaust, front chrome grille, and a four-inch longer | | | | emergency; if the system senses that more braking is |
| wheelbase. The extended wheelbase adds to the | | | | required, ABS will activate until the pedal is released. |
| interior space and comfort of the passengers. Also | | | | |