- sedan 84,042
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- sedan 84,042 gasoline silver automatic
2011 toyota avalon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The zen master of full-size sedans. introductionthe full-size 2011 toyota avalon might be toyota's best sedan. We think it's as good as more expensive lexus models, and better than the less-roomy lexus es350. toyota calls the 2011 avalon redesigned, but its v6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission and other mechanical components are carryover. We'd call it mildly re-styled and updated inside for 2011. the 2011 avalon improves on already impressive fuel economy ratings by 1 mpg. Also, the 2011 toyota avalon line-up is reduced to two models: loaded, and really loaded. In reality, the avalon gets just a tad better at what it already did really well. There's no dishonesty in this car, because it doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. avalon's serenity flows from many things, including its underlying design, vibration-mitigating features and good build quality. Whatever the reasons, the avalon is more tranquil than many sedans that cost a lot more. Empty-nesters will appreciate it for its comfort and flexibility, and families for its space, low operating cost and extensive list of standard equipment. the base 2011 avalon comes with just about everything any driver really needs, and then some, including leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a good stereo with bluetooth, xm satellite radio and a cd changer. The front seats are roomy and comfortable, the back seat downright spacious. The avalon rides as comfortably as any car made, almost impervious to the worst roads we travel. it also delivers good acceleration and mileage for such a roomy car. Its automatic transmission is quick shifting and decisive. The standard array of safety equipment surpasses that required by federal law, including a knee-protection airbag for the driver, and avalon performs well in government and insurance-industry crash tests. bottom line, the toyota avalon is easy to like and even easier to enjoy. Both come with a 268-horsepower, 3. 5-liter v6 and 6-speed automatic transmission. the avalon 32,595) comes standard with leather upholstery, a full complement of power accessories and features such as full-power front seats, dual-zone climate control with cabin air filter, audio and climate controls on the steering wheel, a power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and homelink universal transceiver, fog lights and 17-inch alloy wheels. The audio system has nine speakers, a six-cd changer, xm satellite radio receiver, a usb connector and bluetooth wireless connectivity. Options include heated front seats 440), memory seats with heating and cooling 1,020), and premium, 660-watt jbl synthesis audio 900) with 12 speakers. The navigation system with jbl audio 2,350) uses a 4cd changer and includes a rearview camera. Dealer installed options include remote start. avalon limited 35,835) adds a proximity key with pushbutton start, hid headlamps, a wood-and-leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a power sunshade for the rear glass. Options for the limited are limited to a touch-screen navigation system with voice control 1,450) and rearview camera; and special paint colors 220). safety features on all avalons include front-impact airbags, a driver's knee airbag, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front passengers, side-curtain head-protection airbags for outboard passengers front and rear and active front seat headrests, which are intended to cradle the head more effectively in a rear impact and limit whiplash injuries. Active safety features include vehicle stability control (vsc), anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist, and a tire pressure monitor. The optional rearview camera included with the navigation system can help the driver spot a child or pedestrian when backing up and we recommend getting it. walkaroundthe toyota avalon's calling card certainly isn't flashy looks. On the other hand, its styling is appropriately staid and elegant, and anything but offensive. The shape comes across as exactly what it is: a wrapping for the exceptionally comfortable, spacious cabin inside. In that sense, it recalls some stately european sedans of the 1950s and '60s. toyota has re-styled the full-size avalon for 2011, though the changes are hardly dramatic. It requires fairly thorough inspection to realize that the avalon has changed at all. The differences lie in details. Avalon's proportions and profile haven't changed a bit. nor have any of its dimensions, by more than a fraction of inch. Overall, the avalon is eight inches longer than toyota's top-selling camry sedan. By most exterior dimensions, it's roughly the same size as the ford taurus, chevrolet impala, and chrysler 300. Compared to european luxury sedans, it's larger than the mid-size mercedes e-class, but smaller than the full-size s-class sedan. the revised look for 2011 starts with a slightly wider grille connecting the headlight clusters with bolder, heavier chrome slats and trim. The lights apply the so-called light-pipe design, which creates the impression of illuminated tubes at night. The fog lights are now surrounded by a chrome garnish and more closely integrated in the air intake below the bumper. compared its predecessor, the 2011 avalon has thicker, more obvious chrome strips around its side windows, and slightly smaller, more sculpted side mirrors. Indeed, many of the styling details are optimized to limit wind noise inside the car, including the shape of the windshield pillars and the placement of wipers under the hood line. subtle details distinguish avalon limited from the standard car. Its wheels have 10 thin spokes rather than five thicker ones, and its door handles are chrome rather than painted. The limited's headlight clusters feature high-intensity discharge low beams, and its side mirrors have led puddle lights underneath. These are essentially invisible until the doors are unlocked with the key fob, at which point the puddle lights dump a swath of light on the pavement underneath the front doors. interiorthe toyota avalon's dashboard and much of its cabin have been redesigned for 2011, and it adds a couple of new standard features. The unique sliding doors that used to cover avalon's audio and climate control switches are gone, replaced by a more conventional array of buttons that are visible all the time. Nonetheless, the full-size avalon still delivers one of toyota's best interior packages. in a nutshell, the interior is perfectly appropriate to this sedan's general character. It contributes to avalon's serene ambience and, from the functional perspective, it's top-notch. Its door openings are large, and the side doors have three stop positions rather than the typical two. That makes it easier for people of all sizes and strengths to get the doors to catch. The step-in height is low, yet the seat bottoms are fairly high, so the drop down or thrust up is short for averaged size drivers and passengers. once inside, occupants are greeted with a finish that's warm and pleasing. It reminded us of much more expensive cars. There are still a couple of trim pieces to demonstrate that the avalon is not an extra-expensive luxury car but fewer than ever. The steering wheel in the limited has wood-leather trim, like an $80,000 european car. The simulated wood trim now has a matte, oiled look, rather than the glossy stuff toyota favored for years. If it doesn't look exactly like wood, it's genuinely attractive. Even the painted plastic pieces and chrome rings around the gauges and knobs are improved. The fit of the various parts and panels is impeccable. the front seats are large enough to accommodate oversize folk, but not so expansive that they make petite occupants feel uncomfortable or unsupported. Overall, we loved them. They'll adjust for a wide range of drivers, and the controls offer an excellent compromise between adequate adjustment and too many things to fiddle with. The avalon limited features a fan in the seat cushion and seatback that blows air through the perforated leather trim to improve comfort. the steering wheel tilts and telescopes manually through a wide range. The side-mirror adjustor is on the dash to the. CD Changer✔ Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Remote Start✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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