Segment: Medium
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
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While the Avalon looked like it was designed to win an AARP contest, it managed to offer more than enough for the U.S. market than some of the Big-Three carmakers.
Toyota took the decision to build a car comfortable enough for those who are not in a hurry anymore but designed to be appealing for the middle-aged people. It was an interesting mix of old and new built on the reliability reputation of the Camry.
The fourth generation of the Avalon was introduced at the New York Auto Show in 2012 as a 2013 model-year. It sported an aggressive front fascia, with slim headlights and a vast grille on the bumper's lower side. The upper grille was almost unnoticeable.
Inside, the Avalon dropped the column-shifter from the previous generation and installed it on the center console, above the buttons for the front seat heaters. Its generous interior space was suitable for everyone, either tall or short, both in the front and back. There were a set of analog dials on the instrument cluster plus a TFT display in the middle for the on-board computer. The infotainment system took a big chunk from the center stack and featured large knobs, OK to use with gloves in the winter.
The Avalon didn't have a problem with the power output, and that featured stayed for the 2013 model. Toyota installed a choice of two engines in the front and mated them with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
TOYOTA Avalon 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- 2.5L eCVT FWD (203 HP)
- 3.5L V6 6AT FWD (268 HP)
TOYOTA Avalon
2.5L eCVT FWD (203 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L eCVT FWD (203 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
| Power: | 113 KW @ - RPM 154 HP @ - RPM 152 BHP @ - RPM |
| Torque: | 153 lb-ft @ - RPM 207 Nm @ - RPM |
| Total maximum power: | 149.3 kw (203 hp) |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.6/62.2 in (1,590/1,580 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
TOYOTA Avalon
3.5L V6 6AT FWD (268 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 6AT FWD (268 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
| Power: | 197 KW @ 6200 RPM 268 HP @ 6200 RPM 264 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 336 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.6/62.2 in (1,590/1,580 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |