- sedan 48,680
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- Laredo, TX
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- sedan 48,680 gasoline black automatic
2013 toyota avalon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new version delivers passion in a big sedan. introductionthe toyota avalon has been completely redesigned for the 2013 model year. We thought the previous-generation avalon (2005-2012 models) was commendable for its smooth ride and easy operability. The all-new 2013 avalon builds on this, offering more responsive handling while maintaining excellent ride quality. A smooth, powerful v6 engine comes standard, while a hybrid gas-electric powertrain is optional for better fuel economy and extremely low emissions. But what makes the avalon great is that it's so easy to operate, a refreshing trait in a world of complicated, vexing cars and gadgets. The interior is comfortable and attractive, with leather standard. We found it very easy to live with the all-new 2013 avalon. for a brand long known for its high quality and plain vanilla design, toyota sent shock waves through the industry when it first displayed the all-new avalon. When compared to the latest-generation camry midsize sedan, the 2013 avalon full-size sedan looks like it came from another company entirely. The new design clearly gives the new toyota a much more expensive look and feel. the overall look of the 2013 toyota avalon is more muscular and refined than the old, lumpen box, with a coupe-like roofline that is somewhat reminiscent of the striking audi a7. The interior, meanwhile, boasts an almost luxury-class level of refinement, with upgraded leather that is now being hand-stitched to deliver a visual sense of craftsmanship. The large touchscreen adapts the latest version of toyota's entune infotainment system and the lcd screen atop the center stack replaces most traditional knobs and buttons. The rest migrate to a capacitive system that can be operated with barely a touch. the redesigned 2013 avalon is available with two distinct powertrain options, the most popular of which is likely to be the 3. 5-liter, 90-degree, dohc, six-cylinder engine with variable valve timing with intelligence that produces 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 248 pound-feet of torque. The 3. 5-liter v6 delivers surprisingly good fuel economy considering the size of the new avalon sedan and the power it pumps out. We found it smooth and powerful. Toyota says the avalon with the 3. 5-liter v6 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6. 7 seconds, which is quite quick. those who want to maximize mileage will be drawn to the avalon hybrid models, which use the latest iteration of the toyota hybrid synergy drive and are expected to get up to 40 miles per gallon. That's impressive for a full-size sedan, and all the more impressive considering the minimal sacrifice in performance. The 2013 toyota avalon hybrid is estimated to launch from 0 to 60 mph in around 8 seconds, which is average acceleration performance. The 2013 avalon is the first full-size toyota sedan to offer a hybrid gas-electric powertrain. the 2013 toyota avalon is produced at toyota's plant in georgetown, kentucky. The new toyota sedan is, in fact, the most american car the japanese maker has ever offered, the design work being handled by toyota's advanced styling studio in southern california, while the primary engineering work was done in suburban detroit. lineupthe 2013 toyota avalon comes in xle and limited grades and several sub-trim levels. Avalon xle premium 33,195) adds a rearview camera and moonroof, three-door smart key, auto-dimming mirror with compass, garage door opener, three-button eco switch. Optional safety features include safety connect, pre-collision system, blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert. walkaroundthe 2013 toyota avalon has a wider, more aggressive stance than the outgoing sedan, there's a sense of kinetic energy that we can't ever recall seeing in a toyota sedan especially one this big. The overall feel is one of a slightly more compact and taut vehicle, perhaps reflecting the fact that its overall height has been lowered an inch, with the overhangs shortened 0. 6 inches up front and 1. 8 inches in the rear. nowhere is the new look more obvious than up front, where the avalon's new face bears more than a subtle similarity to the latest-generation ford fusion, itself strongly influenced by ultra-luxury sports car maker aston martin. The soft, almost flabby look of the outgoing model (pre-2013) has been replaced by a tautly sculpted body, character lines stretching through the hood and from just behind the front wheels to the tips of the taillights. Toyota designers worked in half-windows at the back of the sloping roof to give rear seat passengers and even broader view of the world passing by. That underscores the way toyota has attempted to make form and function equal partners in the new avalon. interiorwith some coupe-like sedans, there's a distinct trade-off in functionality, but the 2013 avalon's 111-inch wheelbase allowed designers to sculpt a curvaceous exterior and still provide a surprising amount of head, leg, hip and elbow room, front and back. Headroom in the front seats is 38. 5 inches, or 37. 6 inches with the optional moonroof. and there's little excuse for rear seat passengers not to stretch out and relax. front and back, the 2013 toyota avalon is a far more lavishly outfitted sedan than the model it replaces. Toyota designers and engineers have worked well together to bring all that the driver might need to see or touch into just the right position, including that large touchscreen used for the entune infotainment system. It also allows ready access to smartphone-based apps such as pandora, bing, iheartradio, and services like fuel pricing, stock reports, traffic and weather data. Meanwhile, a second, capacitive-touch screen operating the climate control system. The navigation system is optional and can be avoided altogether. And that carefully stitched leather further adds to upscale feel. We think toyota could have done a better job with the wood trim, however, which looks too much like plastic. cargo capacity is good: 16 cubic feet of trunk space, 14. 4 cubic feet for avalon hybrid models. The experience revealed the new avalon to be a significant improvement from the soft and mushy boulevard cruiser that defined prior generations of the avalon. toyota took significant steps to firm things up. Among them: more braces and welds to increase chassis rigidity. A rigid chassis is a key element both for sharp handling response and a smooth ride. This allowed more precise tuning of the suspension. Suspension changes include new stabilizer bars and new spring rates. Toyota used macpherson struts up front and a multi-link suspension in the rear. Shedding about 100 pounds of mass also helped. body roll (lean) has been largely kept under control. Meanwhile, there's virtually no torque steer on this front-driver, even under the most. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Bluetooth✔ Alloy Wheels
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