First Look: 2011 Toyota Avalon

Toyota necessities individuals to assume from traveling in "Avalon Class"
once searching for a giant front-wheel drive premium sedan. The
adjustments to Toyota's massive sedan have a tendency to be reasonably minor, less than Toyota guarantees
it are going to be enough to can help give the Avalon better positioning.
The 2011 Avalon's general structure plus shape could be still exactly the same
to persist year's automobile, but currently receives a bigger front grille which could be
flanked by slimmer projector headlights. Its foglights obtain new
encasings and further chrome outlines the greenhouse and
chiseled skirts. To the back, its dual exhaust integrates smoothly
back into the bolder diffuser, whereas a sculpted trunk lid offers the
hindquarters added pizzazz. Taillights now incorporate LED components
and encompass the reverse and make signals into one sleeker
package. The fresh wheel designs add to the model's new appear.
Much previous point used to be taken to redesign its interior though smartly. New colour
selections and premium touch points aim to uplift the sedan close to
the luxurious echelon. Two trim levels -- Avalon and Restricted -- are
out on hand and are available customary allowing for an eight-way power driving force seat,
backup camera, dual zone climate management, moonroof, and 17-inch
wheels. Step up to the Limited and an influence passenger seat, driver
seat cushion extension, rain sensing wipers, smart key, and cooled
seats are included during the standard features listing. Optional on both
is the JBL Synthesis sound system, heated seats, and
navigation.
Passengers additionally are welcomed by standard Bluetooth phone and
audio connectivity, USB and auxiliary ports, and as we have a tendency to simply
discussed, a revised DVD-based navigation. The nav's maps and
usability are said to be simpler and quicker to apply. More backseat
room is attained thank you to enlarged reclining seats. For extra
convenience, there is an electronically controlled rear window
shade.
The sole engine option -- a three.5-liter V-6 VVT-I -- remains in
place but is tuned for improved fuel economy and decrease emissions.
The ULEV-certified mill generates 268-horsepower at 6200 rpm and
248 pound-feet of torque at 4700 rpm while mated to its six-speed
automatic gearbox. The combo also returns an estimated 20 mpg in
the city and Twenty-nine mpg highway, or Twenty-three mpg combined. That's a slight
improvement over last year's 19/28/23 rating.
Safety features come back together with a seven airbag safety internet, Automobile
Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and TRAC
traction control. And yes, the model projects replete with a
redesigned accelerator pedal and brake override system.
Three new exterior colours -- Zephyr Blue Metallic, Cypress
Pearl and Sizzling Crimson Mica -- suffer from been added to the colour
pallet. Avalon grade patrons can choose between three leather colors
that come with Ivory, Lightweight Gray, and Black, while Limited grade
householders can specify Ivory, Light Gray, and Black Bordeaux.
Look for it to hit U.S. dealership about that spring.