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Toyota Avalon
Toyota’s f lagship Avalon is roomy, rides comfortably, and has
easy-to-use controls, which makes it a pleasant large car. The
3.5-liter V6 engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmis-
sion, and the combo smoothly delivers power. The hybrid version
has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that returned 42 mpg overall in
our tests, which is impressive for such a large sedan. Ride comfort
is excellent; it’s actually plusher than most Lexus models. The cabin
is quiet and lavishly furnished, particularly with the Limited trim.
Handling is responsive and secure, but the car’s low stance hurts
ease of access. The infotainment system includes a 9-inch touch
screen that is easy to use and has Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning and
automatic emergency braking.Overall Score 98
Predicted Reliability 50
Owner Satisfaction 50
Road-Test Score 93
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $35,650-$42,950
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Hybrid Limited, Hybrid
XLE, Hybrid XSE, Limited, Touring,
XLE, XSE
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.5-liter 4 hybrid (215 hp);
3.5-liter V6 (301 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic;
CVTLength (in.)..................... 196
Width (in.) ......................73
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 113
Weight (lb.) ..................3,680
% weight front/rear ...........58/42Max. Load (lb.) ................ 940
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular
CR overall mpg ..................4216 17 18
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Jointly developed with Subaru, the rear-wheel-drive Toyota 86
features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with a choice of
a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Its low curb weight
and balanced weight distribution help give it precise handling. In
corners, the car turns in promptly, but it can be challenging to con-
trol at its limits. The steering is well-weighted, and the ride is slightly
more compliant than its Subaru BRZ sibling’s. Braking performance
is impressive, with very short stopping distances in wet and dry con-
ditions. Inside, the cabin is relatively plain, with well-bolstered sport
seats, but getting in and out requires a bit of ducking. The vestigial
rear seats are best left for cargo. The standard audio system has a
7-inch touch-screen display. No advanced crash-prevention features
are available.
Overall Score 78
Predicted Reliability 04
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 78
Front-Crash Prevention NABase Price: $26,655-$32,420
Body Styles: coupe
Trim Lines: Base, GT, TRD SE
Drive Wheels: Rear
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 (205 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
6-speed manual
Length (in.)..................... 167
Width (in.) ......................70
Height (in.) ......................51
Wheelbase (in.) .................101
Weight (lb.) .................. 2,770
% weight front/rear ...........55/45
Max. Load (lb.) ................ 700
Cargo Volume, cu.ft................ 7
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
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CR overall mpg ..................30 Better than average
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