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2007 Toyota Avalon Review
Satisfying, soothing, superbly detailed.
2007 Avalon Review Summary & Specifications
The Toyota Avalon may be the best full-size sedan you can buy. Completely redesigned less than two years ago, the Avalon takes full advantage of the latest technologies in safety, efficiency, and performance. It's roomy, smooth and comfortable.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Stewart filed this report from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Fullsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Avalon XL ($26,875); Touring ($29,175); XLS ($31,325); Limited ($34,065) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 268-hp 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front-seat mounted side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, driver's knee airbag, ABS, EBD, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, Brake Assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Georgetown, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 26875 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Avalon Limited ($34,065) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone climate control with air filtration; remote keyless entry; power door locks with anti-lockout feature; power windows with driver and passenger auto up/down, pinch protection and retained power; Optitron instruments with chrome accents; maintenance indicator light; steering-wheel-mounted audio and climate controls; multi-function information display with audio, climate control, temperature and trip computer; cruise control; engine immobilizer; tilt and telescoping steering column; full-size spare tire with matching alloy wheel; power moonroof; four-way adjustable power passenger seat; heated outside mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming on driver's side; auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and Homelink universal transceiver; aluminum door scuff plates; anti-theft system; 360-watt JBL Synthesis audio system with six-disc CD changer and 12 speakers; one-touch auto-reverse power rear sunshade; power driver's seat cushion length adjuster; Smart Key; HID headlamps; wood and leather trimmed shift knob and steering wheel; rain-sensing windshield wipers; driver and passenger seat heater and fan |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Vehicle Stability Control ($650) includes traction control and Brake Assist; voice-activated DVD navigation ($1,900) deletes cassette player; Dynamic Laser Cruise Control ($600) |
| Destination Charge | 580 |
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| Price as Tested | 37795 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 248 @ 4700 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/31 |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 197.2/72.8/58.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/55.8/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/55.8/41.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, Chapman struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3595 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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