For starters, there is one grade of leather in the interior, premium. The base XLS model gets it as does the up-market
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| There is one grade of leather available in the interior, premium. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Touring model. Standard with the leather are heated cushions, imperative for cold Canadian winters. The driver's seat is 8-way power adjustable, with a powered lumbar support and power actuated headrest. The passenger gets a 4-way power seat, with no power lumbar support, but the power headrest stays. Front occupants aren't the only one's pampered, mind you, as rear passengers get an extremely comfortable bench that is separated into more of a dual-bucket setup, featuring standard reclining seatbacks that cant backwards anywhere from 25 to 35 degrees for a span of 10 degrees. The only Lexus sedan that comes equipped with reclining rear seats is the LS 430, which is pretty elite company for anything branded with Toyota's stylized "T" logo.
Of course the expected power windows, central locking power door locks with remote access, and power exterior mirrors come as part of the base package, as does a 4-spoke tilt and telescopic steering wheel, leather wrapped just like the shift knob I might add, while cruise control is also standard.
A few items that set the Avalon apart are its silver tone interior trim, in Touring versions, quite sporty and one of the reasons some might
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| Rear passengers get an extremely comfortable bench that is separated into more of a dual-bucket setup, featuring standard reclining seatbacks. (Photo: Toyota Canada) |
want to opt for the Touring model despite its lack of electronic driver aids. The door scuff plates are genuine stainless steel, a nice touch, while interior door handles and other trim pieces look rich in their bright chrome finish. The Touring gets pewter-colored 17-inch alloy rims as standard equipment, as well as a sporty rear decklid spoiler, which complements the sportier metallic interior trim well. Overall, it's the model for sport-oriented Avalon drivers, which until now have most likely been a very small group. The base car also gets high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, auto-leveling no less, and fog lamps are standard.
