The large 408-litre (14.4 cubic foot) trunk gets a cargo net, a handy item but not always included as standard equipment, and the
rear seats fold forward to expose an even handier pass-through for toting large, otherwise cumbersome items. In the end, the Avalon is larger, more accommodating, better finished and much more stylish, inside and out, while its engine performs like a V8 without the politically incorrect fuel-economy and emissions ratings of these large displacement mills. Setting the new Av apart even further are sport sedan-like driving dynamics. It's a truly complete package, with the added benefit of Toyota's legendary reliability and trusted customer service.
Yes, Toyota will sell a boatload more Avalon's in model year 2005 than it did in 2004, and the world's most profitable automaker deserves to. After all, it didn't get be number one in Japan and approaching number three in the rest of the world by making a lot of mistakes. On that note, the 2005 Avalon will go a long way to silence critics of the outgoing car, and simultaneously will do Toyota proud as its flagship sedan.
Specifications:
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| The 2005 Avalon will go a long way to silence critics of the outgoing car, and simultaneously will do Toyota proud as its flagship sedan. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Yes, Toyota will sell a boatload more Avalon's in model year 2005 than it did in 2004, and the world's most profitable automaker deserves to. After all, it didn't get be number one in Japan and approaching number three in the rest of the world by making a lot of mistakes. On that note, the 2005 Avalon will go a long way to silence critics of the outgoing car, and simultaneously will do Toyota proud as its flagship sedan.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $39,900 - $47,572
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 280 hp, 260 lb-ft torque, 24-valve, DOHC, 3.5L V6
- Transmission: 5-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD (optional BA)
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 408 L (14.4 cu ft)
- Curb Weight (min - max): 1,583 - 1,615 kg (3,490 - 3,560 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 11.0 / 7.3 L/100 km
- Coefficient of Drag (Cd): 0.29
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Buick Lucerne, Chrysler 300, Ford Five Hundred, Hyundai XG 350, Kia Amanti, Nissan Maxima
- Web Site: www.toyota.ca
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