Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Toyota Avalon XL ($27,375); Touring ($29,325); XLS ($31,375); Limited ($34,415)
Engines:	268-hp 3.5 liter V6
Transmissions:	6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	front-impact airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	Vehicle Stability Control with traction control and Brake Assist ($650)
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Georgetown, Kentucky


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Toyota Avalon XLS ($31,375)
Standard equipment:	power moonroof, leather-trimmed eight-way power driver and four-way power front-passenger seats, reclining rear seats with locking trunk pass-through, wood grain trim, dual-zone climate control with air filtration, remote keyless entry, power windows with one-touch operation for driver and front passenger, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and Homelink universal transceiver, Optitron instruments with chrome accents, AM-FM stereo with nine speakers and in-dash six-CD changer, tilt-telescope steering wheel with audio and climate controls, heated outside mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming on driver's side, aluminum door scuff plates, integrated fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare
Options as tested (MSRP):	JBL Synthesis 360-watt audio ($940) with 12 speakers and Blue Tooth connectivity; XM satellite radio kit ($449); eight-way power adjustable passenger seat ($740) with variable seat heating; Vehicle Stability Control ($650) with traction control and Brake Assist; carpeted floor and trunk mats ($199)
Destination charge:	($775)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$35128
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Engine:	3.5-liter dual overhead-cam 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	268 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	248 @ 4700
Transmission:	6-speed automatic with sequential manual shift feature
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/28 mpg
Wheelbase:	111.0 in.
Length/width/height:	197.2/72.8/58.5 in.
Track, f/r:	62.2/61.6 in.
Turning circle:	36.9 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.8/55.8/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.5/56.2/40.9 in.
Cargo volume:	14.4 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	1000
Suspension, f:	independent L-shaped control arms with MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent dual-link with MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	5.3 in.
Curb weight:	3570 lbs.
Tires:	P215/55R17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	18.5 gal.