2013 Toyota Avalon

With new features and a new look for 2013, the Toyota Avalon should earn new respect as a top choice for a full-size sedan. Dynamic new look; luxury-like cabin quality; roomy seating front and rear; large trunk; generous interior storage.

Avalon’s standard leather-trimmed seats, soft-touch materials and French stitching add up to an environment that feels as if it were made just for you. Subtle design touches make sure that the interior of Avalon stands out.The engine is smooth and powerful and will provide plenty of acceleration to please most drivers. Although Avalon buyers in love with the previous car's indifferent dynamics might be a little disappointed with the new car, overall we think this sedan offers a nice blend of comfort and useful performance.

Hybrid System Net Power: 200 hp (149 kW)    

3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 268 hp @ 6200 rpm; 248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm Standard
Sport, ECO and Normal Modes
Hybrid engine: 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT-i; EV 34, ECO and Sport Modes
Emission Rating
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Standard
Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) 35
Ignition System
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Motor Type
Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Voltage
650V maximum
Battery Type
Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) 36
Voltage
244.8V maximum
Transmission
6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode Standard
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive Standard
Body Construction
Unitized body with front and rear anti-vibration sub-frames Standard
Suspension
MacPherson strut front suspension with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar; dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar Standard
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion Standard
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.) 40.0
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated 11.65-inch front disc brakes; solid 11-inch rear disc brakes with hydraulic brake booster, Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) and Star Safety System™