- sedan
- 11,999 overpriced
- Hernando, MS
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan gasoline silver automatic
2005 toyota avalon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It has always been aimed at drivers who appreciate quality and comfort, but prefer an understated way to get it. by far the most american of any toyota, the 2005 avalon was designed in newport beach, california, engineered by the toyota technical center in ann arbor, michigan, and built in georgetown kentucky. Toyota gathered extensive consumer and owner body feedback before redesigning it. this third-generation avalon is more distinctive than before, with apparent grace and agility. It is significantly larger, with special attention paid to rear-seat passenger comfort. Anti-lock brakes (abs) are standard and include electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist. Optional safety features for xls and limited are vehicle stability control (vsc) and traction control (trac). avalon xl 26,350), the most affordable model, comes standard with a premium-level am/fm/cassette/cd stereo with nine speakers, 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 with 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. The xl also has cruise control, an engine immobilizer and a tilt and telescoping steering column. Also with limited are a one-touch auto-reverse power rear sunshade, power driver's seat cushion length adjuster, and smart key system. Limited's 17-inch alloy wheels are unique. Other features include hid headlamps, wood and leather trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a driver and passenger seat heater and fan. optional on both xls and limited are a navigation system and dynamic laser cruise control. walkaroundthe toyota avalon has never been known for daring styling, and at first glance the new avalon seems to offer only subtle changes. Yet, with just a few well-defined design strokes, the new avalon manages to project more character, more contemporary energy than ever before. a good part of this new image comes from a wider, longer stance. Side by side with the 2004 model, the all-new 2005 avalon appears sleek, powerful, and advanced. interiorthe avalon interior is remarkably clean and uncluttered. Retracting lids hide audio controls and the navigation system controls, so the dash and console design avoids a sense of undue complexity. The action of the retracting covers is slow and measured, with the look and satisfying feel of high-end audio equipment. The result is a dash and front compartment that is simple and sophisticated at the same time. rear legroom is particularly generous with three-across seating facilitated by elimination of the rear hump. At one point we rode in the rear seat, directly behind a six-foot driver, with legroom to spare. In fact, enough room that we could imagine the avalon as a taxi cab. part of the rear-seat comfort is due to the fact that the seats offer 10 degrees of adjustment to create five sitting positions. As the backrest is reclined, headroom is increased, so people of varying heights and sizes can be comfortable in the back. the trunk is family sized as well, with a pass-through door for long gear such as skis. Wood accents, particularly on the limited, are attractive and judiciously placed. They provide an apt analogy for the entire car, a vehicle possessed of small comforts that add up to a satisfying environment to calm the pickiest driver. another example: the smart key on the limited. To use it, we just walked up to the car. Foot on the brake, we touched the start button and the car hummed, more like a computer than an automobile. There is no key, no fumbling, only a perfectly convenient entry. like the rest of the car, the suspension is set up primarily for comfort. On tight roads some body roll can be induced. Yet the avalon held any reasonable line through a corner we cared to strike, protesting only at careless tossing, absorbing pavement irregularities at the apex with little apparent concern. It's a front-wheel-drive configuration, with struts controlling l-shaped lower control arms, and a multi-link/strut arrangement in the back, so the car tends to squat slightly coming out of corners, and pull through them from the front. It has quicker reflexes, at the expense of some ride comfort and noise control, but does supply a very secure, on-center feeling through the twisties. Steering, in both cases power rack-and-pinion, manages to avoid the over-assisted vagaries common to large suvs and domestic family sedans. the engine and transmission provide unobtrusive performance. Fifth gear is a very relaxed overdrive, allowing the engine to maintain cruise with minimal effort. As we mixed with commuters and lunch-break traffic, the car remained understressed, quietly relaxed, and undemanding. later in the day, we addressed a steep mountain pass with some determination and were rewarded with 280 horsepower backed by a five-speed automatic that knows when to shift. It's a 4-valve, double overh. AM/FM✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ CD Changer✔ Alloy Wheels
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