- sedan 93,307
- 359 below average
- 9,995 fair
- Orange, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- 359 below average sedan 93,307 gasoline green automatic
2009 toyota avalon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Active front headrests, designed to limit whiplash injuries by cradling the head more effectively in a rear impact, are also added as standard equipment in 2009. The serenity is a function of many things, including avalon's underlying design, vibration mitigating features and good build quality. But it also delivers good acceleration and good mileage for such a roomy car. Its automatic transmission is quick shifting and decisive. The front seats are roomy and comfortable, the back seat downright spacious. Empty-nesters will appreciate avalon for its flexibility, and families for its manageable base price, which includes a good stereo with cd changer and most of the features anyone really needs. avalon also has the latest safety technology, starting with a full complement of front, side and head-protection airbags. It scores well in government and insurance-industry crash tests. And in addition to the now-standard vsc skid-management electronics, it comes with traction control and an ant-lock brake system (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. These features make sure that stopping power is distributed evenly, regardless of road surface, and that the brakes apply with full force in a panic stop. it all makes avalon easy to like and even easier to enjoy. Think of it as refuge from a hectic world. lineupthe 2009 toyota avalon is available in three trim levels distinguished by the level of standard equipment. All come with a 268-horsepower, 3. 5-liter v6 and six-speed automatic transmission. The nine-speaker audio system includes a six-cd changer. Cloth upholstery and 16-inch alloy wheels are standard. the avalon xls 32,145) adds fog lamps, 17-inch wheels and leather seating. The xls also comes standard with a power moonroof, heated outside mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming on the driver's side, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and homelink universal transceiver, and an anti-theft system. the avalon limited 35,185) upgrades with a 360-watt jbl synthesis audio system with 12 speakers and blue tooth connectivity, a power rear sunshade, toyota's smart key proximity key system, hid headlamps, a wood-and-leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and driver and passenger seat heaters and cooling fans. options include the power moonroof 860) and anti-theft system 220) for the base xl model. A navigation system is also available. Dynamic laser-guided cruise control 600) is optional only on the limited. safety features on all avalons include active front seat headrests, which are intended to cradle the head more effectively in a rear impact and limit whiplash injuries. Vehicle stability control (vsc) is standard. All models also have anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist. Occupant protecting features include front-impact airbags, a driver's knee airbag, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front passengers and curtain-style, head-protection airbags for outboard passengers front and rear. walkaroundat a glance, the toyota avalon looks dignified and understated, but closer inspection reveals some sophisticated styling themes that inspire a sense of elegance. Examined more closely, the avalon almost looks french in its impressionistic impact. overall, the avalon is eight inches longer than toyota's top-selling camry sedan. By most exterior dimensions, avalon is roughly the same size as the ford taurus, chevrolet impala, and chrysler 300. Compared to european luxury sedans, it's larger than the mid-size mercedes e-class, but smaller than the full-size s-class sedan. lots of the avalon's styling features have been optimized to reduce wind noise inside the car, including the shape of the windshield pillars and side mirrors and low placement of the wipers under the hood line. The avalon limited upgrades with unique, sound dampening glass in the windshield. the limited mirrors also include a couple model specific features, starting with led turn signals that are visible to other drivers in the glass. For 2008, it received what the car industry calls a mid-cycle update, or noticeable styling tweaks that are as extensive as a car usually gets between complete redesigns. The 2009 model looks identical to the '08. in front, the grille and bumper are trimmed with horizontal chrome bars, with fog lamps integrated into the lower bumper on xls and limited models. In side view, subtle character lines below the windows and above the door sills add a hint of sculpting to the avalon's flanks. It's quiet, well-crafted and more than spacious, and we'd rank it at the top of its class. The cabin contributes to the avalon's serene ambience, and from the functional perspective it's first rate. materials are generally good quality. A few trim pieces, such as silver-painted plastic parts and the housing around the steering column, demonstrate that avalon is not an extra-expensive luxury car. But the fit of the various parts and panels is impeccable, and overall avalon's interior feels like quality. Even the extra-glossy, wood-grain trim toyota designers seem so fond of looks pretty good inside the avalon. the front seats are big, fairly flat and comfortable. They're an excellent compromise between adequate adjustment and too many things to fiddle with. The avalon limited features a fan in the seat cushion and seatback that blows air through the perforated leather trim to improve comfort. the steering wheel tilts and telescopes over a substantial range, and it's wrapped with leather on all but the base avalon xl. The wheel spokes have buttons to adjust audio and climate settings, and they're also a great compromise: big and easy to find, but not confusing. Wipers and lights follow toyota's familiar pattern, with the light switch on the left stalk and wipers on the right. Its so-called optitron gauges are large, crisp and easy to see through the top half of the steering wheel. The large lcd informational display is located right in the center of the dash, above the switch stack. Those most frequently adjusted, including the tuner and volume control, are bigger than the knobs in most other cars. The six-cd changer is standard in all avalons, and so is an audio jack to connect ipods or other mp3 players. The upgrade jbl audio package adds bluetooth capability and 360 watts of output. It sounds fantastic, though we could certainly live with the standard stereo. the primary temperature, air flow and fan adjustment knobs are huge, located on either side of the stereo and prominently back-lit in pastel turquoise that reminds us of miami beach. They operate with a firm, steady action, and they're nearly impossible to miss when the driver reaches a hand from the steering wheel. the sunroof button and overhead light switch are located above the rearview mirror, with a drop-down sunglasses holder. One omission is avalon's lack of individual reading lights for front seat passengers, and the omission glares more because the interior is generally so nice. Buttons for the seat warmers are dials offering a range of heat intensity, located on the center console next to the ge. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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