2010 Toyota Avalon Review

Although it is very talented overall, the 2010 Toyota Avalon is best at providing optimal comfort levels for its passengers. Its spacious, luxurious cabin seems to make all of life's problems less stressful. Drivers and other occupants enter into a world of meditative delight while cruising in Toyota's flagship sedan. It's all about ride quality, smoothness and quietness. Innovative features for vibration mitigation; an acoustical, noise-reducing front windshield; and a suspension system suitable for a magic carpet all contribute.

Competing for top honors with the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and the Mazda Mazda6, the 2010 Avalon from Toyota features digestible pricing from $27,945 up to $35,285. It is available in three separate trim levels: XL, XLS and Limited. The Touring trim was discontinued and 2009. Standard 16 inch alloy wheels, color-keyed rear deck spoilers, tinted tail lights, chrome door handles and its powered moonroof all act to produce a sporty edge to the exterior styling.

The 2010 Avalon has again earned 5-star safety ratings for frontal crash tests from the NHTSA. Standard safety features include front, side, curtain and knee airbags as well as a occupancy sensor, an anti theft alarm, an engine disabling system, the Park Pilot parking assistance system, remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring and a panic alarm just to name a few. Overall vehicle dimensions are 197.2 x 72.8 x 58.5 inches in length, width and height respectively. Its 4565 pounds of gross vehicular weight rides on top of a 111 inch wheelbase.

Raise the hood to find a surprisingly powerful 3.5L 24-valve, DOHC Dual VVT-iV6 engine that produces 268 horses at 6200 RPM and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4700. Its 6-speed electronic, automatic/overdrive ECT-I intelligent gearbox with sequential shifting works together with that engine to deliver 19/28 MPG in the cities and on the highways. The electronic TDI (Toyota Direct Ignition) system contributes its efficiency to make the Toyota Avalon an ultra low emissions vehicle (ULEV). The Avalon is front wheel driven.

Power-assisted, 11.7-inch ventilated front disc anti-lock brakes and electronic brake force distribution work together to enable you to safely stop in short distance without the wheels locking up. In addition, the Brake Assist system and the systems for electronic stability and traction control enhance your family's safety. Speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering provides automatic feedback for drivers and greatly enhances overall vehicle agility. 18.45 feet is the required turning radius.

The 2010 Toyota Avalon is very well received and has earned its reputation as one of America's finest and safest full sized sedans. It's comfortable, quiet, smooth and strong. In essence, you'll have a difficult time finding a more pleasing vehicle in the price range. Look here for more information about the exciting Toyota Avalon.