Toyota Avalon Review

How the Toyota Avalon stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Toyota Avalon

Price Range: $27,325 - $35,185

Handling
The average fullsize sedan and the Avalon have approximately similar tires. With their comparable turning radiuses, the Toyota Avalon and the average fullsize sedan quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical fullsize sedan's engine is markedly larger than the Toyota Avalon's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average fullsize sedan isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Avalon.

Utility
The average fullsize sedan is a better choice than the Toyota Avalon with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or massive beasts. Neither the Toyota Avalon nor the average fullsize sedan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The typical fullsize sedan outpulls the Avalon by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the typical fullsize sedan for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Avalon because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical fullsize sedan offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Avalon, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Avalon is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the typical fullsize sedan.

Dimensions
The average fullsize sedan is a little heavier than the Toyota Avalon. The typical fullsize sedan's tank is about the same size as the Avalon's, though the Avalon's is a tad more capacious. The Toyota Avalon and the average fullsize sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Avalon to the dealership as the typical fullsize sedan. The average fullsize sedan will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Avalon will. When it comes to gas mileage, the Toyota Avalon has the typical fullsize sedan beat. With respect to MSRP, the Toyota Avalon costs markedly more than the typical fullsize sedan.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Avalon isn't quite as generous as the typical fullsize sedan's.

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