- sedan 113,431
- 9,900 high price
- Midvale, UT
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 113,431 gasoline automatic
2007 toyota avalon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Satisfying, soothing, superbly detailed. introductiontoyota avalon is undoubtedly the best american car ever built by a japanese manufacturer. Granted, it is front-wheel drive, and its exterior dimensions seem smaller than its american counterparts, but the avalon is full-sized inside and full-sized in its emphasis on quiet, ease, and convenience. the avalon is smooth and comfortable underway, quiet and serene. The suspension is tuned for ride comfort, and it largely excels in this area. The double-overhead-cam v6 engine is smooth, quiet and powerful, while the electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission ensures smoothness and economy. And avalon comes with the latest in safety features. inside is a comfortable cabin lavished with tasteful materials and ergonomically designed controls that make the avalon easy to operate and pleasant to drive. The front seats are roomy and comfortable, and special attention was paid to back-seat comfort. Avalon was completely redesigned late in 2005. The xl also has cruise control, an engine immobilizer and a tilt and telescoping steering column. Tires are 215/60r16 on aluminum wheels, and the spare tire is full-sized, with a matching aluminum rim. Dynamic laser cruise control 600) is optional on limited only. safety features that come standard on all models include driver and front-passenger airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection, side curtain airbags for head protection, and a driver's knee airbag. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd). Optional on all avalons is vehicle stability control (vsc) with traction control and brake assist 650). walkaroundat first glance, the '07 toyota avalon appears as an elegant, if unassuming, sedan. A second glance and it looks sleek, powerful, and advanced. the avalon line dates back to 1995, and was completely redesigned for 2000. This third-generation avalon was launched as a 2005 model and carries into 2007 unchanged in appearance. It projects more character and looks more contemporary than either previous-generation avalon, with a wider, longer stance. Choose the leather upholstery and it feels quite luxurious. The leather used for the seat and door trim is first class, with attractive stitching to tie it all together. They're quite comfortable and feature power adjustments and optional memory functions. In addition to heated front seats, the limited model features a fan in the seat cushion and seatback that blows cabin air through the perforated leather trim to improve comfort. Knobs for seat heating and cooling are conveniently located on the center console. The front of the driver's seat bottom is power adjustable, offering improved thigh support. And the steering column tilts and telescopes. In short, these seats will not permit any form of discomfort, no matter what the conditions. They provide an apt analogy for the entire car, a vehicle possessed of small comforts that add up to a satisfying environment to soothe the driver. the optitron instruments are elegant and technically appealing displays, round in shape but unmistakably advanced. Retracting lids hide controls for audio and navigation, reducing clutter. The action of the retracting covers is slow and measured, with the look and satisfying feel of high-end audio equipment. These covers and panels are silver-painted plastic, following a trend started by lincoln, nissan and others. We wonder how good they'll look in five years. And some other trim pieces, such as the housing for the steering column, show this isn't an expensive luxury car. In the limited model, however, this is offset by a handsome steering wheel trimmed in wood and leather. Overall, avalon's interior feels upmarket and high quality. Wood accents, particularly on the limited, are attractive and judiciously placed. The controls to operate it are behind a panel that folds out like an ashtray in front of the shifter. It's an unconventional design, but it works and the controls are fairly easy to reach. The buttons used to control navigation, climate and audio are superb, big, clearly marked, illuminated and easy to operate. the roominess of the cabin extends to the back seats. Rear-seat legroom is particularly generous, with three-across seating facilitated by the totally flat floor. We rode in the rear seat, directly behind a six-foot driver, with legroom to spare. In fact, there's enough room that we could imagine the avalon as a taxi. To use it, just walk up to the car. Foot on the brake, touch the start button and the car hums to life. No fumbling with keys. driving impressionthe '07 toyota avalon is perhaps best characterized by what's missing: noise, vibration and harshness. It always feels under-stressed and quietly relaxed. Driving it is never demanding. like the rest of the car, the suspension is set up primarily for comfort. Driving hard on tight roads will induce some body roll (lean), yet the avalon limited we drove held any reasonable line we cared to strike through a corner, protesting only at careless tossing, and absorbing pavement irregular.
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