That Toyota's marketing team produced such a commercial proves they know exactly who buys the Avalon: people who were alive and watching television 50 years ago. Since a "jet-smooth ride" and "quiet cabin" don't set an enthusiast's soul ablaze, we're taking Toyota's hint and getting in the mood for our review of the updated Avalon by donning a cardigan, ordering a scotch and soda and developing a one-sided friendship with Alex Trebec. So let's phrase it in the form of a question: How good is the 2011 Toyota Avalon? Follow the jump to find out.
The 2011 Avalon is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the Base and the Limited.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. Fine balance of softness, composure.The Avalon interior is remarkably clean and uncluttered Rear legroom is particularly generous with three-across seating facilitated by elimination of the rear hump.We quickly discovered the Avalon is the kind of car that will never annoy you, a car best characterized by the absence of noise, vibration or harshness.The engine is spooky smooth, velvety in its power delivery, and dang near silent in operation while the transmission's ratios seem perfectly chosen...the V6 can barely be heard while idling and is glassy-smooth across the rev band. ..simulated panic stops induced noticeable nosedive.- Consumer Guide Touring uses same tires as other models, but firmer suspension registers some pavement imperfections other Avalon ignore.
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