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In this highly competitive segment, the current-generation Avalon has reached new heights of popularity for loyal owners thanks to sophisticated engineering designed specifically for North American drivers and families. Thanks to
Automatic dual-zone climate control with an air filter and rear seat heater ducts
Premium leather seating surfaces with front variable heated seats
Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
Manual reclining rear seat backrest, rear seat headrests, rear center headrest, and fold down center armrest
Power windows with jam protection and auto up/down for driver and front passenger
Optitron gauges and multi-information display
Sequential multi-mode shifter
Steering wheel mounted audio controls, and heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls
Cruise control
Keyless entry
Anti-theft system
Electric rear window defroster with timer
Power remote heated mirrors
Fog lamps
Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
AM/FM/CD audio system with in-dash 6-disc changer and 9 speakers
Power moonroof with sunshade
Aluminum scuff plates
Simulated woodgrain trim
Integrated garage door opener
Electrochromic rear view mirror with digital compass, and electrochromic driver-side exterior mirror
All this is contained within a robust body structure designed to meet side impact standards that take into account higher-riding vehicles such as SUVs.
This is a vehicle consumers can drive with confidence in so many ways, said Tony Wearing, Managing Director of Toyota Canada Inc. For 2007,
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2007
DRIVETRAIN
Under the hood, the front-wheel drive Avalon is equipped with the most powerful V6 engine offered in a North American Toyota vehicle. The 3.5-litre, 24-valve V6 produces an impressive 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb/ft of torque at 4,700 rpm.
The engine is equipped with dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) for increased high-speed torque, improved fuel economy, and lower emissions. A dual-stage variable intake manifold optimizes engine breathing and fuel efficiency.
As a result, the Avalon can effortlessly ac
The 3.5-litre V6 engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic Super ECT (electronically-controlled) transmission. Super ECT allows the Engine Control Module to manage shift decisions based on engine speed and load, so that every shift is precise and seamless. It also monitors throttle position, road speed, power requirements and operating temperature to efficiently direct gear selection and adjust shift points to driving demands. Sequential multi-mode shifting capability enables the driver to control gearshifts manually, when desired.
BUILT TO BE SAFE
Avalon's stylish body structure is built to meet the latest side impact standards, which take into account higher-riding vehicles such as SUVs. Standard front seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear head side-curtain airbags, provide protection in side impacts. The Avalon also features a driver's knee airbag as standard equipment.
The standard Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) can help the driver maintain steering control during sudden stops by preventing brake lock-up, while Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) optimizes braking pressure at each wheel to help minimize body dive or sway during hard braking and cornering. Additionally, standard Brake Assist (BA) on the Avalon XLS can help the driver take full advantage of the ABS in emergency situations. The system is designed to determine if the driver is attempting emergency braking and, if the driver has not stepped firmly enough on the brake pedal to activate the ABS, it applies maximum braking pressure until pedal pressure is released.
To add even more stopping power and directional control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) uses throttle intervention in conjunction with the ABS actuators and sensors to help maintain directional stability under adverse road conditions. The system's traction control helps redu
INDULGENTLY EQUIPPED
Two option packages are available. The Premium package includes everything the Avalon XLS model plus:
New rain-sensing windshield wipers
Premium 12-speaker JBL Synthesis audio system with AM.FM stereo cassette, compact disc autochanger, rear subwoofer with 8-channel amplifier and digital signal pro
Wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The Premium Package with Navigation includes everything in the Premium package (excluding the cassette player on the audio system) plus a DVD-based navigation system with voi
Avalon is equipped with
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