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2016 Toyota Avalon

The refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon

The Avalon is Toyota’s flagship sedan, offering a touch more luxury than the automaker’s other sedans. Currently in its fourth generation, the mid-size sedan showed off a mid-gen refresh at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. After plenty of teasing, the Avalon is finally on sale at US dealers, and Toyota hopes that its improvements will make it a viable alternative to pricier premium brand sedans.

Toyota offers the 2016 Avalon in eight separate trim levels; five with regular gasoline engines, and three with hybrid engines.

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What’s New for the 2016 Toyota Avalon?

The main difference in the 2016 Avalon is the introduction of two new suspensions—Touring grade and non-Touring grade. The new Touring grade suspension offers a dynamic and responsive driving experience, while the non-Touring grade suspension focuses on a high-quality and comfortable ride.

In addition, the 2016 Avalon offers new LED taillights, LED headlights and daytime running lights, and 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark-gray finish on the Touring trim. Finally, Toyota has added a new grade—XLE Plus—which is available with a gasoline or hybrid engine.

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2016 Toyota Avalon Exterior

The 2016 Avalon has received an exterior makeover that includes LED lights and chrome finishes to help it stand out from other sedans. Toyota has redesigned the grille and turn signals, but the sleek shape of the Avalon remains.

The Touring model offers new 18-inch dark gray painted alloy wheels to add to the model’s sportiness, and its new sport-tuned suspension turns it into a premium sport sedan that will appeal to drivers who want a fast ride, but like the comfort and luxury of a family sedan.

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Exterior available on XLE

  • Quadrabeam halogen headlights with auto on/off feature, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, Smoked LED taillights, Chrome front grille surround with dark gray metallic insert, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators and manual folding feature, 17-inch dark gray painted alloy wheels with machined finish, Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers, Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows, Dual chrome-tipped integrated exhaust with chrome-accented cover

Exterior available on XLE Plus

  • Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade

Exterior available on XLE Premium

  • Same as XLE Plus

Exterior available on Touring

  • LED headlights with auto on/off feature, Chrome front grille with piano black insert, 18-inch dark gray painted alloy wheels with machined finish

Exterior available on Limited

  • High Intensity Discharge Quadrabeam headlights with auto on/off feature, Chrome front grille with dark gray metallic insert, Outside mirrors with puddle lights, 18-inch Super Chrome alloy wheels, Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

Exterior available on Hybrid XLE Plus

  • Hidden exhaust with chrome-accented cover

Exterior available on Hybrid XLE Premium

  • Hidden exhaust with chrome-accented cover

Exterior available on Hybrid Limited

  • 17-inch Super Chrome alloy wheels, Hidden exhaust with chrome-accented cover

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2016 Toyota Avalon Performance

The 2016 Avalon carries the same engine as the 2015 model—a meaty 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. This engine is standard on all five gasoline models—XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, Touring, and Limited.

The three hybrid models—Hybrid XLE Plus, Hybrid XLE Premium, and Hybrid Limited—are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder DOHC engine good for 200 horsepower.

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2016 Toyota Avalon Efficiency

Competitive efficiency ratings across the two engines make the 2016 Toyota Avalon a real contender in the premium sedan segment. The 3.5-liter V6 engine yields an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined.

Drivers looking for something a bit more efficient will be drawn to the hybrid models. The 2.5-liter hybrid engine carries an EPA-estimated 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined.

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2016 Toyota Avalon Interior

While the Avalon’s exterior styling is impressive and eye-catching, its interior is where the sedan really shines. All models feature leather seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and a touchscreen infotainment system. Higher trim levels offer Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging, ambient lighting, and even three-zone climate control in Limited models.

The Avalon has ample space for five adults and a 16 cubic-foot trunk. Toyota claims that the Avalon’s interior is one of the roomiest in the mid-size sedan segment.

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Interior available on XLE

  • Features: Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents, Intelligent Touch controls for climate and audio system, Cruise control, Multi-function leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, Optitron instrumentation, Leather-trimmed multi-stage heated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Rear seat with center armrest cup holders and trunk pass-through, Wood-grain-style interior trim with smoked-chrome interior accents and door handles, Smart Key System on driver’s-side and trunk, Push Button Start, Remote illuminated entry, Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature and anti-lockout feature, Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions, Rear window defogger with timer, Day/night rearview mirror and maplights, Covered center console with sliding cover and armrest, eBin™ sliding electronic device holder, Resin scuff plate doorsills
  • Radio and Technology: Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App, 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, Eight speakers, Auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, Advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth®, Scout® GPS Link App, Siri® Eyes Free, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with three-month trial, HD Radio, HD traffic and weather in major metro areas, Integrated backup camera display

Interior available on XLE Plus

  • Features: Smart Key System on front doors and trunk, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver

Interior available on XLE Premium

  • Features: Driver’s seat and outside mirror memory systems, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with full-charge-indicator light device
  • Radio and Technology: Entune® App Suite, HD predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay, AM/FM cache radio, Gracenote® album cover art

Interior available on Touring

  • Features: Multi-function premium leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, Black wood-grain-style interior trim with smoked-chrome interior accents and door handles, Touring badge

Interior available on Limited

  • Features: Three-zone climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents, Wood-grain-style interior trim with smoked-chrome interior accents and door handles, White ice interior ambient lighting, Power rear window sunshade, Aluminum scuff plate doorsills
  • Radio and Technology: Entune™ Premium JBL® Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite, 11 JBL® GreenEdge™ speakers in nine locations including subwoofer and amplifier, Integrated backup camera display with projected path

Interior available on Hybrid XLE Plus

  • Features: Multi-function leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, Hybrid system power meter

Interior available on Hybrid XLE Premium

  • Features: Multi-function leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, Hybrid system power meter

Interior available on Hybrid Limited

  • Features: Hybrid system power meter

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2016 Toyota Avalon Safety

As with all Toyota models, the Avalon carries the Star Safety System, which includes stability control, traction control, smart stop technology, brake assist, ABS, and electronic brake-force distribution. Each Avalon is equipped with 10 airbags.

Additionally, you can opt for Toyota’s new Safety Sense P package which includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, auto high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control. Other available safety features include a blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and Toyota Safety Connect.

Standard Safety Features

  • Star Safety System—includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop Technology
  • ToyotaCare featuring a no-cost maintenance plan with roadside assistance
  • 10 airbags—includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags
  • 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
  • LATCH system for child seat installation
  • Child-protector rear door locks
  • Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
  • Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
  • Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer

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