The Toyota Avalon may not gain the sportiest image on the emporium. Heck, it doesn’t even possess the sportiest image in the Toyota lineup. But the Japanese automaker is out to establish that perception, at least a small bit, with the launch of the reinvigorated Touring Sport Edition.
Announced together through some minor updates to the full Avalon line – consisting primarily of enhanced preservation and infotainment systems – the Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition celebrates the 20th fкteday of Toyota’s large sedan lineage. Setting this special edition apart are a swarthy paintjob, HID headlights, LED daytime running lungs, 18-inch alloys (similar in design to those attached the Scion FR-S) and each interior decked out with perforated leather with dark blue trim… plus, of race, the requisite special badges inside and out.
Only 2,500 units leave be offered with a $37,170 sticker estimation that puts it near (if not quite at) the top of the Avalon extent that’s capped by the $41,700 Avalon Hybrid Limited. Pricing has increased forward most models by around two percent, and you be able to scope out all the details of the updates to the replete range in the press releases beneath.
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2015 Toyota Avalon Marks 20 Years of Blurring the Lines of Luxury
- New Avalon Touring Sport Edition with special wheels, trim and equipment
- Upgraded Entune® multimedia systems forward all models
- Paddle shifters now measure on all gas models
- Blind Spot Monitor scale on Touring models
- Only hybrid in the replete-size segment; 40 MPG combined EPA Estimates
October 20, 2014
Sometimes, bigger is rightful right. That’s been a key to the success for the Toyota Avalon encouragement midsize sedan for 20 years. With crystal clarity, the 2015 Avalon shows how this model blurs the lines betwixt mid-size, full-size and record-luxury categories.
The 2015 Avalon ushers in a unaccustomed round of refinements in the third part year of its fourth-generation design. Taking advantage of the Avalon’s coupe-like silhouette and chiseled lines, a novel XLE Touring Sport Edition makes a extraordinary style statement. Available exclusively in Attitude Black contrasted through . dark blue interior trim and stitching, the most wise looker in the premium midsize part just got even sharper – and at the very time a bit sinister looking.
The Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition cuts through the night with standard HID Quadrabeam headlights from the Limited decorate line. By day, LED daytime running lights (DRLs) – also from the Limited — give out this special Avalon model’s arrival. Exclusive 18-twelfth part of a foot black-painted machine-finished wheels full the exterior makeover.
In other Avalon news for 2015, Toyota value rises through the inclusion of standard paddle shifters forward all models (formerly only on Touring and Limited) and with an upgrade to new Entune® multimedia audio systems. The XLE Touring and XLE Hybrid Touring gain Blind Spot Monitor as a model feature.
The luxuriously spacious cabin makes the Avalon a standout in the portion. Its accommodations are among the roomiest in the unalloyed midsize category. With 103.6 cu. ft. of hut space and a 16-cu. ft. main body, the Avalon approaches full-size tallness, yet its trim dimensions and svelte weight of 3,505 lbs. (XLE Touring grades) be true to it firmly in the sporty/agile camp.
The 2015 Avalon offers a unusual between an energetic yet silky-glossy V6 powertrain and Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive. The V6 comes in total grades: XLE, XLE Premium, XLE Touring, modern XLE Touring Sport Edition and Limited. The Hybrid is useful in the XLE Premium, XLE Touring and Limited grades.
The Avalon leavings the only car in its class to offer a hybrid. It makes up united of seven hybrid models in the kind’s lineup, making Toyota the obvious hybrid leader. All versions of the 2015 Avalon Hybrid are rated through . the EPA at an estimated 40-mpg combined firing economy (40 MPG city / 39 MPG highway). That’s Corolla-like fuel administration in a big, roomy sedan filled to the sands with luxury amenities.
Looks Great Cheating the Wind
Credit because all the admiring glances the Avalon draws originally goes to the company’s Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, Calif., what one. designed the exterior. A low 0.28 coefficient of be drawn along (Cd) lets the Avalon slice from one side wind resistance, a boon to back both fuel economy and strength. Some credit during the term of the efficient aerodynamics goes to distinct parts like the sleek side mirrors, which house a turn signal lamp, heater, fame positioning, a puddle lamp, available Blind Spot Monitor indicator and suitable auto-dimming electro-chromatic glass.
Feels and Sounds Like Comfort
Calty Design Research moreover gets much of the credit on account of an interior that anyone could take for that of a much greater degree expensive luxury model. The engaging at the same time supremely refined driving experience, highlighted through . a hushed cabin, sculpted soft-act on interior surfaces and easy-to-exercise multimedia, also encroaches on luxury district.
Exquisite quietness comes from a compound of strategically placed sound-absorbing and sound-insulating materials, acoustic-type glass used concerning the windshield and side glass and spume. spray injected into the A-, B- and C-pillars and rocker panels. The Avalon’s quietude sets the degree for any of the three useful audio systems: standard 8-speaker Entune Audio Plus; suitable 9-speaker Entune Premium Audio through Navigation and App Suite; or the advantageous Entune Premium JBL® Audio by Navigation and App Suite with 11 JBL GreenEdge&deal; speakers.
The Entune Premium JBL Audio with Navigation system uses a 12-canal external JBL Synthesis amplifier and 11 speakers, including two subwoofers, and features GreenEdge&sell; technology that reduces power draw adhering the car’s electrical system. But it’s the sonic regale for two ears that impresses principally.
An interior available in three themes — almond, instruction grey and black – is abounding with premium touches, such as vapor chrome trim surrounding the center body of jurors and glossy trim around the cozener. The leather-wrapped steering wheel puts a host of controls at the driver’s fingertips, including audio cruise control, information display and hands-prompt phone function. The steering wheel likewise includes buttons for voice recognition and a instrument-to-vehicle distance switch for Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, at the time that so equipped.
Premium certainly describes the seating, that in the XLE includes an 8-determined course power driver’s seat and 4-interval power front passenger seat, both through multi-stage heating standard. Also model, medium-grain genuine leather covers seating in the XLE.
The Limited veer round moves up to premium perforated leather, onward with a 10-way power driver’s set firm and 8-way power front passenger seat. Both are heated and ventilated, and the Limited too features standard heated rear seats.
In the Avalon Limited, the self-acting climate control system operates in three zones, including the rouse seat area. Other grades have a dual-belt system.
Intelligent Touch controls respond to a fickle touch, and can even be operated by hands with gloves or longer fingernails.
Luxury Details Everywhere You Look and Touch
Eyes and hands perceive luxury details throughout the Avalon’s cabin. Actually, those details start outside with the standard Smart Key System steady the driver door and trunk by push-button starting. On grades in heaven the XLE, the system also features Smart Key occupation for both driver and front passenger doors. On the XLE Premium and above, the bring up-view mirror integrates a compass parade and HomeLink® transceiver.
The bright-looking instrument panel uses Optitron-printing character gauges and a 3.5-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) color multi-advice display. In the Avalon Hybrid, the manifestation features a Hybrid System Indicator, that shows power output and regeneration – informative as far as concerns the driver, and perhaps a atom entertaining for the passenger.
Even backing up in an Avalon feels luxurious. All Avalon models arrive with a backup camera as banner. In the Limited, dynamic guidelines superimposed forward the display are a real merry to parking maneuvers by showing approximate distances from objects in the camera’s room of view. The rear window strength shade in the Avalon Limited blocks the light’s rays for the rear passengers. Shift into rescind, and the shade rises until shifting into Drive.
Even allowing that you don’t notice how the Avalon’s susceptibility windows slow down as they draw near the top of the window frames, you’ll estimate the absence of wind noise similar to a result. The smallest details substance: The coin box to the left of the steering wheel shows the delicacy touch with a damper for fair-spoken opening and closing.
Catering to Your Devices
The Avalon not only so treats wireless devices with refinement. The eBin&exchange; electronics storage tray in the center encourage can store two devices (cellphones or iPod®, since instance) side-by-side on a great-grip surface. Charging jacks are located in time the tray, which can be opened and closed through cables passing neatly through a slot. An electronics storage box under the eBin can store devices out of knowledge while they recharge. The Avalon Limited gas and hybrid both offer the Qi wireless phone charging power for the eBin storage tray viewed like an option. Two DC 12v navy outlets, an AUX and a USB jack are accessible in the head storage box, with the large-amplitude rear console box offering a third. The eBin tray is illuminated through . LEDs at night.
Two Kinds of Power
Toyota Avalon accelerates powerfully and quietly with a standard 3.5-liter, DOHC V6, every interesting contrast to the 4-cylinder engines at that time used in some midsize luxury models. Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing through intelligence) ensures ample torque across the weapon speed range.
The engine produces 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,700 rpm. Teamed by a 6-speed automatic transmission, the V6 be possible to move the Avalon from zero to 60 mph in not so much than seven seconds. Fuel efficiency is equally overpowering, with EPA-rated 24 mpg combined (21 incorporated town/31 highway).
Feeling sporty? Push the veer lever from D into S degree and shift manually. Sport mode provides exceedingly responsive upshift control and throttle blipping downshift check. All V6 models feature steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
And, there’s a drive mode to entreaty the mood, with Eco, Normal and Sport modes enabling the driver to tailor the Avalon’s responsiveness. Sport prevailing style revs up the driving experience by adjusting throttle response and by increasing the Electric Power Steering essay for a more direct, responsive have the consciousness of being. Eco Mode prioritizes fuel efficiency by balancing driving performance, air conditioning function and fuel efficiency.
Avalon and Avalon Hybrid models ride without ceasing standard 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55R17 tires. The 18-inch alloy wheels on V6-powered XLE Touring, The XLE Touring Sport Edition and Limited models reach with P225/45R18 tires for enhanced handling and clutch. The Hybrid model’s wheel features a peculiar design with thinner spokes. In totality models, an electric power steering rule (EPS) assist provides a lighter strain sensation at lower speeds and increased endeavor and on-center feel at higher speeds. The steering cylinder tilts and telescopes.
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Once you comprehend that the EPA estimated the Avalon Hybrid at 40-MPG combined fuel economy rating, the 8.0-backer zero-to-60 acceleration performance might come as a bit of a revolt. More significant, though, is the car’s valid torque, which makes this roomy sedan have the consciousness of being quick and responsive in everyday driving. And, the Avalon Hybrid comes equipped by a 17-gallon fuel tank volume, offering an extended driving range.
The powertrain is a modified translation of the Hybrid Synergy Drive a whole that also propels the Camry Hybrid, and, remember, the Avalon Hybrid is no heavyweight on the scales. In event, it’s just 133 lbs. heavier than the V6 gasoline gauge. The compactly sized nickel-metal-hydride battery, located in the stock area, still allows a generous 14 cu.-ft. of body space.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive universe combines output from the 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a remote -torque electric motor. The system produces a combined 200 horsepower and varies control between the gas engine and electric motor, or combines both, as needed, channeling torque through a rare planetary gear-type continuously variable transmittal. Air conditioning and power steering systems are driven electrically and hold out to operate when the car is operating in subordination to electric power alone or when the auto sally/stop system shuts off the aeriform fluid engine.
In EV Drive mode, the Avalon Hybrid have power to drive solely on the electric motor instead of a short distance at speeds while suffering about 20 mph. A driver-selectable ECO degree optimizes throttle response and air conditioning output to support prioritize fuel economy.
Augmenting the habitual brake system, regenerative braking produced through . the electric motor/generator in the transaxle captures the kinetic intensity of the wheels, storing it in the hermaphrodite battery.
Connect with Entune Multimedia
The Avalon comes prepared to give notice to and connect. The standard 8-spokesman Entune Audio Plus system is equipped by SiriusXM Radio with 3-month complimentary trial, HD radio, HD traffic and pass to windward of in major metro areas, integrated backup camera hold up to view (with projected path) and includes the Entune Multimedia Bundle by 6.1 in touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and superintend, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capacity, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Toyota’s Entune App Suite functions through a smartphone interface and brings applications including Bing&avocation;, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com™, OpenTable®, and Pandora® to the vehicle audio display.
The 9-speaker Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (with a 7-inch vainglorious-resolution touch screen with split-cover display) and App Suite in the XLE Touring adds HD presaging traffic and doppler weather overlay, Gracenotes album shrubbery art and AM/FM cache radio, which lets you pause up to 20 minutes of a broadcast to replay later.
The Avalon Limited model features the Entune Premium JBL Audio through Navigation and App Suite system that adds 11 JBL® GreenEdge&carry on commerce; speakers in nine locations including subwoofer and amplifier. The combination of parts to form a whole also includes a seven-inch, aloft-resolution touchscreen display and voice driven examine for iPod or USB connected design. DVD playback capability, split-screen competency, audio information or vehicle information be able to be displayed together with a chart on the main navigation screen.
Safety In All Directions
Equipped by 10 standard airbags, the Toyota Avalon was designed to fortify. Like all Toyota models, the Avalon features the STAR&craft; Safety System, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-ringlet Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop brushwood-override Technology (SST).
The available Blind Spot Monitor uses radar to ascertain vehicles in the adjacent lane at which place drivers may be challenged to escort them. The same radar technology provides a Rear Cross Traffic Alert that is designed to discover low-speed cross traffic behind the vehicle when in reverse. Once an particular is detected the Blind Spot Monitor indicators are displayed in the appropriate outside mirror, and a signal also appears forward the TFT color display.
The useful pre-collision system is designed to contribute assistance mitigate the effects of certain frontal vehicle impacts. The first stage retracts the meet face to face seat belts and primes the brushwood system, and the second stage is designed to recompense for inadequate brake pedal pressure by applying optimal brake system effort.
Available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses a radar sensor at the face of the vehicle to help repress speed and keep a pre-school distance from the vehicle traveling instantly ahead.
Warranty Protection and Toyota Care
Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic recent-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than erect wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties guard the powertrain for 60,000 miles and in countervail to corrosion with no mileage limitation. The cross-bred-related components, including the HV battery, battery superintend module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for eight years/100,000 miles.
The 2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid approach standard with Toyota Care, a commendatory plan covering normal factory-scheduled provisions and 24-hour roadside assistance toward two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Toyota Announces Pricing for 2015 Avalon Flagship Sedan
New Limited Production Touring Sport Edition Avalon
October 20, 2014
TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2014) – Toyota’s Avalon flagship continues to exist on a roll as it cruises into the 2015 form year. Its sculpted elegant and stalwart exterior design, dynamic performance, and full level of refinement and technology be favored with proven very popular with drivers and passengers equally, allowing them to go places in pattern and comfort.
For 2015, Toyota introduces a renovated limited production XLE Touring Sport Edition, season the rest of the Avalon lineup adds some popular features to more grades.
The 2015 Avalon offers a excellent between an energetic yet silky-allay V6 powertrain and Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive. The V6 comes in quite grades: XLE, XLE Premium, XLE Touring, renovated XLE Touring Sport Edition and Limited. The Hybrid is to be availed of in the XLE Premium, XLE Touring and Limited grades.
The 2015 Avalon is coming soon to a dealer near you during the time that it begins arriving in late October!
XLE Touring Sport Edition
Taking favorable opportunity of the Avalon’s coupe-like silhouette and chiseled lines, a recently made known XLE Touring Sport Edition makes a forcible style statement. This unique Avalon copy is built from the gas Touring rank and capitalizes on Avalon’s name for attractive styling and spirited driving dynamics.
Every Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition includes:
- Attitude Black outer color
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) Quadrabeam headlights with auto on/off feature and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- 18-in. black color-painted machined finish alloy wheels by P225/45R18 tires
- Unique Avalon Touring Sport Edition badges
- Perforated leather-trimmed multi-platform heated front seats with dark doleful stitching; 8-way power-adjusted driver’s set firm with power lumbar support; 4-direction of motion power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Dark gloomy dash trim and center console beat
- Avalon Touring Sport Edition logo floor mats through dark blue trim
- Aluminum scuff plate doorsills
- Avalon Touring Sport Edition plash screen logo
This special Avalon choose be in limited production from tardily October 2014 to March 2015 by only 2,500 units built.
Upgrades in the place of 2015
The Avalon gas and mule models add popular comfort and propriety features as standard equipment in other grades. New and expanded features against the 2015 Avalon include:
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) through Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) added to Avalon XLE Touring and Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring.
- Paddle shifters and Sport, ECO and Normal modes across the gas model lineup.
- Two recently made known colors are added: Celestial Silver Metallic and Cosmic Gray Mica. Classic Silver Metallic and Cypress Pearl testament be discontinued.
- All models receive 2nd formation Entune® audio across the lineup
Additionally, 17-inch alloy wheels are now available being of the kind which an option for Avalon Limited (aeriform fluid).
Pricing
The 2015 Avalon XLE Sport Touring rate of ascent receives a manufacturer’s suggested sell in small quantities price (MSRP) of $37,170. All other Avalon aeriform fluid models will carry a MSRP ranging from $32,285 in opposition to the XLE to $39,980 for the Limited model.
Pricing for the Avalon Hybrid resolution start at $36,470 for the XLE Premium to $41,700 during the term of the Limited model.
The MSRP with regard to the 2015 Avalon does not comprehend the delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) compensation of $825. The DPH fee toward vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may deviate.
Model #
Grade
Current
MSRP
New
MSRP
MSRP
Change
($)
MSRP
Change
(%)
3544
Avalon 4-DR XLE
$31,590
$32,285
$695
2.2%
3546
Avalon 4-DR XLE Premium
$33,445
$34,140
$695
2.1%
3554
Avalon 4-DR Limited
$39,900
$39,980
$80
0.2%
3548
Avalon 4-DR XLE Touring
$35,250
$36,080
$830
2.4%
3549
Avalon 4-DR XLE Touring Sport Edition
NA
$37,170
NA
NA
3506
Avalon Hybrid 4-DR XLE Premium
$35,805
$36,470
$665
1.9%
3508
Avalon Hybrid 4-DR XLE Touring
$37,000
$37,800
$800
2.2%
3514
Avalon Hybrid 4-DR Limited
$41,650
$41,700
$50
0.1%
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