2005 Toyota Avalon Road Test
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In the final measure, whether you see the Toyota Avalon as an American car or a Japanese car that just happens to be made in America doesn’t really matter. When you take one for a test drive, we figure it’ll impress you so much you simply won’t care. SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Avalon Touring
Price of Test Vehicle: $37,594
Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 280 at 6,200 rpm (using premium fuel)
Engine Torque: 260 at 4,700 rpm (using premium fuel)
Transmission: Five-speed automatic with manual-shift feature
Drive Wheels: Front-wheel drive
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,600
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 22/31
Length: 197.2 inches
Width: 72.8 inches
Wheelbase: 111.0 inches
Height: 58.5 inches
Legroom (f/r): 41.3/40.9
Headroom (f/r): 38.8/37.5
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 14.4 cu. ft.
Photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A
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About Alan Rider
Alan Rider is a contributing editor for Autobytel.com and two of the country¹s largest AAA magazine publishing groups, where his automotive reviews and feature stories are read by more than 7 million members. He is also a contributing editor to the AAA Buyer¹s Guide to New Cars & Trucks and an award judge for the organization¹s annual Top Car awards. He lives with his wife and son in Northern California.
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