Toyota Avalon is Toyota’s largest sedan with front wheel drive which was introduced in 1994 as a full size car with front engine and front wheel drive only. Reviewers have rated Toyota Avalon 2019 with 4.3 stars out of five with all the standard features equipped in it offering a roomy cabin and comfortable ride. 2019 model of Toyota Avalon is the 5th generation of Avalon and it has been completely redesigned with refreshed looks to bridge the gap between Camry and Lexus. This redesigned model offers more refinement, powerful performance and more efficiently working engine. If you are searching for sedan when many people are gravitating towards SUV then you will find the new Avalon 2019 best in its class.
It is available in four trim levels that include XLE, Limited, XSE and Touring.
XLE Trim:
XLE is the base trim which is equipped with seventeen inches alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, two zone climate control system, leather upholstery, automatic high beam LED headlights, nine inches touch screen display, Apple Car play interface, 4 USB ports, 8 speakers sound system, blind spot detection, lane keeping assistance and forward collision warning alarm.
Limited Trim:
Limited trim features eighteen inches wheels, moon roof, head up display, heated front and back seats, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, wireless charging for smartphones, navigation system, fourteen speakers sound system and wooden interior trim.
XSE Trim:
XSE trim is equipped with nineteen inches wheel, black piano theme exterior, moon roof, spoiler at back, aluminum trims in cabin and microseude seat inserts.
Touring:
Touring trim is the highest level trim which has features of all previous trims but it is upgraded with improved adaptive suspension, active noise cancellation, an exciting Sport plus driving mode, surround view camera and parking sensors at front and back. All trims are also available in hybrid versions too. We will discuss the performance and features of XLE trim of Avalon in detail in this article.
Engine and performance of Toyota Avalon XLE:
The 2019 Toyota Avalon XLE gets its drivetrain from 3.5 liters V6 DOHC twenty four valve VVT-i engine that produces 301 horsepower at 6600rpm and 267 torque at 4700 rpm. Estimated mileage in city is recorded as twenty two miles per gallon and twenty six miles per gallon on highways with a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons.
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Driving Dynamics:
The adaptive variable suspension of Avalon helps in handling by instantaneously damping adjustments. The variable valve timing intelligent and direct injection engine offers eight speed transmission which delivers its best output with smooth gear shift performance. It offers four driving modes that include ECO, Normal, Sport and EV among which ECO mode optimizes the fuel consumption and Sport mode offers best performance at high speeds. The very low drag coefficient of 0.27 helps to improve quietness of vehicle and increase the efficiency of fuel. The steering response is very good and helps in controlling your vehicle even when turning around twists and corners of roads.
Exterior and interior features of Toyota Avalon XLE:
Avalon XLE has a style of its own that features black accents to give a modern look. The overall look is very aggressive with its sporty mesh grille at front and all the subtle details increases the bold looks. The LED lights are intricately styled and featured with turn signals that enlightens the premium feel of Avalon. The seventeen inches alloy wheels have been designed with depth and precision to summarize its distinctive design. The classy looks are further enhanced with the piano black diffuser at back implanted between the aggressive dual exhaust pipes. The body of Avalon is aerodynamically designed with tangential vents on front bumpers, underbody panels, rear spoiler and rear diffuser to decrease the drag coefficient. It has an overall length of 195.9 inches, width of 72.8 inches, and height of 56.5 inches and have a ground clearance of 5.3 inches.
The interior cabin is styled with such a grace and awesomeness that it provides ultimate luxury and comfort. Seats are covered with cognac leather covering with unique perforation patterns and tone stitching is completed with high end quilted pattern of stitching. Cabin is suppressed from outside noises and engine noises to give you a quieter cabin. The cabin gets its distinctive looks with a large central instrument panel which has a nine inches touch screen display that has a floating appearance as it floats on the dashboard. The infotainment system is compatible with Apple Car play only and provides 4 USB ports. Eight speakers JBL sound system is provided with 1200 watts amplifier to give a high quality sound to ramp up your drive. It has an amazing feature of Toyota Remote Connect that allows you to control the features of your Avalon through your Apple smart watch and helps you to locate your car, lock and unlock the car and even start the engine.
A 7 inches multi information display shows fuel consumption, current mpg and driver’s assistance programs. You can easily charge your smartphones on wireless charging pads placed underneath the central stack nonslip surface. IIHS has declared it a top safety pick car as it is equipped with all safety features that include pre collision system with pedestrian detection that detects a vehicle or pedestrian coming by, lane keeping departure alert with steering assistance that helps you to detect your lane and departure on roads with visible markings, full speed dynamic radar cruise control that helps you drive at a preset speed and maintain a preset distance from vehicles and slow down your car without deactivating cruise control. Automatic high beam lights are designed to provide you more clear view at nights and it activates on speed above 25 miles per hour and detects the headlight from incoming vehicles by in vehicle camera. Ten air bags provides protection to passengers during collisions and accidents.
Major competitors:
Some of the major rivals of 2019 Toyota Avalon XLE include 2019 Black Lacrosse, Kia Cadenza 2019 and Chrysler 300 2019.
Price:
Toyota Avalon XLE 2019 has a starting price of 35,800 US dollars.
Electric power assist speed sensing steering-Rack and Pinion
Seating Capacity
5 Person
Suspension Front
strut with coil Spring
Suspension Rear
Strut Type Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Tire type
P215/55/VR17
Wheel size
17 inch
Wheel Type
aluminum-alloy-wheels
Wheel Color
Black, Silver
Seat Cover Material
Leather seat trim
Fuel Tank Capacity (Li)
64 Liters
Features
Top Speed 127 Mph And 0 to 60 in 6.1 seconds
Engine: 3.5L DOHC 24V V5 VVT-I –inc: Sport
ECO And Normal modes
Transmission: 5 speed ECT-i-Automatic (U 660E)
Transmission with driver selectable mode and sequential shift control with steering wheel controls
front wheel drive
3.24 axle ratio
575 CCA maintenance free battery with run down protection
100 amp alternator
4590# Gvwr
Gas pressurized shock absorbers
Front and rear anti rolls bars
Quasi dual stainless exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher
4 wheel disc brakes with 4 wheel ABS and brake assist
Steel spare wheel
Compact spare tire mounted inside under cargo
Clear coat paint
Express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row sunroof
Body colored front bumper
Body colored rear bumper with black rub strip/fascia accent and chrome bumper insert
Chrome side window trim
Chrome door handles
Body colored power heated side mirrors with manual folding and turn signal indicator
Fixed rear window with defroster
Light tinted glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Fully galvanized steel panels
Chrome grille
Trunk rear cargo access
LED brake lights
Fully automatic projector beam halogen daytime running auto high beam headlamps with delay off
Laminated glass
Radio: Entune premium audio with integrated nav-inc: entune app multimedia bundle-7” high resolution touch screen with split screen display- AM/FM CD player –Mp3/WMA Playback capability-9 speakers-auxiliary audio jack-USB 2.10 port with iPod connectivity and control-advanced voice recognition-hands free phone capability-phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology-Siri eyes free-HD radio-HD radio predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay-AM-Fm cache radio-siriusXM satellite radio with 3 month complimentary siriusXM all access trial-gracenote album cover art and integrated backup camera display with projected path
Radio with seek scan-clock-speed compensated volume control-steering wheel controls and radio data system
Window grid antenna
2 LCD monitors in the front
Navtraffic real time traffic display
Multi stage heated front bucket seats-inc: 8 way power adjustable driver’s seat memory system and 4 way power adjustable front passenger seat
Bench front facing rear seat
Manual tilt/telescopic steering column
Gauges-inc: speedometer-odometer-engine coolant temp-tachometer-trip odometer and trip computer
Power rear windows
Entune selective service internet access
Leather steering wheel
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
Compass
Proximity key for doors and push button start
Valet function
Power fuel flap locking type
Remote keyless entry with integrated key-transmitter-2 door curb/courtesy-illuminated entry-illuminated ignition switch and panic button
Remote releases-inc: power cargo access
HomeLink garage door transmitter
Cruise control with steering wheel controls
Distance pacing
Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
HVAC-inc: under seat ducts and console ducts
Illuminated locking glove box
Driver foot rest
Interior trim-inc: simulated wood/metal look instrument panel insert-chrome and metal look interior accents and leatherette upholstered dashboard
Full cloth headliner
Leatherette door trim insert
Leather chrome gear shift knob
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors with driver and passenger illumination
Full floor console with covered storage-Mini overhead console with storage and 2 12V DC power outlets
Front and rear map lights
Fade to off interior lighting
Full carpet interior lightning
Full carpet floor covering
Carper floor trim and carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim
Cargo area concealed storage
Cargo space lights
Memory settings-inc: door mirrors
FOB controls-inc: trunk/Hatch/tailgate
Instrument panel covered bin-driver/passenger and rear door bins
Power 1st row windows with front and rear 1 touch up down
Delayed accessory power
Power door locks with auto lock feature
Trip computer
Outside temp gauge
Analog display
Manual adjustable front head restraints and manual adjustable rear head restraints
Front center armrest and rear center armrest with pass-Thru
2 seatback storage pockets
Perimeter alarm
Engine immobilizer
2 12V DC power outlets
Air filtration
Electronic stability controls (ESC)
ABS And driveline traction control
Side impact beams
Dual stage driver and passenger seat mounted side airbags
Blind spat sensor
Toyota safety sense P forward collision and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) rear collision
Lane departure alert (Ida) with steering assist lane departure warning
Tire specific low tire pressure warning
Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags. Curtain 1st and 2nd row airbags
Airbag occupancy sensor
Driver and passenger knee airbag and rear side impact airbag
Rear child safety locks
Outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts-inc: rear center 3 point-height adjusters and pretensioners
