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2008 Toyota Avalon Review

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Toyota’s Buick
Car and Driver

more stylish suit of clothes than in the past
Road & Track

attractive and ergonomic control layout
Edmunds

sculptural boldness
Motor Trend

The 2008 Toyota Avalon is crisp and conservative on the outside, clean and cohesive within.

“The new Avalon wears a more stylish suit of clothes than in the past,” claims Road & Track, reflecting the automotive press’ general feelings about the Avalon’s exterior styling. While it doesn’t blow anyone away, neither does it offend, and its interesting-to-some creases and folds lend it flair utterly lacking in previous designs. “Too many unnecessary angles,” complains some Motor Trend editors, while others on staff feels “at least, it's interesting for a change.” Car and Driver succinctly calls it “Toyota’s Buick.”

Lexus-like details inside, “including the Optitron gauges once exclusive to that brand,” says Road & Track, lend a sleek and stylish air. “Any Toyota Avalon feels upscale and inviting,” claims Edmunds, citing an “attractive and ergonomic control layout, and high-quality materials.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Toyota Avalon’s styling is just bold enough outside, and sleek and sophisticated inside.


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Other Choices:

The top rivals to the 2008 Toyota Avalon include the Lucerne, Taurus, and Azera, which are also large, primarily front-wheel-drive sedans that favor ride comfort over tight handling response. Each of them also has decent straight-line acceleration. The Taurus, which was recently called the Five Hundred, has a very nicely appointed interior and an especially spacious backseat, and its 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic are very responsive. The Lucerne V-6 and the Azera both have 3.8-liter V-6 engines and aren’t as responsive as the Taurus, but the Lucerne is also available in Super trim, which adds a 292-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8. Next to either of these rivals, the Avalon is quieter and more refined inside. Another alternative is the Chrysler 300, which comes in an economical rear-wheel-drive base model or with all-wheel drive in upscale Touring trim. The 300 also has a powerful HEMI V-8 available. But the 300 might not be as appealing to the crowd that favors ride comfort and space above all else; it’s less roomy inside and not nearly as refined and quiet.

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Comments (2 total)

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  2. Center Display

    By Bill | Posted: Jan 25th 2009, 07:57:17 PM

    When "may be icy" flashes on the center display, is there any type of a audio alert as well?

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