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2009 Toyota Avalon Review

May 2, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

any Toyota Avalon feels upscale and inviting
Edmunds

sculptural boldness
Motor Trend

Toyota's Buick
Car and Driver

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

Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Toyota Avalon, on both the inside and the outside. is designed to appease high-end drivers.

Car and Driver succinctly calls the 2009 Toyota Avalon "Toyota's Buick." While it doesn't blow anyone away, neither does it offend, and its interesting-to-some creases and folds lend it a bit of flair. "Too many unnecessary angles," complains Motor Trend, though "at least it's interesting for a change." "The new Avalon wears a more stylish suit of clothes than in the past," claims Road & Track.

Reviewers generally favor the interior styling of the 2009 Toyota Avalon. "Any Toyota Avalon feels upscale and inviting," contends Edmunds, citing an "attractive and ergonomic control layout, and high-quality materials." There are other nice touches inside, "including the Optitron gauges once exclusive to that brand," says Road & Track.

Conclusion

The 2009 Toyota Avalon is sleek and sophisticated inside and out, but some might find it boring.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:any Toyota Avalon feels upscale and invitingEdmundssculptural boldnessMotor TrendToyota's BuickCar and Drivermore stylish suit of clothes than in the pastRoad & Track Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Toyota Avalon, on both the inside and the outside. is designed to appease high-end drivers. Car and Driver succinctly calls the 2009 Toyota Avalon "Toyota's Buick." While it doesn't blow anyone away, neither does it offend, and its interesting-to-some creases and folds lend it a bit of flair. "Too many unnecessary angles," complains Motor Trend, though "at least it's interesting for a change." "The new Avalon wears a more stylish suit of clothes than in the past," claims Road & Track. Reviewers generally favor the interior styling of the 2009 Toyota Avalon. "Any Toyota Avalon feels upscale and inviting," contends Edmunds, citing an "attractive and ergonomic control layout, and high-quality materials." There are other nice touches inside, "including the Optitron gauges once exclusive to that brand," says Road & Track. ConclusionThe 2009 Toyota Avalon is sleek and sophisticated inside and out, but some might find it boring. 2009 TOYOTA AVALON STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "any Toyota Avalon feels upscale and inviting" Motor Trend: "sculptural boldness" Car and Driver: " Toyota's Buick " Road & Track: "more stylish suit of clothes than in the past" Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the ...

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Other Choices:

Each of these alternatives favors ride comfort over tight handling response, but also has decent straight-line acceleration. 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 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 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 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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