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2009 Toyota Avalon Safety Review

May 2, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers and a driver-side knee airbag
Edmunds

revised braking system
Cars.com

Five stars, frontal and side impact
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset and side impact
IIHS

Editors at TheCarConnection.com are impressed with the safety features included and available on the 2009 Toyota Avalon.

In crash tests, the 2009 Toyota Avalon performs splendidly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Avalon its top "good" rating for frontal offset and side impact crash testing. The Avalon also earns five stars across the board in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) crash tests, except for a four-star rating for rollover resistance.

Edmunds states that the Avalon's standard safety equipment "includes antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers and a driver-side knee airbag." Cars.com explains that the Avalon's "rear brake discs have been enlarged and are now gripped by aluminum calipers for better braking performance." For 2009, Electronic Stability Control is newly standard across the line.

Conclusion

The 2009 Toyota Avalon is a good performer in the safety category. Drivers and families will be pleased.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers and a driver-side knee airbagEdmundsrevised braking systemCars.comFive stars, frontal and side impactNHTSAGood," frontal offset and side impactIIHS Editors at TheCarConnection.com are impressed with the safety features included and available on the 2009 Toyota Avalon. In crash tests, the 2009 Toyota Avalon performs splendidly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Avalon its top "good" rating for frontal offset and side impact crash testing. The Avalon also earns five stars across the board in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) crash tests, except for a four-star rating for rollover resistance. Edmunds states that the Avalon's standard safety equipment "includes antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers and a driver-side knee airbag." Cars.com explains that the Avalon's "rear brake discs have been enlarged and are now gripped by aluminum calipers for better braking performance." For 2009, Electronic Stability Control is newly standard across the line. ConclusionThe 2009 Toyota Avalon is a good performer in the safety category. Drivers and families will be pleased. 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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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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