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2008 TOYOTA AVALON STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: “Toyota’s Buick” Road & Track: “more stylish suit of clothes than in the past” Edmunds: “attractive and ergonomic control layout” Motor Trend: “sculptural boldness” 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 ...
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| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan XL (Natl) | $27,325 / $24,414 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan XL (GS) | $27,325 / $24,414 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan XL (SE) | $27,325 / $24,414 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan Touring (Natl) | $29,575 / $26,423 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan Touring (GS) | $29,575 / $26,423 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan Touring (SE) | $29,575 / $26,423 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan XLS (Natl) | $31,625 / $27,829 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan XLS (GS) | $31,625 / $27,829 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan XLS (SE) | $31,625 / $27,829 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan Limited (Natl) | $34,665 / $30,504 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan Limited (GS) | $34,665 / $30,504 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon: 4dr Sedan Limited (SE) | $34,665 / $30,504 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
The automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com have consulted some of the best automotive resources to bring you this review; to make it especially useful to ... Read full bottom line
2008 TOYOTA AVALON STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: “Toyota’s Buick” Road & Track: “more stylish suit of clothes than in the past” Edmunds: ... Read full review
MSRP: $27,325 - $34,665
"I bought my 2007 Limited after months of research. After having a most pleasant experience with my 98 Continental (285,000 miles), I wanted to re-create the... Read more
We are a a family of 5 & needed more room. Traded a 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid in for our loaded Avalon after 2 years of trouble-free Honda ownership. The Avalon... Read more
Had an '03, loved it. From the specs the '08 should be even better. It is in every way except the ride. If you're on smooth blacktop fine, any other surface... Read more
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