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2008 Toyota Avalon - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $27,325 - $34,665 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 toyota avalon Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Seats five adults in comfort, attractive cabin design with high-quality materials, composed and quiet ride, powerful and efficient V6, available upscale...

CarGurus
2008 Toyota Avalon Overview

...The solid V6 powertrain, solid gas mileage, and smooth ride should appeal to anyone looking for an upper-tier foreign sedan. Look for Toyota to add even more...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Avalon Professional Cars.com Review

...Side curtain airbags protect front and rear occupants, and an electronic stability system is optional on all trim levels...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Avalon Professional Cars.com Review

...3.5-liter V-6 Fuel: 19/28 mpg Length: 197.2" Width: 72.8" Ground Clearance: 6" Turning Radius: 18.5' Cargo space: 14.4 cu. ft. NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings Frontal...

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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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