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2009 Toyota Avalon - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $27,845 - $35,185 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2009 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
CarGurus' Review for 2009 toyota avalon

...the Avalon doesn't necessarily stand out in the crowd, but does add the extra benefit of the Toyota brand, which ranks high in safety, quality, and customer...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota Avalon Professional Cars.com Review

...If Toyota can build the next generation with the same drive for quality it's shown in the 2010 Prius and Venza, the Avalon might avoid the worst of the...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota Avalon Professional Cars.com Review

...clearance: 5.3 Seating capacity: 5 Interior (inches): Front / rear Headroom: 38.8/37.5 Legroom: 41.3/40.9 Shoulder room: 59.4/58.2 Hip room: 55.8/56.2 Trunk...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota Avalon Professional Cars.com Review

...Standard antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution Standard electronic stability system with traction control Standard security system Optional...

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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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