Featured Vehicle - The 2020 Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon

2020 Toyota Avalon: The Toyota Avalon remains unchanged but sees the addition of a TRD model in 2020. The Avalon is an entry-luxury car that seats 5 passengers and is only offered as a 4-door sedan. A hybrid variant is available. Competitors include the Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, and Kia Cadenza.

Only front-wheel-drive is available. Six trims are offered: XLE, XSE, TRD, Limited, Touring, and Hybrid. Two engines are offered: A 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 301 horsepower and pairs to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces a total 176 horsepower.

Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $36,000 to $43,000.

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