[supra93]

Despite most consumers flocking to crossovers and SUVs, Toyota is not ready to put its traditional saloons aside, unveiling the fifth generation Avalon during the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.

Underpinned by the TNGA architecture, the car is now longer, wider, and lower than before, with 196in (4,978mm) in length, 72.8in (1,849mm) in width, 56.5in (1,435mm) in height, and a 113in (2,870mm) long wheelbase.

It features new styling, with a very large grille at the front flanked by slim headlights with incorporated DRLs, a muscular yet sporty profile, and a redesigned rear end, with new taillights connected by a prominent strip.

Toyota's new Entune 3.0 infotainment system dominates the central console and provides access to connected services, Wi-Fi hotspot, and sound system, among others. Audiophiles can go ahead and get the optional JBL 7.1-channel system, which boasts 1,200-watt. Qi wireless mobile device charger, Toyota Remote Connect with Smartwatch, Amazon Alexa Connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (no Android Auto) are also part of the offerings, along with up to 5 USB ports, and a selection of wood and leather trims.

There's a new 7-inch display in the instrument cluster as well, which allows users to see the vehicle information, safety settings, navigation, and other functions, while the addition of a 10-inch head-up display, said to be the largest in the segment, should earn extra points for the car.

Powering the 2019 Toyota Avalon are two engines: an upgraded version of the 3.5-liter V6, with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid, with a 650-volt electric motor and CVT.

No power figures have been released yet, but these appear to be very similar to the units that power the Camry, and in the latter, the V6 makes 301hp (305PS) and 267lb-ft (362Nm) of torque, whereas the smaller one is rated at 203hp (206PS) and 184lb-ft (249Nm) of torque.

Other changes made to the new Avalon include the active variable suspension with adaptive damping, shock absorbers at each corner with solenoid control valves for independent wheel control, front and rear G sensors, and a multilink setup at the rear.

Users will get to choose between one of three driving modes on all trim levels - Eco, Normal, and Sport, while those that sit behind the wheel of the Touring grades will get a fourth one, called Sport+. Elsewhere, the 2019 Toyota Avalon benefits from active noise control, engine sound enhancement, a new exhaust system, and intake sound generator.

A suite of safety systems equip the car, including the standard Toyota Safety Sense P, which offers Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

Other driving assistance features available are the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Back Guide Monitor, Panoramic View Monitor with Alert, and Intelligence Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Braking system.

Toyota will start taking orders for the 2019 Avalon in late spring, with pricing to be announced at a later date.

http://www.carscoops.com/2018/01/201...n-detroit.html

[Viffermike]

I absolutely ADORE that interior. Avalons have always had a graceful, purposeful, minimalistic bent on the inside. That saddle leather is sumptuous enough, but the stitching detail sets it apart, especially on the doors.

But ... dat smile. Gawd.

I'm not sure that most full-size pickup trucks have grills that large. Hideous, especially for its target demographic. The Lexus cross-pollination has to stop.

[KingOfJericho]

The entire front end of this car is grille...

[c1pher]

I had a 2014 Avalon Hybrid Limited and really liked it, but sure isn't sporty. I like the front, sides and interior, but will be glad when the oversized grille and saggy butt styles go away.

[Mingwan]

Is this that the Yautja Edition? Interior looks great, and I love the way they set up the infotainment screen area. Side profile looks a lot like the civic sedan, though.

[jqsmooth]

front looks like a Ford.

[MadOzodi]

Front = Bane mask

SMH

[rohitsja]

Love the interior on this one !! One day I might be ready for an upgrade I guess.

I have a 1996 Avalon (1st gen) with 258,XXX miles and still running strong. I am the 3rd owner and the car still looks pretty decent considering its age. People are normally surprised when i tell them that this car is a 1996 and has that many miles on it. It was my 'Student car' that I just refuse to let go off. That car helped me in life to get to where I am today and means a lot more to me than just a 22 yr old Japanese car
The E92 is another love story though !!!

[Red Bread]

Die two tone steering wheel, die!!!

But the rest of that interior is a case study in how to make a cheap-ish car look nearly perfect.

[Chihuahua]

Is it grounded to the ground?

[El Conquistador]

The world biggest boaringest vacuum cleaner

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by El Conquistador

The world biggest boaringest vacuum cleaner

I dunno about that. For a car with a target age demographic in the 60s -- it's basically built to compete with Buick and (the late) Oldsmobile -- those gritted teeth are awfully aggressive.

The horizontal slats on the hybrid are growing on me. The black plastic cross-mesh on the regular ones, however, are godawful. Grannies are gonna hate how dirty those get, and you can't hide dirt, bugs, etc. like you can on a champagne- or gold-painted bumper ...

[neliconcept]

this and the camry are pretty much every Uber/Lyft/Taxi cab drivers car. It's like what Europeans think of standard e class mercedes

[Germanauto]

Who the hell approved of this design? I can't imagine anybody taking a few steps back and thinking "wow that's a great looking car!"

Interior is very reminiscent of the Nissan Maxima, which is a good thing.

[KingOfJericho]

I actually think it's a nice looking car. Same with the new Camry. The old ones were so boring and their demographic is aging (dying) so it's smart to invigorate the design a bit.

[Bingobimmer]

Damn what is with toyota and lexus jacked up front end. But that arse and interior looks tight.

[ska///235i]

I like it, yes its not the greatest looking car but from what the Avalon and Camry use to be...its heading in the right direction