Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon
Production period:	since 1995
Class :	upper middle class
Body versions :	limousine
Previous model:	Toyota Cressida

The Toyota Avalon is an upper mid-range (full-size) sedan built by Toyota in the USA and sold exclusively in North America . It was also produced in Australia until July 2005 and then replaced by the Toyota Aurion in November 2006 . It is a four-door notchback sedan with front-wheel drive. In Japan, the first two generations were built as Toyota Pronard . The third generation, however, no longer existed there. The model also disappeared from the market in Australia.

Model history

First generation (1995–1999)

MCX10R
Toyota Avalon (1995-1997)
Production period:	1995-2005
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 3.0 liters (140–150 kW)
Length:	4831 mm
Width:	1786 mm
Height:	1420 mm
Wheelbase :	2720 ​​mm
Empty weight :

In 1995 the Avalon was launched as a completely new model. It was developed by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown together with the Camry on whose platform it was based. The engine is a 3.0-liter V6 with 140 kW, which has produced 150 kW since the 1997 facelift.

In 1999 the production facilities were transported to Australia, where in 2000 production of the "new" Avalon started. In 2004, the Australian model received a facelift with a modified front section before production was discontinued in 2005.

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  Toyota Avalon (1998-1999; US version)

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  Toyota Avalon (2001-2003; AUS version)

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  Toyota Avalon (2003-2005; AUS version)

Second generation (2000-2004)

MCX20
Toyota Avalon (2000-2002)
Production period:	2000-2004
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.0 liters (157 kW)
Length:	4874 mm
Width:	1821 mm
Height:	1466 mm
Wheelbase :	2720 ​​mm
Empty weight :

The second generation of the Avalon grew in almost all directions. It was still based on an extended platform from the Camry and had a 3.0 liter V6 with 157 kW and 298 Nm of torque. The size was still comparable to the Camry.

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  Toyota Pronard
  (2000-2003)

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  Toyota Avalon
  (2003-2004)

Third generation (2005–2012)

GSX30
Toyota Avalon (2005-2007)
Production period:	2005–2012
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.5 liters (200 kW)
Length:	5009 mm
Width:	1849 mm
Height:	1486 mm
Wheelbase :	2822 mm
Empty weight :

The new, third generation started in 2005, again significantly larger than its predecessor. It is now equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 with 200 kW and 336 Nm of torque. In 2008 the Avalon received a small facelift, in which the front was slightly changed and a six-speed automatic (previously five steps) was introduced.

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  Toyota Avalon
  (2008-2010)

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  Toyota Avalon (2010-2012)

Fourth generation (2012-2018)

XX40
Toyota Avalon (2012-2015)
Production period:	2012-2018
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.5 liters (200 kW) Otto hybrid : 2.5 liters (149 kW)
Length:	4950 mm
Width:	1835 mm
Height:	1460 mm
Wheelbase :	2820 mm
Empty weight :	1575-1630 kg

The fourth generation is a bit shorter, but the engine is identical to that of the predecessor. For the first time, a hybrid drive is also available in the Avalon. The combination of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor has a system output of 149 kW.

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  Rear view

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  Toyota Avalon (2015-2018)

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  Rear view

Fifth generation (since 2018)

XX50
Production period:	since 2018
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.5 liters (224 kW) Otto hybrid : 2.5 liters (160 kW)
Length:	4978 mm
Width:	1849 mm
Height:	1435 mm
Wheelbase :	2870 mm
Empty weight :	1985 kg

The fifth generation was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018 . The vehicle is built in Georgetown . Sales in the United States began in the spring of 2018.

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  Rear view

Web links

Commons : Toyota Avalon  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official US website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Gregory Hebermehl: New platform, new drives, giant barbecue. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. January 16, 2018, accessed February 10, 2018 .