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2012 Toyota Avalon - Review

Latest Toyota Avalon designed to attract younger audience

The 2013 model will be the "most North American Avalon" yet, designed exclusively at the company's CALTY facilities in California and Michigan.
Dec 17, 2012 7:46PM GMT

2011 Toyota Avalon - Review

Toyota Avalon: old-school luxury

Restyled sedate, sensible sedan provides a calm, cushiony ride
Sep 10, 2012 6:41PM GMT

Globe Rating

8.5 /10

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Available Trims

Below is a list of all trims available for this model. To see more details click on the trim name.

Trim MSRP Engine HP Fuel Type Fuel Economy
L/100km
XLE $36,800 3.5L V 6 268 Unleaded 8.3
Limited $38,900 3.5L V 6 268 Unleaded 8.3

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