Engine
Cylinders	6
Horse Power	268
Fuel Type	Premium unleaded
Max RPM	6,200
Torque	337 lb.-ft.
Max Torque RPM	4,700
Compression Ratio	10.80 : 1
Engine Size	3.5 L
Valve Gear	DOHC
Total Valves	24
Engine Configuration	V
Displacement	213
Vehicle Emissions	ULEV II
Automatic type	Automatic
City (L/100KM)	10.7
Highway (L/100KM)	7.0
Transmission	6 Speed Automatic

Chassis & Suspension
Independent	Four-wheel
Stabilizer Bar	Front and rear
Front Suspension Type	Strut
Rear Suspension Type	Strut
Front Suspension Classification	Independent
Front Suspension Type	Strut
Front Spring Type	Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar	Regular
Rear Suspension Classification	Independent
Rear Spring Type	Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar	Regular
Class	Regular
Rear Suspension Type	Strut

Brakes
Braking assist
Front brakes	Ventilated disc
ABS	4-wheel

Wheels & Tires
Width	215
Profile	55
Speed Rating	V
Diameter	17.0
Type	AS
Prefix	P
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Yes
Rim Type	Alloy
Spare Tire Mount Location	Inside under cargo
Spare Tire Size	Full-size

Exterior Dimensions
Overall Width	1,850 mm
Overall height	1,470 mm
Overall Length	5,020 mm
Wheelbase	2,820 mm
Front track	1,580 mm
Rear track	1,565 mm
Aerodynamic Drag (CD)	.29

Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room	986 mm
Rear Head Room	953 mm
Front Leg Room	1,049 mm
Rear Leg Room	1,037 mm
Front Shoulder Room	1,510 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1,479 mm
Front Hip Room	1,417 mm
Rear Hip Room	1,428 mm

Capacities
Total Seating Capacity	5
Upholstery	Leather
Front seat type	Bucket
Max seating capacity	5
Climate controlled	Driver and passenger heated-cushion, driver and passenger heated-seatback
Curb weight	1,618 lbs.
Towing Capacity	454 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	408 L
Max cargo capacity	408 L
Fuel Capacity	70 L
Gross vehicle weight	2,070 lbs.
Ground clearance	135 mm
Turning radius	6 ft.
EPA interior volume	3,027 L

Performance Features	Standard	Optional
Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC	X
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic	X

Exterior Features	Standard	Optional
Tires: P215/55R17	X
Wheels: 17" Aluminum Alloy	X

Interior Features	Standard	Optional
Heated Front Bucket Seats	X
Premium Leather Seat Surfaces	X
In Dash 6-Disc CD Changer	X

Other Features	Standard	Optional
Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/In Dash 6-Disc CD Changer	X
Ontario Gas Tax		X
Monotone Paint Application	X
Premium Package w/Navigation		X
Avalon XLS Package		X
Premium Package		X

Warranty Information	Standard
Basic warranty: 36 months/60,000km	X
Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance	X
Powertrain warranty: 60 months/100,000km	X
Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/60,000km	X

2008 Toyota Avalon Review

What reviewers liked most
"Fine balance of softness, composure." (Source: Consumer Guide)
"The Avalon interior is remarkably clean and uncluttered." (Source: New Car Test Drive)
"Rear legroom is particularly generous with three-across seating facilitated by elimination of the rear hump." (Source: New Car Test Drive)
"We quickly discovered the Avalon is the kind of car that will never annoy you, a car best characterized by the absence of noise, vibration or harshness." (Source: New Car Test Drive)
"The engine is spooky smooth, velvety in its power delivery, and dang near silent in operation while the transmission's ratios seem perfectly chosen." (Source: The Car Connection)

Best one-liners
"...with just a few well-defined design strokes, the new Avalon manages to project more character, more contemporary energy than ever before." (Source: New Car Test Drive)
"...the newest model offers as many surprises as watching reruns of the Weather Channel." (Source: New York Times)
"Any more airbags and the Avalon could be used as a flotation device." (Source: The Car Connection)
"It's a handsome car even if it's not particularly memorable - more Lyle Waggoner than Robert Redford." (Source: The Car Connection)

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