Toyota Avalon 2008
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Friday, March 16, 2018
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2008 Toyota Avalon
Produced in Kentucky, Avalons come in XL, Touring, XLS and Limited trim levels. The XL's typical functions include remote keyless entrance, cruise ship control and an engine immobilizer safety and security system. Also typical, an in-dash six-CD changer and also dual-zone environment control can be taken care of with steering-wheel-mounted controls.
toyota avalon 2008
Outside
The designing adjustments, which typically aren't noticeable at a glimpse, consist of new headlight, grille and also bumper layouts. Around back, the taillight lenses have a smoked look.
Haze lamps begin all designs except the XL, whose wheels measure 16 inches in size; the various other 3 designs have 17-inchers. The Touring trim degree, which is intended to be sportier, has a rear spoiler as well as graphite-colored wheels. Like the Camry SE, the Touring has a firmer suspension compared to the various other Avalons. The Touring and XLS have chrome instead of body-colored door takes care of, and the Touring and Limited have xenon fronts lights.
The highest trim level, the Limited, adds pool lamps and has directional signal in the side mirrors-- in the glass itself, not on the housing.
Inside
An eight-way power chauffeur's seat is conventional, as well as the Minimal includes 10-way change. The base XL trim level currently supplies the four-way power front traveler seat that's common on the greater trims, where once manual was available. The XLS as well as Limited are qualified to upgrade to an eight-way power guest seat. For 2008 all versions get a leather shifter, more chrome trim and a multi-information display screen. The lumbar adjustment that's common on chauffeur's seats is now a choice, in powered kind, on XLS and also Limited front traveler seats.
Typical devices consists of a tilt/telescoping wheel, a sliding facility armrest and a six-CD stereo with an MP3-player input jack, which replaces a CD/cassette device. The three-passenger rear seat has reclining back-rests.
Targeted at younger customers, the Visiting edition includes a special inside with charcoal dashboard trim and light weight aluminum doorsill scuff plates. It includes leather trim to the seats, the guiding wheel as well as the gear selector handle.
The XLS design includes leather upholstery and also includes a moonroof, an engine immobilizer safety and security system, warmed side mirrors with automobile dimming on the vehicle driver's side and an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror. The XLS and also Limited have new, darker simulated wood trim for 2008.
The Restricted adds heated and also aerated pole positions with a pillow length change for the chauffeur, in addition to rain-sensing wipers and also keyless start. The acoustic windscreen is developed to block noise. Bluetooth connection is now consisted of in the standard JBL premium stereo, which is optional on the Touring as well as XLS.
Select options include a moonroof for XL and Touring versions, as well as a navigation system for Touring, XLS and Limited designs. The Limited can be fitted with adaptive cruise control that maintains an adhering to range to the car in advance.
Under the Hood
The Avalon's 3.5-liter V-6 develops 268 horse power as well as 248 pounds-feet of torque. This year the six-speed automatic transmission from the Camry changes a five-speed automated. It maintains the manual-shift arrangement formerly offered. Toyota cites a 0-60 mph time of 7.7 seconds with fuel economy of 19/28 mpg city/highway.
The back brake discs have been enlarged as well as are now clutched by light weight aluminum calipers for better braking performance.
Safety and security
The Avalon ratings Good in the Insurance Coverage Institute for Freeway Safety and security's frontal-offset as well as side-impact collision tests. All-disc antilock brakes with digital brake-force distribution, side-impact air bags and a chauffeur's knee airbag are common. Side curtain air bags protect front and also back owners, and an electronic security system is optional on all trim degrees.