2008 toyota Avalon
By
Herman Syah
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Sunday, April 1, 2018
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2008 Toyota Avalon
Manufactured in Kentucky, Avalons come in XL, Touring, XLS and also Limited trim levels. The XL's basic attributes include remote keyless entry, cruise control as well as an engine immobilizer safety and security system. Likewise common, an in-dash six-CD changer and dual-zone climate control can be taken care of with steering-wheel-mounted controls.
2008 toyota avalon
Exterior
The styling modifications, which aren't obvious at a look, include new headlight, grille and also bumper layouts. Around back, the taillight lenses have a smoked look.
Haze lights begin all models other than the XL, whose wheels gauge 16 inches in size; the other 3 designs have 17-inchers. The Touring trim level, which is intended to be sportier, has a back looter and also graphite-colored wheels. Like the Camry SE, the Touring has a firmer suspension than the other Avalons. The Touring and XLS have chrome instead of body-colored door deals with, and the Touring and also Limited have xenon headlights.
The greatest trim degree, the Limited, includes puddle lamps as well as has directional signal in the side mirrors-- in the glass itself, out the housing.
Interior
An eight-way power driver's seat is typical, and also the Limited includes 10-way adjustment. The base XL trim level currently offers the four-way power front guest seat that's conventional on the higher trims, where once only guidebook was readily available. The XLS as well as Limited are qualified to update to an eight-way power traveler seat. For 2008 all designs get a leather shifter, more chrome trim and a multi-information display. The lumbar change that's typical on driver's seats is now an option, in powered form, on XLS and also Limited front passenger seats.
Standard tools includes a tilt/telescoping wheel, a gliding facility armrest and also a six-CD stereo with an MP3-player input jack, which replaces a CD/cassette unit. The three-passenger backseat has reclining backrests.
Targeted at more youthful purchasers, the Exploring edition showcases a distinct interior with charcoal control panel trim and also aluminum doorsill scuff plates. It adds leather trim to the seats, the steering wheel and the gear selector handle.
The XLS model consists of natural leather upholstery as well as includes a moonroof, an engine immobilizer protection system, warmed side mirrors with car dimming on the motorist's side as well as an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror. The XLS and also Limited have brand-new, darker simulated wood trim for 2008.
The Minimal adds heated and aerated front seats with a pillow size change for the driver, in addition to rain-sensing wipers and also keyless start. The acoustic windshield is designed to obstruct sound. Bluetooth connectivity is currently included in the typical JBL costs stereo, which is optional on the Touring as well as XLS.
Select options include a moonroof for XL as well as Touring versions, and also a navigation system for Touring, XLS as well as Limited versions. The Limited can be fitted with adaptive cruise control that keeps a complying with range to the vehicle ahead.
Under the Hood
The Avalon's 3.5-liter V-6 develops 268 horse power and 248 pounds-feet of torque. This year the six-speed transmission from the Camry replaces a five-speed automatic. It keeps the manual-shift arrangement previously used. Toyota cites a 0-60 mph time of 7.7 secs with gas economic climate of 19/28 mpg city/highway.
The rear brake discs have actually been bigger and are now clutched by aluminum calipers for far better braking performance.
Security
The Avalon ratings Great in the Insurance Coverage Institute for Freeway Safety and security's frontal-offset and side-impact collision tests. All-disc anti-skid brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, side-impact airbags and a motorist's knee airbag are common. Side drape airbags shield front and back residents, and also a digital security system is optional on all trim levels.