Check out the look of the Toyota Avalon

2011 marks a new model year for Toyota and an improved, more elegant issuance of the handsome Toyota Avalon.  The Avalon is the mature older sibling of the Toyota family, setting the example for new-comers like the 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid.  Chicago drivers will appreciate the 2011 Avalon for its subtle delivery of the refined features and luxurious interior that have characterized this Toyota model for years. Performance and fuel economy remain steadfast strong-points for the 2011 full size sedan – what’s turning heads in Chicago is the Avalon’s handsome new look.

In Chicago, Toyota hybrid owners are having a good year.  Whether its making the commute in on the Dan Ryan or I55, or cruising along Lake Shore Drive, fuel efficiency and improved performance are always a plus.  The 2011 Avalon is only going to brighten the mood in the Windy City on those overcast winter days.  In fact, the Avalon is built upon the Camry’s platform and drive-line, and shares many of the Camry’s features.  The 2011 Avalon, though, is more accommodating; it’s comfortable, it’s roomier, and the front-wheel-drive full-size sedan features subtle good looks.  That is, it looks great without having try.

The exterior is characterized by smooth, low-key contours and a not-too-flashy overall appeal.  Inside, the roomy Avalon features innovative molded panels and a classy fake-wood trim that are pleasing to the eye.  The Avalon is 8.4 inches longer than the Camry to make space for an extra 2.6 inches of legroom in the back.

In the tradition of its predecessors, the new Avalon delivers a smooth, quiet ride.  The 3.5-liter, 6-speed automatic transmission engine churns out a silent 268 horsepower rating, shifting seamlessly and never over-responsive.  Large windows give the vehicle’s cabin an open feel, allowing passengers to relax and take in one of the most beautiful skylines in the world.  For added convenience, Toyota drivers can opt for a package upgrade that includes GPS navigation and an enhanced sound system.

Bottom line: the new Avalon is multi-faceted.  It will ride smooth when needed, and handle reliably when Chicago’s wintry conditions necessitate safe navigation.  Outside, it will turn heads without all the flash of a typical luxury automobile.  And that’s important, because in a laid back city like Chicago, no one wants to look like they are trying too hard.