2016 Toyota Avalon Release, Specifications

Currently in the fourth generation, 2016 Toyota Avalon going through a mid-cycle facelift for this model year. Its full redesign and the beginning of a new generation was made back in 2012, and now it's time for a little refresher on the model. However, both hybrid and regular sedan version will be available, while a hybrid variant is expected to appear a little later than usual. Changes to 2016 Avalon will include minor revisions to the exterior and interior upgrades, especially in materials and features.

2016 Toyota Avalon exterior and interior

Exterior changes we expect in the next Avalon including refresher of the front fascia, headlights and taillights slightly altered and reshaped bumper. However, these changes will not be large. 2016 Toyota Avalon will look more modern, but not much different. Even the current model is highly equipped with features, and is equipped with LED lights and 17-inch alloy wheels that must be changed for model year 2016. In addition to reshaping and remodeling, exterior will be enhanced with the addition of new color choices, so customers will have a greater bid to choose from.

Avalon sedan when it comes available in 5 trims, while the Hybrid variants are available in three. Trim Avalon including XLE, XLE Premium, XLE Touring, XLE Premium Sport Edition and Limited. Avalon Hybrid is available in the XLE Premium, XLE Touring and Limited. All trims are still to be put in a bid for the 2016 model year.

Some features that will be included in the bid for both regular and hybrid variants of the 2016 Toyota Avalon include Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite, Leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth. Including the latest generation Toyota Entune infotainment system to improvements made to Avalon this time, so there will be no significant changes in that area.

2016 engine specifications Toyota Avalon

Since the Japanese manufacturer is planning a facelift, rather than a redesign for the model year 2016. We expect the performance of the model remains the same for both regular and hybrid variants.

Machines for the regular 2016 Toyota Avalon is a 3.5-liter V6 with 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. The output is the same for each trim, including XLE Premium Sport Edition. Sport, normal and ECO Mode is part of the standard features of performance, even on the basis XLE. The engine's power is transmitted to the front wheels through a 6-speed ECT-i (Electronic Controlled Transmission with intelligence) automatic transmission.

Under the hood of the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid placed 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor and hybrid system output of 200 net horsepower. The electric motor fed by Ni-MH (Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries. This hybrid system is paired with ECVT (electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission) and equal (front-wheel) drivetrain.

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the regular version of the Avalon is rated at 21/31/24 mpg city / hwy / combined. Hybrid Model rate was at 40/39/40 mpg city / hwy / combined. Although Avalon usual offering some pretty good numbers, scores Hybrid is only suitable for people who are looking for a great-great-looking vehicle efficiency.

2016 Toyota Avalon and release prices

2016 Toyota Avalon should arrive on the market during the second half of this year, probably during the fall. Price is not released yet. However, changes made to this model will lead to an increase, but we do not expect it to be something big. The base price is expected to be approximately $ 33,000, while the Hybrid variants should start around $ 37,000.

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