"The Avalon’s competent road manners and velvety-smooth V6 are made all the more attractive when coupled with the Touring trim’s stiffer suspension setup." - Kelley Blue Book
The Avalon is equipped with the potent 3.5L V6 engine which is shared among all the trim levels. The V6 is gutsy and cranks out a maximum power of 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. The engine is backed with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Models |
2017 Toyota Avalon |
2017 Dodge Charger |
2017 Kia Cadenza |
2017 Buick LaCrosse |
MSRP |
$33,300 |
$27,995 |
$31,990 |
$32,065 |
Engine |
3.5L 6cyl |
3.6L 6cyl |
3.3L 6cyl |
3.6L 6cyl |
Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
Horsepower |
268 hp @ 6,200 RPM |
292 hp @ 6,350 RPM |
290 hp @ 6,400 RPM |
310 hp @ 6,800 RPM |
Torque |
248 ft-lbs @ 4,700 RPM |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,800 RPM |
253 ft-lbs @ 5,200 RPM |
282 ft-lbs @ 5,200 RPM |
Though the power is sufficient it's not the best in the market, the competitors like Dodge Charger, Kia Cadenza, and Buick LaCrosse are better performers in the class. The LaCrosse is a better car that is offered at a low price and delivers more power.
2017 Toyota Avalon Acceleration
The V8\u2019s power propels the car to high speeds in no time. The car attains an acceleration of 60 mph from a standstill in 6.4 seconds. The quarter-mile runs follow a 14.8 sec acceleration time.
Models |
2017 Toyota Avalon |
2017 Dodge Charger |
2017 Kia Cadenza |
2017 Buick LaCrosse |
0-60 MPH |
6.4 sec |
4.6 sec |
6.5 sec |
5.8 sec |
Quarter mile |
14.8 sec |
11.4 sec |
14.8 sec |
14.6 sec |
Engine |
3.5L |
3.6L |
3.3L |
3.6L |
Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
|
7.4 |
7.6 |
7.6 |
7.7 |
The competition is filled with better accelerating cars, the Dodge Charger wins this battle with its 4.6 seconds acceleration followed by the 5.8-second performance by the LaCrosse. The Kia Cadenza and the Avalon are the potential lagers in the lot.
2017 Toyota Avalon Ride and Handling
The handling on the 2017 Avalon is not that enjoyable, the huge size makes it difficult for city maneuvers and forgets about parking this car in the subcompact zones. Still, the light steering makes delivers predictability and makes up for the size. As a daily driver, the car is approachable, you will feel right at home with it.
2017 Toyota Avalon Braking
Braking on the 2017 Avalon is nice and decent, the pedal is neither confident nor too soft, something you will get used to it in no time. Overall the braking mechanism is decent and has a good bite. O the highway the car will not disappoint with any fishy odd motion on a heavy push. The car comes on a grinding halt from a speed of 60 mph in 126 ft.
Model |
2017 Toyota Avalon |
2017 Dodge Charger |
2017 Kia Cadenza |
2017 Buick LaCrosse |
Brake Front (in.) |
11.7 |
12.6 |
12.6 |
12.6 |
Brake Rear (in.) |
11.1 |
12.6 |
11.8 |
NA |
Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3505 |
3934 |
3633 |
3840 |
60-0 MPH (ft.) |
126 |
111 |
120 |
123 |
Though the car weighs lighter than the competition the Toyota forgot to cash in the advantage. The Avalon features 126 ft. of braking distance which is nothing compared to the competition. Where the LaCrosse and Cadenza display similar braking dynamics the Dodge Charger is the best amongst the lot.