Leaning Toward Luxury? Check Out the 2016 Avalon Instead

Mar 15, 2016

If you’re interested in buying a luxury car, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, take time to test drive the Toyota Avalon. It comes with features that will make you feel like you’re driving a luxury vehicle without draining your bank account.

Superb Performance

The 2016 Avalon comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough power to take your from zero to 60 mph in less than 6.5 seconds. You won’t find many full-size sedans in the Avalon’s price range that can compete with that.

Excellent Safety Features and Ratings

The Avalon comes loaded with safety features that will make you feel comfortable in all driving conditions. In addition to standard features like traction control and a rearview camera, upper trim levels come with:

Blind spot monitoring
Frontal collision warning system
Lane-keeping assistance
Stolen vehicle location

The Avalon also gets excellent safety ratings. Government tests give the Avalon an overall five-star rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Avalon its highest score.

Impressive Features

Luxury cars are all about high-tech features. In that regard, the Avalon keeps pace with even the most lauded luxury vehicles. It comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen that keeps you in control of entertainment and navigation. The Avalon even has voice controls so you can change settings without taking your eyes off the road. Other luxury features include:

Keyless entry
Bluetooth connectivity
Driver memory settings

Before spending a lot of money on a luxury car, visit your Toyota dealership to try the 2016 Avalon. It might give you everything you want at a fraction of the price.

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