Toyota Avalon 2007–2011 car dimensions: 5020 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1485 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,583 kg. Braked towing is 454 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and rear vents is standard. Cruise control is standard, with dynamic laser cruise available on higher trims. A multi-information display sits in the gauges. Optional navigation adds a touchscreen. Reversing camera became standard for 2011 models, shown in the mirror or nav screen. No factory parking sensors, AEB, blind spot or lane keep systems appear in the specs.
Trunk volume is 408 litres with seats up. Rear seats recline and have a pass-through but do not fold flat to expand cargo.
Towing capacity is rated at 454 kg. Total payload capacity is 395 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for work use.
The cabin offers generous space with a nearly flat rear floor and reclining rear seats for three adults. Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and rear heater ducts comes standard. Higher grades add leather trim, heated front seats, and ventilated front seats on Limited. An eight-way power driver seat with lumbar support is standard, with power passenger seats and a driver cushion length adjuster on Limited. Power moonroof is available or standard on upper grades. Limited includes acoustic windshield for lower cabin noise. Soft materials and wood-grain accents create a quiet, refined feel.
3.5-liter V6 with dual VVT-i produces 268 hp
EPA fuel economy 22 city/31 highway mpg early in generation, later 20 city/29 highway
Scheduled maintenance every 5,000 miles or 6 months
IIHS Good in frontal offset and side impact. Top Safety Pick from 2009
Standard seven airbags including driver knee airbag plus ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
VSC and traction control standard from 2009
The 3.5-liter V6 with dual VVT-i delivers 268 horsepower and pairs with a five- or six-speed automatic. Early models rate 22 city and 31 highway mpg. Later years rate 20 city and 29 highway mpg. It runs on regular unleaded fuel.
Toyota schedules oil and filter changes plus tire rotation every 5,000 miles or six months. Cabin and engine air filters need replacement at longer intervals. Use genuine parts at dealers for warranty coverage.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, side curtains for both rows, and a driver knee airbag. ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and Brake Assist come standard. Vehicle Stability Control became standard later. IIHS rates the car Good in frontal offset and side tests, with Top Safety Pick status after head restraint updates.
A full-size spare on an alloy wheel is standard. The car uses a maintenance indicator light. Regular checks of fluids, brakes, and tires keep it reliable over high miles.
Length 5020 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1485 mm, Wheelbase 2820 mm (Avalon 2007–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota owner manual and Toyota Canada 2008/2011 specs brochures, auto-data.net and autoevolution.com.