TOYOTAAvalon 2012 - 2015

　　While the Avalon looked like it was designed to win an AARP contest, it managed to offer more than enough for the U.S. market than some of the Big-Three carmakers.

　　Toyota took the decision to build a car comfortable enough for those who are not in a hurry anymore but designed to be appealing for the middle-aged people. It was an interesting mix of old and new built on the reliability reputation of the Camry.

　　The fourth generation of the Avalon was introduced at the New York Auto Show in 2012 as a 2013 model-year. It sported an aggressive front fascia, with slim headlights and a vast grille on the bumper's lower side. The upper grille was almost unnoticeable.

　　Inside, the Avalon dropped the column-shifter from the previous generation and installed it on the center console, above the buttons for the front seat heaters. Its generous interior space was suitable for everyone, either tall or short, both in the front and back. There were a set of analog dials on the instrument cluster plus a TFT display in the middle for the on-board computer. The infotainment system took a big chunk from the center stack and featured large knobs, OK to use with gloves in the winter.

　　The Avalon didn't have a problem with the power output, and that featured stayed for the 2013 model. Toyota installed a choice of two engines in the front and mated them with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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