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Toyota Avalon III 3.5 V6 (280 Hp) ECT-i
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Toyota Avalon:
The Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan manufactured by Toyota, as its largest front-wheel drive sedan; also its flagship in the United States, Canada, China and the Middle East. The Avalon was also manufactured in Australia from April 2000 until June 2005, when it was replaced in November 2006 by the Aurion. The first production Avalon was manufactured in September 1994 at the TMMK assembly line in Georgetown, Kentucky, where subsequent generations have been manufactured....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Toyota Avalon (III). With 353 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1583 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Avalon III was not tested by Euro NCAP. In US tests (NHTSA, IIHS), it generally performed well for its era, offering solid occupant protection.
3.5 V6 (280 Hp) ECT-i Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An incremental power bump to 280 Hp further enhances the Avalon's already strong performance. This version of the 3.5L V6 maintains its smooth character while offering a touch more urgency, making overtaking and merging even more confident.
Fuel Economy
While specific figures for the 280 Hp variant aren't provided, it's expected to be very similar to the 268 Hp version, offering good highway efficiency and acceptable urban consumption for a powerful V6 sedan.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin
- • Powerful and refined 3.5L V6 engine
- • Spacious interior with ample legroom
- • Toyota's renowned reliability and durability
- • Smooth and responsive automatic transmission
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Styling can be considered conservative or bland by some
- • Not designed for sporty driving dynamics
- • Fuel economy, while good for a V6, isn't class-leading compared to smaller engines
- • Some interior materials might feel less premium than true luxury rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Avalon: 1994 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Avalon |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (280 Hp) ECT-i |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 81 Hp/l [165mm more] |
| Torque: | 353 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2GR-FE More details about the engine 2GR-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 3456 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Dual VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l |
| Coolant: | 8.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.98 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.06 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | ULEV |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.7 kg/Hp, 176.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.5 kg/Nm, 223 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1583 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 408 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5010 mm mm [165mm more] |
| Width: | 1850 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Height: | 1485 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2820 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1565 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 135 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ECT-i |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 297.18 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 276.86 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16; 215/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
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