2012 Toyota Avalon Limited FWD Automatic

• 17 5 dual-spoke alloy wheels
• Auto on/off headlamps
• Auto-leveling high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
• Chrome Door Handles
• Color-keyed bumpers
• Color-keyed manual folding heated pwr mirrors w/turn signal indicators -inc: electrochromic mirrors, mirror memory, integrated puddle lamps
• Full size spare tire w/alloy wheel
• High solar energy-absorbing (HSEA) glass
• Integrated wide angle fog lamps
• LED tail lamps
• P215/55R17V93 all-season tires
• Pwr tilt/slide moonroof -inc: sliding sunshade
• Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (2) 12-volt aux pwr outlets
• 60/40 split reclining rear seats -inc: separate headrests, center armrest w/cupholders, locking trunk pass-through
• 8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar -inc: driver seat cushion extension
• 8-way pwr passenger seat w/pwr lumbar
• Adjustable headrests for all seating positions
• Aluminum door scuff plates
• Anti-theft system w/engine immobilizer
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror -inc: backup camera monitor, compass
• Cruise control
• Digital clock
• Driver seat memory w/exterior mirror memory
• Dual sun visors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control w/air filtration, rear seat vents
• Front bucket seats w/active headrests
• Front center console w/storage -inc: sliding armrest, dual cup holders
• Front seatback pockets
• HD rear defogger w/timer
• Heated & cooled front seats
• HomeLink universal transceiver
• Illuminated entry w/fade-out exit system
• JBL Synthesis AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3/WMA changer -inc: 660-watt peak pwr, (12) speakers w/subwoofer, aux audio input jack, USB port w/iPod connectivity, Bluetooth capability w/streaming music feature, vacuum fluorescent display
• Multi-function information display -inc: average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, average speed, distance to empty, outside temp, trip computer
• Optitron instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, coolant temp
• Overhead console w/front map lights & sunglasses storage
• Perforated Leather Seat Trim
• Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature
• Pwr rear sunshade w/auto-return
• Pwr trunk & fuel-filler door releases
• Pwr windows -inc: auto up/down, jam protection, retained pwr
• Rear flat floor
• Rear passenger reading lamps
• Smart Key system -inc: push-button start, panic alarm, trunk release, remote illuminated entry w/puddle lamps
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & climate controls
• Woodgrain & leather-wrapped shift knob
• Woodgrain & leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Woodgrain style interior trim
• XM satellite radio (subscription required)

• 3.5L DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 engine
• 6-speed automatic ECT-i transmission w/sequential shift
• Battery saver
• Dual rear exhaust w/chrome-tipped outlets
• Dual variable valve timing w/intelligence
• Dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension -inc: offset coil springs, stabilizer bar
• Front wheel drive
• MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: offset coil springs, stabilizer bar
• Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
• Variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering

• 3-point seatbelts for all passenger seating positions -inc: front adjustable shoulder belt anchors, emergency locking retractor (ELR), passenger automatic locking retractors (ALR)
• 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Back up camera w/integrated rearview mirror display
• Child protector rear door locks
• Child restraint system w/rear seat lower anchors, tether anchor brackets
• Daytime running lights
• Direct tire pressure monitor system
• Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: occupant sensor
• Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
• Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
• Front & rear side curtain airbags
• Front/rear crumple zones
• Head impact protection structure
• Internal trunk-release handle
• Outboard front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters
• Side-impact door beams
• Traction control (TRAC)
• Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/off switch

Model Highlights

The lineup for the 2012 Toyota Avalon is simple. All Avalons come with a 268-horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine that's very smooth and plenty strong for this big sedan. It's mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, which shifts so smooth, they're nearly imperceptible. With a dual VVT-i variable valve control system, the Avalon is reasonably responsive yet achieves an EPA estimated 20 mpg city, 29 highway. Ride quality is smooth and cushy in the Avalon. The suspension follows a quite conventional MacPherson-strut suspension setup, and is tuned to be somewhat soft yet firm enough to avoid bounciness. The rack-and-pinion steering system is precise but light. To go with the slightly reshaped but conservative look, plush, comfortable interior appointments and distinctive materials remain the Avalon's calling card. Accommodations have been redesigned and reconfigured, including a reshaped backseat and larger headrests. The back seat in the Avalon has enough legroom for taller adults, with the seats themselves more comfortable than those in most utility vehicles. When the middle position in back isn't being used, a center armrest, which includes storage and cupholders, pulls down. Upholstery includes leather with visible stitching and ventilated seatbacks are included in the Limited. There's an abundance of wood grain trim inside. As before, the Avalon comes with all the common safety features that include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, front side airbags and side curtain bags. Toyota is phasing in a new brake-override system that cuts off the throttle when brakes are applied. Only two trims of the Avalon are offered--base and Limited--and it's the Limited model that gets some of the coolest and most exclusive features. All Avalons get dual-zone climate control, a moonroof and a back-up camera, but the Limited gets a power passenger seat, Smart Key system, rain-sensing wipers and driver's lower cushion extension (which taller drivers will find useful). The Avalon serves as the luxury flagship of Toyota's car lineup, so this big sedan is loaded with many features and options that are usually the domain of luxury brands. Buyers should expect power everything as well as some of the more luxurious features include a power rear sunshade, Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming, a USB/iPod interface and a 660-watt JBL surround-sound system with 12 speakers. A newly upgraded navigation system includes more points of interest and an improved interface.