Style. It's as much substance as it is beauty. For proof you need look no further than the Avalon - Toyota's flagship and the industry's benchmark for understated elegance and luxury. Its spacious accommodations and reassuring safety innovations - like the available 2005 Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) - make it a joy to drive, as does its trademark tranquil ride with outstanding aerodynamics.
Combining confident handling characteristics with a luxurious ride is a delicate balancing act. Through exhaustive testing Toyota has arrived at Avalon's unique blend of luxury and agility.
Engine and chassis vibration has been minimized with a sophisticated active control engine mount. Road anomalies have been masked by gas-filled twin-tube shock absorbers. Power rack-and-pinion steering adjusts the amount of assist relative to speed. Gears have been precision-machined, heat-treated and machined again for smooth, fluid meshing. Separate anti-vibration sub-frames in the front and rear reduce ride harshness while adding rigidity for more precise handling. These and a myriad of other details work in concert to provide a superb motoring experience.
With the 2005 Avalon, Toyota's designers have created an automotive expression of subtle elegance. Clean sweeping lines and balanced proportions give it a sophisticated, yet unpretentious presence.
Here is a sedan that embodies style without ostentation, luxury without excess. Some of the highlights that add style and function to Avalon are:
Color-keyed bumpers with chrome trim and integrated front air dam
Sporty 15" aluminum alloy wheels (standard on XLS, available on XL)
Color-keyed protective body side moldings with chrome inserts
Dual color-keyed power outside mirrors (heated on XLS)
Color-keyed door handles
Fog lamps (XLS only)
