2009 Toyota Avalon
The 2009 Toyota Avalon is a full-size 4-door sedan that seats 6 passengers. It is available in four models, XL, Touring, XLS and Limited. All four models are equipped with a front wheel drive and are powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 engine that is rated at 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. All Avalon models are equipped with a six speed automatic transmission. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota Avalon model are 19 miles per gallon on city streets and 28 miles per gallon highway. The Avalon models this year have been given a new front look, with changed front bumpers, headlights and grille and a new tint for its taillights.

The 2009 Avalon entry level model is equipped with 16-inch tires, high visibility gauges, cloth seats, a powered driver seat, a steering wheel with tilt/telescoping, dual-zone automatic climate control and a music system with nine speakers stereo and a CD player. The Avalon Touring model is equipped with 17 inch tires, xenon HID headlights, and black cowhide seats. The Avalon XLS model is equipped with seats made of lighter color hide and wood grain interior trim. The Avalon model is equipped with keyless startup; wipers that sense rain; leather seats that have memory, an expensive JBL music system with twelve speakers and Bluetooth. The 2009 Avalon is equipped with anti-lock disc brakes, airbags on the side for front passengers, and curtain airbags on the side for front and rear passengers.
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The 2009 Toyota Avalon earned a perfect five stars in head on collision crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In The same tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, it earned a score of good. Though the entry level and Touring models interior makes one feel is a bit cheap, the other two models makes one feel they are traveling in top of the line cars. There is enough room for passengers to seat in both the front and back seats and the presence of a cushion at the back allows passengers to rest during long journeys.