2004 2005 Toyota Avalon comes with a 3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC VVT-i V6 210 hp @ 5,800 rpm 220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm engine for both the XL and Avalon XLS.

The new 2004 2005 Toyota Avalon offers Toyota's Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control.

2004 2005 Toyota Avalon has Brake Assist designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions.

2004 2005 Toyota Avalon Options and Accessories:

• Multi-information display
• Wood-grain-style trim (2004 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS only)
• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel (available on the Avalon XL, standard on 2004 2005 Avalon XLS with wood-grain-style trim)
• Dual zone defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning with air filtration
• Power windows and automatic door locks
• Steering wheel-mounted cruise control
• JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM ETR/Cassette/CD with 250 watts maximum output and 7 speakers including subwoofer, in-glass antenna and FM diversity reception (Avalon XLS only)
• HomeLink® universal transceiver** (Toyota Avalon XLS only)
• Multi-function remote keyless entry system with trunk release and panic button (standard on Avalon XLS, available on 2004 2005 Avalon XL)
• Available bench seat expands seating capacity up to six (shown above)
• Remote control DVD navigation system available on the 2004 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS
• Rear-seat fold-down center armrest with storage area and flip-out dual cup holders (shown above)

Specs	XL	XLS
Engine	3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC VVT-i V6 210 hp @ 5,800 rpm 220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm	3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC VVT-i V6 210 hp @ 5,800 rpm 220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
Ignition	Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)	Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Transmission	4-speed electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and slope compensation control	4-speed electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and slope compensation control
Body construction	Unitized body with front and rear anti-vibration sub-frames	Unitized body with front and rear anti-vibration sub-frames
Suspension	MacPherson strut front suspension with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar; dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar	MacPherson strut front suspension with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar; dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar

 OVERALL ANALYSIS

We loved driving the new 2004 2005 Toyota Avalon and give it a high rating.