2001 Toyota Avalon
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim Levels: XL, XLS
MSRP range: $25,845-$30,405

Notes: The Avalon was unchanged for its second season on its new platform. Although sales were exceptionally strong in its first year, demand fell off in the second season. Its conservative styling, with a chromed waterfall grille, was much closer to its contemporaries than the previous model, which simply appeared to be a bulkier Camry.

Series: 2000-2004

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, steel unibody
6, 5 (opt.)

3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI V6
Bore x stroke: 87.4x83.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 210bhp@5800rpm
Torque: 220lb-ft@4400rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (f.d. ratio 3.63:1)
Fuel economy (city/hwy): 21/29mpg

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 LARGE CAR
107.1"
191.9"
71.7"
57.7"
61.0"
60.0"
5.1"
Kerb weight: 3330lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 55/51 cu ft. (f/r)
15.9 cu ft.
18.5 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 205/65-15; 205/60-16 (opt. XLS)
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: dual-link MacPherson struts, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (opt. brake assist, XLS) (10.8" vented/11.3" solid)
rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted, 3.0 turns-to-lock
traction control (opt. XLS), yaw control (opt. XLS)
dual front, dual front side

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:
Towing:		 8.3sec.



37.6ft.
2000lbs.


SEE ALSO: Toyota Camry, Toyota Solara, Lexus ES 300, also Toyota Sienna minivan, Lexus RX 300 CUV
COMPETITORS: Buick LeSabre, Chrysler Concorde, Ford Crown Victoria, Hyundai XG300, Mazda Millenia, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mitsubishi Diamante, Pontiac Bonneville

2001 Toyota Avalon sedan
Toyota Avalon sedan.


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