2013 Toyota Avalon Confirms Hybrid

When we reported the unveiling of the 2013 Toyota Avalon in April (Check it out at http://newtoyotanews.blogspot.com/2012/04/2013-toyota-debuts-new-avalon-at-new.html), Toyota had not revealed powertrain details for it, leading many to speculate the original 268 hp 3.5 liter V-6 engine would carry over. There were also rumblings of the possibility of a Hybrid engine being in the works.

Well ladies and gentlemen; we can now report that Toyota has confirmed a hybrid version of the 2013 Avalon is scheduled for production, coming in the form of a 154-hp, 153-lb-ft 2.5-liter Atkinson Cycle I-4 engine, capable of making the 2013 Avalon able to reach 140 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque combined.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid’s fuel economy is EPA rated to reach 39/40 mpg city/highway and 40 mpg combined. The regular 3.5-liter V-6 engine gets 21/31 mpg city/highway and 25 mpg combined rating.

The engine will be powered by two electric motor-generators. One of the electric motor generators will start the gas engine and charge the batteries and the other functions as a traction motor and a regenerative braking unit. There is also a 244.8-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack behind the rear seats. The combined output of the gas engine and electric motor has been rated at 200 hp.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon’s hybrid system will offer three hybrid modes: EV, ECO and Sport.

EV mode allows the vehicle to run exclusively on electric power for up to one mile at 25 mph or less under certain conditions. ECO mode improves the Avalon’s efficiency by reducing the gas engine’s throttle response and HVAC output. Finally, Sport mode enhances the Avalon’s throttle response and steering feel.

Those interested in buying a 2013 Toyota Avalon will have the choice between a 3.5-liter V-6 and the hybrid drivetrains when the car goes on sale later this year.

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2013 Toyota Debuts New Avalon at the New York International Auto Show

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A revealed the much anticipated boldly-designed sedan it had teased us with today at the New York International Auto Show and revealed it to be the 2013 Avalon mid-sized sedan. The all-new Avalon, which will be available later this year, has been labeled as “the beginning of a new era for vehicle development” by Toyota.

When speaking about the new Avalon, Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, said: “It’s an all-new premium mid-size sedan that will attract a wide range of buyers looking for style, technology, performance, comfort, safety and value”.

The all-new Avalon exterior and interior design was conceived by a youth oriented team at Calty Design Research in Southern California and Michigan.  The Avalon is set to be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky.  

In an effort to stick to the future product mission envisioned by Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation’s President, the new Avalon offers a bold and sporty exterior design combined with a luxurious interior design. It is equipped with an enhanced dynamic package, which seems to show us the direction Toyota is taking for its future products.

The new Avalon’s modern and spacious interior offers plenty of legroom for rear seat passengers and more interior passenger space than the BMW 5 Series.  It is equipped with many technological features that buyers will love such as capacitive touch sensor controls for climate settings and audio, as well as full-color displays with intuitive color animations.   It will also be equipped with Toyota’s Entune system, a USB port and AUX input for your I-pod/MP3 Player. The Avalon is also equipped with three 12 volt power outlets to help facilitate device interface and charging.

                                                


Want to enjoy your music features? No problem, Toyota equipped the new Avalon with noise cancelling technology to create a quiet interior.  

More Than Just a Pretty Face

In addition to its stunning design, numerous improvements were made to the Avalon’s structure and chassis. These improvements will help enhance the ride quality, handling and straight-line stability of the new Avalon.

The new Avalon suspension is equipped with MacPherson struts that come with advanced valves and rebound springs to create a perfect balance between the vehicle’s handling and agility with ride comfort.

The new Avalon will have better control and agility while also possessing superior linear stability due to a fine tuned electric power steering (EPS) system.

The new Avalon offers three drive modes: Normal, Eco and Sport. These modes can be switched for desired vehicle performance according to the driver’s needs. You can switch between the different drive modes through driver-selectable switches.

While driving in Sport mode, the throttle response is improved and the steering effort is weighted from the center to offer a sportier feel. Eco mode changes the vehicle’s throttle response and A/C power usage as a means to improve fuel economy.

The all new Avalon is equipped with Steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters that help provide a sportier drive while in D or S Mode. In these modes, the revised throttle helps improve the vehicles shift response in order to maximize the vehicle’s engine power and performance.

Like every Toyota models, the new Avalon comes standard with Toyota’s Star Safety System. The Star Safety System includes the following safety features: Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Smart Stop Technology brake-override system.

In addition, the new Avalon comes with 10 airbags (among the most in its segment). The redesigned Avalon also has an available pre-collision system (designed to “sense” an incoming frontal collision and can help reduce damage), blind-spot monitor and a rear cross-traffic alert notification.

For more information on the redesigned Toyota Avalon go to: http://www.toyotanewsroom.com/

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