China Updates Toyota Avalon: Seven Versions and Three Powertrains
FAW Toyota has updated the Toyota Avalon: the sedan now offers seven configurations and three powertrains. Prices start at 179,000 yuan, with temporary promotions lowering the entry price to 134,000 yuan.
The updated sedan was released by the joint venture FAW Toyota. The exterior now features design elements inspired by the Camry XV80, and the equipment list has been expanded. The Toyota Pilot system includes 8 to 14 functions, depending on the version.
The car's dimensions are 5,055 x 1,850 x 1,450 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,870 mm. The configurations differ in wheel sizes, available in 17, 18, or 19 inches. Among the features are an electric trunk drive, tinted rear windows, and sunshades.
The interior offers media systems with 10.25- or 15.6-inch displays, an instrument cluster with an 8.8-inch screen, and a head-up display. Support for Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Carlink is included. All seats can be equipped with heating and ventilation, while the front seats additionally offer massage and electric leg supports. Optional features also include audio systems with 8 or 14 speakers, a 50-watt wireless charger, and a panoramic sunroof.
The gasoline version is powered by a 2.0-liter engine producing 173 hp, paired with a Direct Shift-CVT transmission; fuel consumption is rated at 6.21 liters per 100 km under the WLTC cycle. The hybrid with a 2.5-liter internal combustion engine delivers 185 hp, while the electric motor contributes 136 hp, with fuel consumption of 4.57 liters per 100 km. The variant with a 2.0-liter engine producing 152 hp is paired with an electric motor rated at 113 hp; its fuel consumption is claimed to be 4.31 or 4.54 liters per 100 km, depending on the configuration.
The official price for the seven versions ranges from 179,000 to 237,000 yuan, with temporary promotions reducing the price to between 134,000 and 192,000 yuan. All versions come standard with ten airbags.
