Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Motor Trend COTY Contender: 2006 Toyota Avalon
| 2006 Toyota Avalon |
| Base price range | $27,165-$34,355 |
| As-tested price | $37,429 (Limited) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 3.5L/268-hp/248 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 3608 lb (61/39%) |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in |
| Length x width x height | 197.2 x 72.8 x 58.5 in |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 sec |
| Quarter mile | 14.8 sec @ 96.7 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 132 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.79 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 59.4 mph |
| MT figure eight | 27.8 sec @ 0.62 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 22/31 mpg |
| To sum up | Lexus-lite for Toyota money |