2008 toyota Avalon
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Alfian Adi Saputra
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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2008 Toyota Avalon
Made in Kentucky, Avalons be available in XL, Touring, XLS and Limited trim levels. The XL's basic features consist of remote keyless access, cruise control and also an engine immobilizer safety and security system. Additionally basic, an in-dash six-CD changer as well as dual-zone climate control can be handled with steering-wheel-mounted controls.
2008 toyota avalon
Outside
The styling adjustments, which aren't noticeable at a glimpse, consist of new headlight, grille and bumper layouts. Around back, the taillight lenses have a smoked look.
Haze lamps come on all versions except the XL, whose wheels gauge 16 inches in diameter; the various other 3 designs have 17-inchers. The Touring trim level, which is intended to be sportier, has a rear looter as well as graphite-colored wheels. Like the Camry SE, the Touring has a stronger suspension compared to the various other Avalons. The Touring as well as XLS have chrome instead of body-colored door deals with, and also the Touring as well as Limited have xenon fronts lights.
The highest possible trim degree, the Limited, includes pool lamps and has directional signal in the side mirrors-- in the glass itself, not on the housing.
Interior
An eight-way power vehicle driver's seat is standard, and also the Limited adds 10-way adjustment. The base XL trim degree now provides the four-way power front traveler seat that's basic on the higher trims, where once only guidebook was offered. The XLS as well as Limited are qualified to update to an eight-way power guest seat. For 2008 all designs get a natural leather shifter, much more chrome trim and also a multi-information screen. The lumbar modification that's basic on chauffeur's seats is currently an alternative, in powered kind, on XLS as well as Limited front traveler seats.
Common equipment includes a tilt/telescoping wheel, a gliding facility armrest and also a six-CD stereo with an MP3-player input jack, which changes a CD/cassette system. The three-passenger backseat has reclining back-rests.
Targeted at younger purchasers, the Visiting edition features an unique interior with charcoal control panel trim and light weight aluminum doorsill scuff plates. It adds natural leather trim to the seats, the guiding wheel as well as the gear selector knob.
The XLS design consists of leather furniture as well as adds a moonroof, an engine immobilizer protection system, heated side mirrors with automobile dimming on the vehicle driver's side and also an auto-dimming indoor rearview mirror. The XLS and also Limited have brand-new, darker simulated wood trim for 2008.
The Minimal adds heated and also aerated front seats with a padding length change for the motorist, as well as rain-sensing wipers as well as keyless start. The acoustic windscreen is created to obstruct sound. Bluetooth connection is currently included in the common JBL premium stereo, which is optional on the Touring and also XLS.
Select alternatives consist of a moonroof for XL and Touring variations, and a navigating system for Touring, XLS as well as Limited designs. The Limited can be fitted with flexible cruise control that keeps an adhering to distance to the cars and truck in advance.
Under the Hood
The Avalon's 3.5-liter V-6 creates 268 horse power and also 248 pounds-feet of torque. This year the six-speed transmission from the Camry replaces a five-speed automatic. It preserves the manual-shift stipulation previously offered. Toyota points out a 0-60 mph time of 7.7 secs with gas economy of 19/28 mpg city/highway.
The back brake discs have actually been bigger as well as are currently grasped by light weight aluminum calipers for much better stopping performance.
Security
The Avalon scores Great in the Insurance Institute for Freeway Security's frontal-offset as well as side-impact collision examinations. All-disc anti-skid brakes with digital brake-force circulation, side-impact airbags and a motorist's knee air bag are conventional. Side drape air bags protect front and also back owners, and a digital stability system is optional on all trim degrees.