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2013 Toyota Avalon will arrive in dealerships later this year[/caption]
The new 2013 Toyota Avalon was revealed at the 2012 New York Auto Show this past April and a new report has revealed that it goes on sale later this year. Customers will have two engine options include a regular V6 gasoline unit and a fuel-efficient hybrid system.
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid optional gas-electric, which borrows its powertrain from the Camry Hybrid and the Lexus ES300h. That powertrain is a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder (244.8-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack) teamed good for 154hp (115 kW / 156 PS) and 153 lb-ft of torque.
It enables the 2013 Toyota Avalon to have a combined maximum output of 200 hp (149 kW / 203 PS) with a peak torque of 200 lb-ft (271 Nm). According to Toyota, the Avalon Hybrid is expected to achieve EPA fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.9lt/100km) in the city driving and 39 mpg on the highway (6.0lt/100km).
Continuing with the V6 in the 2013 Toyota Avalon, the standard engine will be the familiar 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and 248 lb-ft (336 Nm) of torque and a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2013 Toyota Avalon will propel the new sedan to 60 mph (96km/h) in less than seven seconds and return an EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy / 25 mpg combined.
In addition, the 2013 Toyota Avalon comes equipped with a new EV, ECO and SPORT setting. New features for the Avalon include 18-inch wheels; LED taillights; the seats have been improved; integrated dual exhaust outlets; satellite radio; the mobile-app system; a three-zone climate control system; heated and ventilated front seats.
Toyota hasn't released any pricing information, but the new 2013 Toyota Avalon will be built at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) plant in Georgetown.
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