CarSPIN Forums

Auto Talk => Luxury Talk => Topic started by: 2o6 on January 15, 2018, 08:42:22 AM

Title: Toyota Avalon
Post by: 2o6 on January 15, 2018, 08:42:22 AM
That is a lot of grille, but I am into it. Toyota really did commit to this language, didn't they?



Most notable is the addition of Apple Carplay/Android Auto, and weirdly enough - Amazon Alexa.

https://jalopnik.com/2019-toyota-avalon-were-still-doing-this-one-huh-1822083833

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--s_LIXqnG--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/luyxlal60knqqtldh0wi.jpg)
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: giant_mtb on January 15, 2018, 08:44:43 AM
Probably an awesome long drive vehicle.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: CALL_911 on January 15, 2018, 09:03:13 AM
They def overdid the grille, but it seems nice- especially that interior. Glad to see Toyota is getting on the CarPlay train.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: Payman on January 15, 2018, 11:18:59 AM
Toyota overdid a grille?  :lol:
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: 12,000 RPM on January 15, 2018, 11:22:29 AM
I find it amazing that so many auto makers have better infotainment interfaces in their mainstream cars than their luxury ones. This is no exception. If this were a Lexus there would be no physical buttons. Just "gestures"
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: Lebowski on January 15, 2018, 11:56:26 AM
Overall looks pretty good. Agreed on CarPlay ... when we looked at the highlander (and test drove a Camry same day just because) Toyota's proprietary infotainment seemed horrible.  Infotainment in my 4Runner is pretty bad too, but at least in a much simpler old school way.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: AutobahnSHO on January 16, 2018, 09:22:22 AM
what's with the cattleguard up-front?

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--P2_BYglU--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/aq2eodtgwfiesfwa6qeo.jpg)

I mostly like it, but I don't care for the angles everyone is obsessed with.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: Submariner on January 17, 2018, 11:12:43 AM
A mishmash of lines that won't age well.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 17, 2018, 12:13:45 PM
I think they did an excellent job of surfacing the sides. It looks long, low, and sporty. Compared to the Jetta it's quite refreshing.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: 68_427 on January 17, 2018, 04:52:00 PM
I dig it tbh.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: MX793 on January 18, 2018, 01:49:07 PM
Best-looking generation since the 1st gen (which wasn't particularly attractive, but didn't look as awkward as subsequent generations).
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: Lebowski on January 20, 2018, 03:58:40 PM
Looks really sharp in person ... great looking wheels on the one they had on display.
Title: Re: Toyota Avalon
Post by: Morris Minor on January 20, 2018, 05:13:30 PM
The nose is the snow plow that comes with Toyota's cold weather package.