2013 Toyota Avalon

With Toyota's all-new 2013 Avalon consumers can choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota's proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new premium midsize sedan achieve excellent fuel economy with an EPA-rating of 40 mpg combined.

In addition to offering a hybrid powertrain, the new Avalon features a stunning design, improved dynamic performance, a greater degree of refinement, and a highly spacious, comfortable interior experience with an abundance of outstanding convenience technologies.

The 2013 Avalon features a proven 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transaxle, which has been enhanced to offer more responsive and efficient performance. The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under 7 seconds. This enhanced powertrain's programming has been updated to offer ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT Modes.

For consumers seeking a premium midsize sedan with excellent fuel economy ratings and an environmental message, the new Avalon features a full power-split hybrid system. The 2013 Avalon incorporates the latest advances in Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. The Avalon Hybrid features a 2.5-liter, Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine, a 244.8-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle.

The Avalon Hybrid achieves a total system output of 200 horsepower and offers three unique modes of operation: EV, ECO and SPORT. The Avalon Hybrid models achieve an EPA-rated 40 mpg in the city, and a 39 mpg on the highway for a combined 40 mpg EPA-rating.