2009 Toyota Avalon Trims and Specs

For 2009, Toyota upgrades the safety features for its upscale Avalon XL, adding traction control and stability control as standard equipment. As a result, the '09 Avalon XL offers the security of improved traction and balance in slippery or uneven road conditions. Also new for '09, the automaker adds brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution to the Avalon XL's four-wheel antilock brakes. Both systems help drivers maintain control of the vehicle during emergency braking. In addition, active front headrests, which help reduce whiplash in some types of rear-end collisions, are now standard. The '09 Avalon XL comes equipped with a wide range of additional standard features, including a power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support, a tilt/telescoping multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, remote keyless entry, an information display, power windows and door locks, and silver metallic interior trim. A nine-speaker AM/FM audio system with an in-dash 6-CD changer and MP3 input jack also comes standard. Additional safety features include a driver's knee airbag, as well as front seat-mounted side and side-curtain airbags.

Under the hood of the '09 Avalon XL resides a 3.5-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine generating 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. The V6 links to a six-speed shiftable automatic, and drives the Avalon XL from 0 to 60 in around 6.5 seconds. Equipped with variable valve timing for improved fuel economy, the V6 averages 19/28 mpg, according to EPA estimates, although some owners claim to get anywhere from 35 to 40 mpg on the highway. Exterior features include halogen headlights, power exterior mirrors, and dual exhaust pipes. The Avalon XL rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.

The 2009 Toyota Avalon XLS comes equipped with a number of standard features not found on the entry-level Avalon XL trim, including leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood-grain-style interior trim, a power glass moonroof, and a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat. Other standard interior features include dual-zone climate control, remote keyless entry, an information display, a tilt/telescopic multifunction steering wheel, and power windows and door locks. A nine-speaker AM/FM audio system with an in-dash 6-CD changer and MP3 input jack also comes standard. Options include a navigation system, a DVD player, satellite radio, and adaptive cruise control. Outside, standard features include halogen headlights, front foglights, power exterior mirrors, and dual exhaust pipes.

Toyota adds traction control and stability control as standard equipment for 2009, which improves the XLS's traction and balance in slippery or uneven road conditions. The automaker also adds brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution to the XLS's four-wheel antilock brakes, which help drivers maintain control of the vehicle during emergency braking. Active front headrests, which help reduce whiplash in some types of rear-end collisions, are also added to the standard equipment list for 2009. A 3.5-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine, producing 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, powers the '09 Avalon XLS. The engine links to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift, and pushes the XLS from 0 to 60 in around 6.5 seconds. Fuel economy for the V6 averages 19/28 mpg, according to EPA estimates. The Avalon XLS rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2009 Toyota Avalon Limited pulls out all the stops when it comes to passenger comfort and convenience. As the top-of-the-line Avalon available for '09, it includes such trim-only standard features as premium leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a power driver's seat cushion extension, a wood-grain-style and leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a Smart Key system with push-button start. The entertainment system also upgrades to a 12-speaker, 360-watt JBL Synthesis AM/FM audio system with an in-dash 6-CD changer and MP3 input jack. Other standard features for the Avalon Limited include a power glass moonroof, dual-zone climate control, an information display, and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel. Owners can add such options as a navigation system, a DVD player, satellite radio, and adaptive cruise control. Standard exterior features for the Avalon Limited include high-intensity-discharge headlights, front foglights, heated power exterior mirrors, and dual exhaust pipes.

A 3.5-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine, generating 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, drives the '09 Avalon XLS. The engine connects to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift feature, and powers the XLS from 0 to 60 in about 6.5 seconds. The V6 posts fuel economy numbers of 19/28 mpg. New standard safety features for 2009 include traction control and stability control, which improve the sedan's traction and balance in slippery or uneven road conditions. Toyota also adds brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution to the Limited's four-wheel antilock brakes for 2009, which help drivers maintain control of the vehicle during emergency braking. In addition, active front headrests, which help reduce whiplash in some types of rear-end collisions, join the standard equipment list for 2009. A full range of airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and side-curtain airbags for both rows of seats, come standard. The '09 Avalon Limited rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.