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Full 2014 Toyota Avalon Review No Video Content What's New for 2014 For 2014, the Toyota Avalon sees no changes other than a minor shuffling of standard and optional features. Introduction For last year's complete redesign of the Avalon, Toyota maintained the qualities the Avalon has long been known for: a high level of comfort, plenty of room and a reputation for quality. At the same time, the automaker significantly improved the car's handling qualities, added higher-quality cabin materials and wrapped it all up in a truly stylish body. The result is a more complete and desirable car. Indeed, the 2014 Toyota Avalon is closer to being an entry-level luxury car than a mainstream full-size sedan. Classifications aside, we're pretty sure you'll like the Toyota Avalon. Whether you're just commuting by yourself to work or taking a group of friends to lunch, the Avalon will impress with its low levels of noise and roomy front and rear seating. You'll likely be fond of the car's coddling features such as supportive seats, large armrests and optional premium features like adaptive cruise control and heated and ventilated seats. Effortless performance is furnished by Toyota's impressively smooth 3.5-liter V6 engine, which cranks out a respectable 268 horsepower while still earning a 25 mpg combined EPA fuel economy rating. Picking an affordable, large sedan for 2014 isn't easy, considering the vastly improved 2014 Chevrolet Impala as well as the 2014 Chrysler 300. The 2014 Hyundai Azera and Kia Cadenza also deserve a good, long look. All of these are smart choices, and in some cases they're less expensive as well. But we have no problem saying the Avalon has more than enough merits to warrant a place in your garage. No Video Content Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2014 Toyota Avalon is offered in four trim levels: XLE, XLE Premium, XLE Touring and Limited. The Avalon Hybrid is covered in a separate review. The XLE comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, full power accessories, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat with power lumbar support, a four-way power front passenger seat and heated front seats. Electronic features include keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 6.1-inch central touchscreen display and an eight-speaker audio system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB/iPod interface. The Avalon XLE Premium adds upgraded keyless ignition/entry (additional functionality for rear doors and trunk), a sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a remote garage door opener. The Touring has 18-inch wheels, foglights, paddle shifters, an eight-way power driver seat (with power lumbar), a four-way power front passenger seat, a navigation system, a nine-speaker audio system with satellite and HD radio and Toyota's Entune smartphone app integration system. Going with the Avalon Limited gets you all of the above plus xenon headlights, auto-dimming side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, ambient cabin lighting, tri-zone automatic climate control, upgraded leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a rear power sunshade, a 7-inch touchscreen display, a hard-drive-based navigation system and an 11-speaker JBL premium sound system. Some of the upper trims' features are available as options for the lower trims, while the Limited also offers the available Technology package which includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlight control and a pre-collision system. Powertrains and Performance The 2014 Toyota Avalon comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 268 hp and 248 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. At Edmunds.com's test track, an Avalon XLE sprinted to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, one of the quicker times for this segment. EPA estimated fuel economy stands at 25 mpg combined (21 city/31 highway) for the XLE and XLE Premium. The Touring and Limited have a slightly lower 24 mpg combined estimate. Safety Standard safety features for the Avalon include traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, front- and rear-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, front knee airbags and a rearview camera. The Limited comes with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts (optional on the Touring). Also standard on the Limited is Toyota's Safety Connect service, which includes roadside assistance, stolen vehicle location and automatic collision notification. The Limited's optional Technology package includes a frontal collision warning system. At the track, an Avalon XLE came to a stop from 60 mph in 127 feet, a few feet longer than the class average. In government crash tests, the Avalon received five out of five stars for overall crash protection, with four stars for frontal-impact protection and five stars for side-impact protection. In testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Avalon scored a "Good" rating -- the highest possible -- in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength crash tests. The Avalon's seat/head restraint design was also rated "Good" for whiplash protection in rear impacts. Interior Design and Special Features The Avalon's interior is spacious and elegant, with high-quality materials throughout. The front seats are very comfortable and highly adjustable, with plenty of side bolstering and lumbar support for both the driver and the front passenger. As you'd expect for this class of car, the Avalon's rear seats are quite roomy. The Avalon Touring and Limited come standard with Entune, a suite of smartphone-connected services that includes features like the Bing search engine, Pandora streaming radio, real-time traffic and sports and stock information. Getting started with Entune is a hassle, since you have to install an app on your phone and register for an account; plus, you always need an active data connection to use it. In addition, the car has to be parked to access many of the apps (many of which you probably already have installed on your smartphone). Finally, the touchscreen interface has straightforward menus, but it's sometimes unresponsive to user touch. Storage compartments provide ample room for drinks and personal effects. The lower section of the center console provides a convenient "eBin" with power cords passing through a sliding panel for two cell phones and auxiliary and USB connections. A large center armrest provides more storage space and additional connectivity and charging for cell phones. The generous trunk offers 16 cubic feet of space, and its wide opening and low liftover height make it easy to load heavy bags. Driving Impressions Your first thought when driving the 2014 Toyota Avalon might be one of mild surprise, as the big sedan feels more responsive and sure-footed than you'd expect. The steering feels reassuringly taut, while the brakes are nicely tuned to match the increased responsiveness of the drivetrain. Overall, the Avalon is just easy to drive. One thing to note, however, is that the latest car rides more firmly than Avalons of old. If you're expecting traditional Avalon softness, make sure you give this new car a thorough test-drive. The V6 engine is smooth and powerful and should provide more than enough acceleration to please most drivers. Furthermore, that performance is delivered in a very quiet, unruffled manner, which adds to the Toyota's appeal as an effortless open highway cruiser. Overall, the Avalon provides an impressive blend of comfort, performance and efficiency.   **ABOVE MODEL REVIEW TAKEN FROM EDMUNDS.COM Exterior Measurements WIDTH6 ft. 0.2 in. (72.2 in.) HEIGHT4 ft. 9.5 in. (57.5 in.) LENGTH16 ft. 3.3 in. (195.3 in.) FRONT TRACK5 ft. 2.6 in. (62.6 in.) REAR TRACK5 ft. 2.2 in. (62.2 in.) WHEEL BASE9 ft. 3 in. (111 in.) Interior Measurements FRONT HEAD ROOM 37.6 in. FRONT HIP ROOM 55.1 in. FRONT LEG ROOM 42.1 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 58.2 in. REAR HIP ROOM 54.6 in. REAR HEAD ROOM 37.9 in. REAR LEG ROOM 39.2 in. REAR SHOULDER ROOM 57.0 in. Fuel ENGINE TYPE Gas FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded FUEL TANK CAPACITY 17.0 gal. RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 357.0/527.0 mi. EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 21/31 mpg Weights and Capacities MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 1000 lbs. EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 119.6 cu.ft. DRAG COEFFICIENT 0.28 Cd CURB WEIGHT 3461 lbs. CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 16.0 cu.ft. MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 16.0 cu.ft. ** When adequately equipped, which may require engine and/or other drivetrain upgrades. DriveTrain DRIVE TYPE Front wheel drive TRANSMISSION 6-speed shiftable automatic Engine & Performance BASE ENGINE SIZE 3.5 L CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC) CYLINDERS V6 VALVES 24 VALVE TIMING Variable TORQUE 248 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm HORSEPOWER 268 hp @ 6200 rpm TURNING CIRCLE 40.0 ft. Suspension MacPherson strut front suspension MacPherson strut rear suspension Four-wheel independent suspension Front and rear stabilizer bar Interior Features Front Seats Multi-level heating passenger seat 4 -way power passenger seat 8 -way power driver seat Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support Multi-level heating driver seat Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support Height adjustable driver seat Leather Bucket front seats Rear Seats Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest Rear ventilation ducts Power Features Remote keyless power door locks Power mirrors Heated mirrors 4 one-touch power windows Instrumentation Clock Tachometer Trip computer External temperature display Low fuel level warning Convenience Cruise control Front and rear cupholders Front and rear door pockets Remote trunk release Retained accessory power Front seatback storage Electric power steering Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel Rear view camera Comfort Interior air filtration Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger Trunk light Simulated wood trim on center console Simulated wood trim on dash Simulated wood trim on doors Front and rear reading lights Leather trim on shift knob Leather steering wheel Turn signal in mirrors Dual illuminating vanity mirrors In Car Entertainment 8 total speakers AM/FM stereo Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control USB connection Telematics Pre-wired for phone Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone Exterior Features Roof and Glass Variable intermittent wipers Rear defogger Tires and Wheels Alloy wheels 17 x 7.0 in. wheels Steel spare wheel P215/55R17 tires All season tires Inside mounted spare tire Temporary spare tire Safety Features 4-wheel ABS Front and rear head airbags Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags Child seat anchors Remote anti-theft alarm system Emergency braking assist Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes Rear door child safety locks Daytime running lights Engine immobilizer Auto delay off headlamps Dusk sensing headlamps 2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Front seatbelt pretensioners Turn signal mirrors Stability control Traction control Electronic brakeforce distribution Emergency interior trunk release Rear height adjustable headrests Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system Tire pressure monitoring Glass Breakage Sensor First Aid Kit Emergency Assistance Kit   * Above  features list was taken from Edmunds.com, this particular vehicle might have more or less features !   CHECK OUR PROMOTIONAL DELIVERY RATES : $199 door to door delivery in: FLORIDA.   $399 door to door delivery in:  AL, GA, SC.   $499 door to door delivery in: LA, TX, MS, NC, TN, OK, VA.   $ 599 door to door delivery in: WV, KY, PA, MD, DE, NJ, NY, CT, AR, MO, IL, OH, WI, MI, MA. $699 door to door   delivery in: NH, VT, ME, MN, IA, KS.   $ 999 door to door delivery in: CA, NM, AZ ,CO, UT, NV. $ 1199 door to door delivery in: WA, OR, ID ,WY, MT, ND, SD, NE.   OTHER STATES PLEASE E-MAIL FOR QUOTE. 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WARRANTY INFORMATION Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the Vehicle is being sold "AS IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS" by Seller. Seller is not making any warranties, express or implied and SELLER EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE. Seller expressly does not warrant the correctness of the odometer reading, year of manufacture, make, model, class or style, prior use or condition of the Vehicle. Buyer acknowledges that prior to the sale, Seller has provided to Buyer the opportunity to inspect the Vehicle or have it inspected by a mechanic of Buyer's choosing at Buyer's expense. By accepting delivery of the Vehicle Buyer agrees that the condition of the Vehicle is satisfactory and acceptable. Buyer agrees that any and all advertisements relating to the Vehicle are not warranties made by Seller and that they should not be relied upon by Buyer in making this purchase. Seller disclaims all liability for any mistakes, inaccurate descriptions or other misstatements in its advertisements and Buyer agrees that Buyer's opportunity to inspect the Vehicle allows Buyer to verify the accuracy of any advertisements before purchase. Vehicle history reports provided by third parties, such as carfax.com and/or autocheck.com may not be current and/or accurate and Buyer relies on such reports at his or her own risk. Buyer understands and agrees that Seller's managers, employees, agents and/or representatives are NOT authorized to make verbal promises or representations relating in any way the Vehicle. Buyer agrees that unless such promises or representations have been reduced to writing as part of this Order, that Buyer is not relying on such promises or representations in purchasing the Vehicle and Buyer waives the right to seek to enforce such promises or representations. Buyer acknowledges that the Vehicle being purchased was acquired by Seller through trade, a public or private sale or at an auction under circumstances in which the prior owner's registration and/or use of the Vehicle may not have been disclosed to Seller. Even if not designated on this Order, Buyer acknowledges that the Vehicle being purchased may have been titled, registered or used as a (a) short term lease vehicle, (b) taxicab; or (c) police vehicle. In addition, the Vehicle may be (a) rebuilt, assembled from parts, or combined; (b) a kit car, glider kit, replica vehicle; (c) total loss vehicle, previously damaged, (d) a flood vehicle , (e) a not actual mileage vehicle and/or (f) a non-conforming vehicle as that term is defined under Chapter 681 of the Florida Statutes. It is Buyer's sole obligation to independently verify the Vehicle's prior use or designation prior to purchase, if these items are material to Buyer. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle as well as to research title and accidents history and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to make a purchase decision based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any previous damage or accidents the vehicle might had in the past. Buyer does not rely on any statements from Seller relating to the history of the vehicle. Buyer expressly acknowledges that the Vehicle being purchased under this Order has been involved in an prior accident, has salvage history and sustained damage as a result of such accident and that repairs have been done to it.  Seller makes no representations as to the nature and extent of such accident damage and/or the nature and sufficiency of the repairs.  The damage to the Vehicle may include damage that resulted in the Vehicle being deemed a total loss by an insurance company.  The Vehicle's status as a total loss vehicle may or may not be reflected on the Vehicle's certificate of title and/or in the Vehicle's title history. Seller makes no warranties, representation or assurances that the motor vehicle contains only original manufacturer installed or manufacturer rebuilt components, parts or accessories. Buyer agrees that the Vehicle has been delivered to Buyer and Buyer accepts delivery of the Vehicle in Florida, at Seller's principle place of business. If Buyer is shipping the Vehicle out of state, then the person accepting delivery of the Vehicle for Buyer shall be deemed Buyer's agent for accepting delivery of the Vehicle in Florida. This Order and the entire transaction between the parties shall be governed by Florida law. Arbitration .- The parties to this Order hereby agree that any and all Claims (defined below) shall be decided through binding arbitration as provided for herein. For purposes of this arbitration provision: Us/Our means: Diamond Enterprise Financial Inc d/b/a USA Cars, its parents,subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors and successors in interest, and agents, and all of their officers, directors and employees. In addition, Us/Our also means any third party alleged to be Our agent or to be acting on Our behalf. You/Your means the customer signing this agreement and acquiring a vehicle as part of this transaction. Transaction means your purchase and financing of the vehicle. Claim means any claim, dispute or controversy between you and us arising from or related to: 1) the Transaction; 2) any negotiations and/or representations relating in any way to the Transaction, including, but not limited to any issues relating to the advertising of the vehicle; 3) the vehicle acquired as part of the Transaction; 4) Our efforts to collect any amounts due under the contract or as part of the Transaction; 5) Our recovery or attempted recovery of the vehicle; and 6) the validity, enforceability or scope of this Order and this arbitration provision. For purposes of this arbitration provision Claim has the broadest possible meaning. It includes claims of every kind and nature regardless of who initiates it. This arbitration provision requires that all Claims be arbitrated before an arbitrator instead of litigated in court with a Judge and/or a jury. The Claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and not as a class action. This provision applies to all Claims, even Claims that existed before you sign it. Any Claim shall be resolved, on Your election or Ours, by arbitration under this provision. A single arbitrator shall decide the dispute. The applicable rules of the arbitration administrator in place at the time of the filing of the Claim will also apply The arbitration shall be conducted by:J.A.M.S./Endispute, 700 11th Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20001,www.jamsADR.com , (800) 352-5267Any arbitration hearing shall take place in Pinellas County, Florida. The party initiating the arbitration shall pay any filing fee required to institute such a proceeding. Thereafter, each party shall be responsible for half of the fees and expenses related to the arbitration, unless otherwise provided by the applicable rules of the administrator. The arbitrator shall have the right to award arbitration costs if applicable law allows for such an award. Each party shall pay its own attorneys', experts' and witness fees, regardless of who prevails in the arbitration, unless the law gives a party the right to recover any of those fees from the other party. The Federal Arbitration Act (aˆoeFAAaˆ?) governs this Agreement.In rendering any decision, the arbitrator shall apply applicable substantive law of the state of Florida.. In addition to all other rights and remedies available to Seller at law or in equity, Seller has the following rights and remedies under this Order: (a) Reclamation.- Seller may enter into Buyer's property and reclaim the Vehicle with or without notification to Buyer. Seller may also make a written demand on Seller to return the Vehicle and Buyer agrees to do so within 24 hours of such demand. (b) Disposition of Trade - Buyer agrees that immediately upon Buyer's execution of this Order, Seller may dispose of Buyer's Trade in any commercially reasonable manner, including the sale of the Trade to a third party, retail or wholesale. In the event that this Order is not completed for any reason or in the event that it is rescinded for any reason, Seller agrees that Buyer may retain the proceeds of the sale of the Trade to offset its damages, if any. If Seller does not have any damages relating to rescission or failure of this Order to be completed, Seller may retain any costs and reconditioning expenses relating to the sale plus a 15% commission on the sale from the sale proceeds. The remaining amount shall be delivered to Buyer in full satisfaction of any claims relating to the Trade.(c) In the event that Buyer pursues any claim for rescission of this transaction, Seller shall have the right to set off against Buyer's damages or to assert as an independent claim, a claim for the reasonable value of Buyer's use of the vehicle, including depreciation and mileage of the Vehicle. If any term of this Order is held to be unconscionable or unenforceable, for any reason, by any court of competent jurisdiction, this Order shall be construed as if such clause were never a part of this Order and the balance of the terms of this Order shall be binding on the parties. The waiver or invalidity of any provision of this Order shall not effect the binding nature of the remaining provisions. No breach of this Order by Buyer shall be deemed waived unless such waiver is agreed to by Seller in writing. The parties agree that any modification of this Order must be made in writing and signed by the parties in order to be valid. Buyer agrees that Buyer's deposit on the Vehicle is non-refundable, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Buyer and Seller.In addition to any other breaches of this Order, the following expressly constitute acts of default under this Order: (a) The refusal of any financial institution to finance any portion of the purchase price; (b) The failure of Buyer to make any payment required under any accompanying finance agreement; (c) The failure of Buyer to provide Seller with a lien free title to any Trade or the failure of Buyer to pay Seller any amount in excess of the payoff on the Trade after demand from Seller; (d) Any misstatement or misrepresentation by Buyer, whether intentional or not, on any document submitted to Seller in connection with this transaction. (e) The refusal of any financial institution to honor any check, draft or other instrument presented by Seller in connection with the acquisition of the Vehicle.                            Call us for more information 1-888-785-0507   or email us at http://images.dealercarsearch.com/DCSAutoPost/TemplateImages/Template04/viewall.jpg" alt="" width="980" height="126" border="0" class="auto-style45" />