2006 Avalon Spied in camo
09-28-04, 06:39 AM
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Originally posted by MPLexus301
It's just speculation at this point, but it is possible.
It's just speculation at this point, but it is possible.
09-28-04, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by MPLexus301
The new direct injection V-6 has been developed specifically for Lexus, RWD vehicles and will come in 2.5L, 3.0L and 3.5L variants, ranging from 210HP up to nearly 300HP. Toyota's new 3.5L V-6 is geared specifically for application in FWD/AWD Toyotas and Lexuses. This will be the only engine availble in the Avalon, but expect it to be the V6 for:
-2007 Highlander V-6 ( A 4cylinder will still be available)
-2007 Camry SE V6 (expect the LE and XLE to use the 3.3L V6 [230HP] and the SE to use the new 3.5L V6 [255-265HP]. The next SE will also probably offer AWD, along with the Avalon.
-2007 Lexus ES350 (new model)
-2008 Solara V6 (a 4cylinder will still be offered)
-2007 RX350 (refresh)
Something to consider though: Toyota has been working with the state of Kentucky to get a tax break to "retool" their Georgetown plant in order to produce an unspecified number of RWD vehicles (no, I'm not kidding you). If this plan does go into affect, expect the next Avalon (after the car pictured here, so we're looking at 2010 or 2011, next Solara, ES, and RX (2007-2008) to switch to a new RWD platform. It's just speculation at this point, but it is possible. The Highlander, Sienna and Camry would continue to use the camry platform, and the RX, ES, Solara and Avalon would switch to the RWD platform.
-Michael-
The new direct injection V-6 has been developed specifically for Lexus, RWD vehicles and will come in 2.5L, 3.0L and 3.5L variants, ranging from 210HP up to nearly 300HP. Toyota's new 3.5L V-6 is geared specifically for application in FWD/AWD Toyotas and Lexuses. This will be the only engine availble in the Avalon, but expect it to be the V6 for:
-2007 Highlander V-6 ( A 4cylinder will still be available)
-2007 Camry SE V6 (expect the LE and XLE to use the 3.3L V6 [230HP] and the SE to use the new 3.5L V6 [255-265HP]. The next SE will also probably offer AWD, along with the Avalon.
-2007 Lexus ES350 (new model)
-2008 Solara V6 (a 4cylinder will still be offered)
-2007 RX350 (refresh)
Something to consider though: Toyota has been working with the state of Kentucky to get a tax break to "retool" their Georgetown plant in order to produce an unspecified number of RWD vehicles (no, I'm not kidding you). If this plan does go into affect, expect the next Avalon (after the car pictured here, so we're looking at 2010 or 2011, next Solara, ES, and RX (2007-2008) to switch to a new RWD platform. It's just speculation at this point, but it is possible. The Highlander, Sienna and Camry would continue to use the camry platform, and the RX, ES, Solara and Avalon would switch to the RWD platform.
-Michael-
Where are you getting your information from? There are no plans for the ES or Rx to switch to a rear wheel drive platform nor to be built locally. The ES has been a consistent seller in our Lexus lineup since 1990. I don't think Lexus would change such a strong selling model. And they are 330's now, don't know if it'll change to 350 or not. No one can confirm this.
09-28-04, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by Longo Lexus
Michael,
Where are you getting your information from? There are no plans for the ES or Rx to switch to a rear wheel drive platform nor to be built locally. The ES has been a consistent seller in our Lexus lineup since 1990. I don't think Lexus would change such a strong selling model. And they are 330's now, don't know if it'll change to 350 or not. No one can confirm this.
Michael,
Where are you getting your information from? There are no plans for the ES or Rx to switch to a rear wheel drive platform nor to be built locally. The ES has been a consistent seller in our Lexus lineup since 1990. I don't think Lexus would change such a strong selling model. And they are 330's now, don't know if it'll change to 350 or not. No one can confirm this.
09-28-04, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by MPLexus301
Something to consider though: Toyota has been working with the state of Kentucky to get a tax break to "retool" their Georgetown plant in order to produce an unspecified number of RWD vehicles (no, I'm not kidding you).
Something to consider though: Toyota has been working with the state of Kentucky to get a tax break to "retool" their Georgetown plant in order to produce an unspecified number of RWD vehicles (no, I'm not kidding you).
09-28-04, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by magneto112
Hmmmm...this was posted on another site. This is what it might look like, but if you look closely, the lower bumper is a little bit different than the spy pic. But everything else is just about right. Basically the same car with very little differences. This car is just beautiful. So elegent.
O I think this is a Crown Majesta or something like that.
Hmmmm...this was posted on another site. This is what it might look like, but if you look closely, the lower bumper is a little bit different than the spy pic. But everything else is just about right. Basically the same car with very little differences. This car is just beautiful. So elegent.
O I think this is a Crown Majesta or something like that.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ga...&src=VIP&tab=3
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09-28-04, 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by msilverIS
The front doesn't look bad at all! But what's with that steering wheel from Pontiac?
The front doesn't look bad at all! But what's with that steering wheel from Pontiac?
09-28-04, 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by mclaren
These pics make the Avalon look like a Hyundai XG 300 or whatever its called.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ga...&src=VIP&tab=3
These pics make the Avalon look like a Hyundai XG 300 or whatever its called.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ga...&src=VIP&tab=3
Look in here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=majesta
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09-28-04, 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by Soarer_25GTT
I don't think it looks too bad at all, a BIG improvement over the current one (we get an old school looking thing here in Australia
)
I still wish this was brought into the country though.
I don't think it looks too bad at all, a BIG improvement over the current one (we get an old school looking thing here in Australia
)I still wish this was brought into the country though.
09-28-04, 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by magneto112
Hmmmm...this was posted on another site. This is what it might look like, but if you look closely, the lower bumper is a little bit different than the spy pic. But everything else is just about right. Basically the same car with very little differences. This car is just beautiful. So elegent.
O I think this is a Crown Majesta or something like that.
Hmmmm...this was posted on another site. This is what it might look like, but if you look closely, the lower bumper is a little bit different than the spy pic. But everything else is just about right. Basically the same car with very little differences. This car is just beautiful. So elegent.
O I think this is a Crown Majesta or something like that.
that's the crown MJ and it's the flagship ( i know century is the flagship for toyota in JDM market but it doesnt count
) sedan from Toyota motor. there is no way in hell that next avalon gonnna be a crown mj. crown mj came with V8 rwd and avalon is FWD V6.but toyota need to bring crown over to the united states. forget about avalon
09-28-04, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by BrickHead
That is not the new Avalon. Its the Toyota Crown Majesta - a $45k - $55k car not sold here.
Look in here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=majesta
That is not the new Avalon. Its the Toyota Crown Majesta - a $45k - $55k car not sold here.
Look in here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=majesta
Oh, and I heard about that tax break thing somewhere else too, I beleive from a person who said that they work at the factory in Georgetown or wherever Camrys are made.
09-28-04, 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
I kind of agree. I thought Lexus said or we heard that the RWD Lexus cars get a different engine.
I kind of agree. I thought Lexus said or we heard that the RWD Lexus cars get a different engine.
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09-28-04, 04:08 PM
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What ever happened to this Avalon concept (below)? A month or two ago this was said to be a preview
of the Avalon. I'm glad it won't be though! The new spy shots are completely different from this.
of the Avalon. I'm glad it won't be though! The new spy shots are completely different from this.
09-28-04, 06:46 PM
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Originally posted by wantAnewLex
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I think they're trying to get the RAWS compliance for these to come into the country... wonder how much they'd go for here 
09-28-04, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by flipside909
It's called speculation and wishful thinking. There's no hard evidence to back those erroneous claims of his.
It's called speculation and wishful thinking. There's no hard evidence to back those erroneous claims of his.
Presently, the ES and RX share the same engine, transmission, and mechanicals, so I'd expect that once the ES receives the 3.5L engine, the RX would get it shortly there after.
Why do you have to be so snide and rude in your comments?
-Michael-