LexusLuver

here are some spy pics of the 06 Avalon, expect 3.5L 280hp V6





http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...8&article=7555

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iTrader: (2)

Mehh

1.) Its an Avalon

2.) Those pics mean nothing to me. Whats the point of spy pics if all you see is black vinyl?

mclaren

If you dorve around in an Avalon like that(camo'd), someone might actually pay attention to the car, otherwise, most people don't realize the car exists. I don't think its ever sold that well.

GFerg

Woogie

I've never really been a big fan of avalons.

1. They're way too overpriced for what they are. Yeah they've got the luxury components in them, which makes it nice, but i'd be better of driving a camry or even a maxima.

2. At the price that it's placed at, it should be a model under the ES or lined up with the ES. It doesn't look good enough to be a Lexus tho... more like a hyundai.

MY GS300

I know this may sound stupid, but I would trade in my 04 GS300 for that 06 Avalon.

My uncle used to own an Avalon and it is a very smooth and luxurous car. Now this car will have a 3.5L and 280 HP? I think that is awesome.

-Donald

lexusk8

I'm loving the smoked-out rims of the Avalon

LexFather

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=avalon

Our Avalon thread.

Wow, 3.5 V-6 for 280 horses. As much as the updated G35 and new M35. The Toyota Horsepower war HAS BEGUN!!

I guess this engine will make the IS 350 and GS 350? WIth a slight bump in power?

RA40

iTrader: (6)

I like the current Avalon: Lots of trunk space, well appointed interior and a reasonable engine...it is a nice car IMO. Interior spacewise it felt close to an LS430. If Lexus didn't exist this would be high on my list. This new one...the overhang doesn't appeal but we'll have to wait and see.

IMO, if both were being made in Japan, I'd edge the Avalon over the ES due to the Avalon feeling a hair larger. I think rear seat leg room is close to the LS430. ?

Davtown

Maybe, if they can properly mate that engine to the IS and GS chassis... the Avalon is a FWD car, while the IS and GS are RWD. (well, of course they could make it work, but would it be cost effective?)

Also, if the GS3xx gets 280 hp, what will happen to the sales of the new GS430, which Lexus says will still have 300 hp? (I'm hoping they are just saying this for now, and then increasing the HP rating when it comes out)

Stage3

iTrader: (3)

cool, cant wait to see it all out in the open. Ive always liked the Avalon.

all though the haging power winder controls freaks me out a little...

LexusLuver

The current model doesn't sell well, that's the point. The new Avalon will be a leap forward in design. There is an all new engine, better tranny, vastly improved interior and exterior.

Whatever issues the current model has will be resolved. Sales will likely double or even triple.

Lincoln and Buick are definetly paying attention. The older car market is a very profitable one. Thus far Ford and Buick were able to sell the same old garbage and reap in enormous profits.

Like 1SickLex said, expect this 3.5L V6 engine to find its way into the Lexus family. In the Avalon, the engine is probably setup for overall silence and smoothness. It will get an hp bump for the IS/Supra or whatever is going on.

LexFather

I kind of agree. I thought Lexus said or we heard that the RWD Lexus cars get a different engine.

Will this 3.5 go in the Camry?
The Avalon is a stretched Camry chassis. This car is going to do real well

NeverSatisfied

The front doesn't look bad at all! But what's with that steering wheel from Pontiac?

videcormeum

I'd probably take this upcoming Avalon over the new Acura RL.

Who's with me?

M.