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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
I think newer mustangs have had them for several years.

Yeah, sorry......technically, you're right. But my point was that the general idea is nothing new. I can remember sequential turn-lights on Ford products from a half-century ago. Personally, I think they are merely a gimmick.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 04:36 AM
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New Avalon details here:

Looks very frumpy...




That front end /facepalm




The back looks very robo...but not feeling the side lines at all!



Interior looks a little disjointed... plasticy in some places, and ok in others.



Overall...Tried too hard on the exterior to make the crazy Camry normalized, but that gaping maw though!
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 04:46 AM
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Good lawd, that is awful!
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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Why cant Toyota steal some European designers like Hyundai and Kia did.

This thing looks like a kid toy or transformer. Lol
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:31 AM
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Wow that grill. WOW. And the infotainment screen looks lifted directly out of the new Accord. I like the rest of the car. The lines along the sides are strong and the rear looks good. BUT THAT GRILL THO.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:39 AM
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Finally Apple Car Play. Available Adaptive Variable Suspension. Also comes with a .27 drag co. Real wood on Limited models.

Overall I like it. Really like the rear quarter from the side. Front is OK, better than current gen. I also don't mind the interior, but I would like to see a light beige interior color. This is a Japanese Buick, should sell well for Toyota.

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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:59 AM
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I agree with some of the negative comments above. I started looking at some of the pictures of the new Avalon with optimism, but was soon turned off. What is it with these giant overhanging front ends (and all of the crazy creases)? I'm sure a good number of my fellow senior citizens won't mind. The rear end isn't bad but the new Avalon is a no-go here.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:02 AM
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Can't stop laughing at that front. Definitely not 'boring' lol


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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
I'm sure a good number of my fellow senior citizens won't mind. .
The goal would be to appeal to a 45-55 year old demographic. Seniors generally don't have the cash for these new expensive cars. This new Avalon is going to get a serious price hike at top end I believe.

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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:07 AM
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good lord that front is awful. It looks like they took the Toyota Crown front, mixed it with the Lexus F-Sport mesh grille in the worst ways possible.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
The goal would be to appeal to a 45-55 year old demographic. Seniors generally don't have the cash for these new expensive cars.
Gotta disagree with this. Seniors are the ones snapping up Avalon's, ES, MKZ, Lacrosse etc., etc. I agree that these brands need to lower the average age of their buyers but for now it's an older demographic.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
Gotta disagree with this. Seniors are the ones snapping up Avalon's, ES, MKZ, Lacrosse etc., etc. I agree that these brands need to lower the average age of their buyers but for now it's an older demographic.
I don't know what the true demographics are, only Toyota would know for sure. I am sure there is an even divide between the 50, 60 and perhaps 70 year old's. But no way does the past 60 year old crowd take up the bulk of sales.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
The goal would be to appeal to a 45-55 year old demographic. Seniors generally don't have the cash for these new expensive cars. This new Avalon is going to get a serious price hike at top end I believe.
People over 60 have money especially those that have good pensions.40-50 year olds are trying to pay for their kids still.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:34 AM
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Oh. oh no. Why even have a front fascia at that point? Just zip tie some flashlights to the grill and ta da! That infotainment stack is horrible too
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:44 AM
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Hey some people were asking for the Mark X, well...it is here. That front is a bit too much but hey front ends are easy for Toyota to change. Besides the Avalon is expected to be relatively low volume, so no real reason to not try something different.
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