In 1994, Toyota wrote a love letter to the AARP and called it Avalon. A stretched Camry, the Avalon replicated the classic American car with a vast rear seat, a column shifter, and a front bench seat. Even the name served up a warm bowl of nostalgia, simultaneously conjuring up the old movie house on Main Street, Hugh Downs, and a backrub from Jessica Tandy. Soft, comfortable, and spacious, the Avalon chased the Big Three right down the big-car rabbit hole. READ MORE›› Read full story »from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com | |||
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
2013 Toyota Avalon First Drive: Less “Get Off My Lawn” Than Before
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