The Avalon is Toyotaвs flagship sedan, and comes in either XLE or Limited models. Designed, engineered and built in America, the four-door, five-passenger Avalon is powered by a 3. 5-litre V6 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Although not a sports car, the Avalon is equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to allow drivers to take full advantage of every pony the V6 has. Or, the car can be driven in Eco mode to conserve as much fuel as possible. For 2016, the Avalon receives a minor refresh, which includes a wider and lower front grille, newly-designed turn signals, chrome rear bumper accent, redesigned alloy wheels, LED headlamps, premium wood grain dash ornamentation, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
Toyota engineered the Avalonвs suspension to provide superior ride comfort while delivering enhanced agility and stable cornering. And, the carвs electric power steering adjusts to vehicle speed, creating a lighter steering sensation at lower speeds and increased on-centre feel at higher speeds. Both Avalon models come well equipped, but the Limited adds premium leather seat surfaces and technology such as blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert.
We happen to think the However, if you need front-drive comfy cruiser with a little more flash and a long warranty, the new 2017 Kia Cadenza is a nice alternative to ToyotaБs official car of AARP card holders.
For 2017, Kia made the Cadenza meaner, lighter, more powerful! But letБs be real, people that buy this car donБt care about the extra three horsepower from the 3. 3 liter V6. The probably do care about the increased fuel-efficiency due to KiaБs first ever eight-speed automatic transmission designed for front-wheel-drive cars. ItБs gearbox that Kia claims is even lighter than the previous six-speed auto. According to the EPA, the new Cadenza should achieve 19 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, and a combined rating of 22 MPG. On the inside buyers will notice a bit more legroom thanks to a slightly increased wheelbase.
In typical Korean fashion, Kia will offer all kinds of tech and features at a lower price point than its competitors. On the 2017 model, you will find more soft-touch materials in the cabin, Napa leather seating, with available quilted seat bolsters accented by diamond shaped stitching. For the tech savvy types, the new Cadenza is now available with a wireless cell-phone charger, Head-Up Display, KiaБs UVO infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, a Harman/Kardon stereo system and a nifty feature called Smart Trunk, which conveniently opens the trunk lid if the sensor detects the key fob for more than three seconds.
Of course, the new Cadenza will also come with the trending advanced safety features such as: Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning in addition to the Smart Blind Spot Detection System which senses unintentional drifting and automatically brakes the opposite side front wheel to help maintain the vehicleБs intended course. Since this is not car for hunting apexes, but rather soaking up the miles, Kia retuned the suspension with Amplitude Selective Damping shock absorbers that maximize ride comfort without sacrificing stability.
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The new shocks feature something called Hydraulic Rebound Stopper, which works to provide a smoother ride over harsh or broken surfaces. Do you hate potholes? This is your car. I caught some heat a while back by calling the Cadenza, and I stand by that. The vast majority of buyers in that category just want something nice and comfortable. They donБt give a crap about Бdynamics. Б Many of them would be perfectly happy being stuck in traffic with a Cadenza if they werenБt so hung up on having a fancy badge.
