First Look in the “Second City”: The Refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon Premium Mid-Size Sedan
February 12 2015 - 3:45PM
Business Wire
- Updated Styling
- Retuned Suspension for Enhanced
Comfort
- New LED Headlights and Taillights
- Upgraded Convenience Features
- 2016 Camry and Corolla Special Editions
Also Unveiled
Call it a trio of firsts in the Second City as the refreshed
Toyota Avalon and sporty Camry and Corolla Special Editions made
their world debuts at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The three models
rode into Chicago with a head of steam as the Avalon, Camry and
Corolla are each the sales leaders in their respective segments, a
first for Toyota. All three vehicles are 2016 models and will go on
sale later this fall.
Refreshed 2016 Avalon
Unveiled as all-new in 2012, the fourth-generation Avalon was
the first vehicle to meet Toyota President Akio Toyoda’s challenge
to create cars that spark people’s emotions. Toyota mixed its
legendary Quality, Durability and Reliability (QDR) with a strong
dose of emotion through fresh new styling, improved performance,
and high-tech features. They proved to be winning ingredients as
Avalon quickly grabbed the attention of mid-size premium car buyers
in segment leading numbers.
Five distinct grades on the V6 models will give customers a wide
array of choice (XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, Limited and Touring).
Hybrid customers can choose from three separate grades, adding
luxury features and technology options as they move up the chain
from XLE Plus to XLE Premium and Limited.
Two unique suspension systems were developed for the 2016 Avalon
to better align with diverse customer preferences. One retuned
suspension prioritizes a comfortable ride for the XLE through
Limited grades. The other, provides a more dynamic and responsive
driving experience for the Touring grade. Both of these suspension
tunings are new and represent significant improvements over the
current production Avalon.
The refreshed 2016 Avalon adds more refinement with an array of
styling, performance and technology enhancements. New features on
all Avalon grades will include:
- Wider lower front grille with narrow
upper grille design
- Newly-designed turn signals (replacing
fog lights)
- Refined LED taillights
- Chrome rear bumper accent
- New gray accent stitching with light
gray interior
Additional new standard features on the XLE and XLE Plus grades
include:
- Redesigned 17-inch alloy wheels
- 7-inch Entune Audio Plus screen
- Premium woodgrain dash
ornamentation
- Tire-specific Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Technology upgrades are added to the Avalon XLE Premium grade as
it receives Entune™ Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite and
the Qi Wireless Charging as standard equipment.
The performance-tuned Avalon Touring grade adds to its sporty
styling with new standard features that include:
- Redesigned 18-inch dark gray painted
alloy wheels
- New sporty front fascia
- New LED headlights with LED Daytime
Running Lights (DRL)
- Unique “Touring” badge
The top-of-the-line Avalon Limited rounds out the updates with
the addition of new 18-inch alloy Super Chrome wheels on gas
models, and new 17-inch alloy Super Chrome wheels on the Limited
hybrid (also optional on gas Limited). The Limited adds optional
advanced safety features including automatic high beam headlights,
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System, and Lane
Departure Alert.
Camry Special Edition
When redesigning the Camry for 2015, Toyota went bumper to
bumper and floor to roof, changing or re-engineering nearly 2,000
parts. Only the roof remained unchanged, and it capped off the
boldest Camry ever. Now, only one year after this major redesign,
America’s best-selling car will offer the 2016 Camry Special
Edition for owners looking for an extra dose of both aggressiveness
and technology. Based on the youthful Camry SE, the limited
production Camry will add sporty interior and exterior features. In
addition to features found on the Camry SE, standard equipment on
the Special Edition will include:
- Unique 18-inch alloy wheels with
machined face contrasted with gloss black painted accents
- Power tilt/slide moonroof
- Smoked tail lamp treatment
- High contrast blue stitching on the
seats, shift boot and dash
- Exclusive sport appearance seats
trimmed with black SofTex® bolsters and blue patterned inserts
- Sport meter cluster with blue details
and white background
- Entune Audio Plus
- Available Entune Premium Audio with
Navigation and App Suite
- Smart Key with pushbutton start
- Qi Wireless Charging
- Two exterior colors: Blizzard Pearl and
new Blue Streak Metallic
- Floor mats with logo and unique
exterior badge
The Camry Special Edition will be powered by a 2.5-liter
four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic
transmission. Like all Toyota vehicles, the Camry Special Edition
will come standard with the Star Safety System.
Production of the Camry Special Edition will be limited to
approximately 12,000 units and will run from August 2015 to January
2016.
Corolla Special Edition
The iconic Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling name plate
of all-time with over 40 million sold since 1966. With its all-new
11th generation introduced in 2014, the current Corolla is the
roomiest and most fuel-efficient ever.
Corolla will add more driving excitement with the launch of the
2016 Corolla Special Edition. Sporty styling features, inside and
out, complement a spirited driving experience made possible with
steering wheel paddle shifters, rear disc brakes and Sport Driving
Mode along with an array of additional standard features.
Based on the sporty Corolla S Plus grade, the 2016 Corolla
Special Edition will turn heads as it adds:
- Unique 17-inch alloy wheels with gloss
black finish
- Black mixed media seats with red
contrast stitching
- Red accented dash and door trim
- Smart Key System with pushbutton
start
- Three colors: exclusive Absolutely Red,
Black Sand Pearl and Super White
- Special Edition floor mats with logo
and unique exterior badge
Toyota’s Entune™ Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite and
power tilt/slide moonroof will be available as options.
The Corolla Special Edition will be produced between August and
December 2015 and will be limited to 8,000 units.
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Toyota Division CommunicationsCraig Taguchi, (310)
468-3282craig_taguchi@toyota.comorSam Butto, (310)
468-7728sam_butto@toyota.comorMedia Web site:
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