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− | '''Toyota Avalon (MCX10/XX10). 1994–2005 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2994 cm³ petrol, 2994 cm³ petrol–LPG (V6 DOHC).''' Toyota’s non-Lexus flagship in North America, called the company’s [[Buick]] equivalent by the US press at the time, appearing like a bloated, six-light [[Toyota Spector]] and dull to drive. Engine output improvements in 1996, minor changes 1997. Production ceased 1999 in Kentucky, with tooling transferred to Victoria, Australia, where the Avalon had a second life from 2000. Never that strong a seller, given that it looked too old hat. Mk II version from 2001, Mk III, with odd, Australian-penned facelift, from 2003. | + | '''Toyota Avalon (MCX10/XX10). 1994–2005 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2994 cm³ petrol, 2994 cm³ petrol–LPG (V6 DOHC).''' Toyota’s non-Lexus flagship in North America, called the company’s [[Buick]] equivalent by the US press at the time, appearing like a bloated, six-light [[Toyota Scepter]] and dull to drive. Engine output improvements in 1996, minor changes 1997. Production ceased 1999 in Kentucky, with tooling transferred to Victoria, Australia, where the Avalon had a second life from 2000. Never that strong a seller, given that it looked too old hat. Mk II version from 2001, Mk III, with odd, Australian-penned facelift, from 2003. |
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Toyota Avalon (MCX10/XX10). 1994–2005 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2994 cm³ petrol, 2994 cm³ petrol–LPG (V6 DOHC). Toyota’s non-Lexus flagship in North America, called the company’s Buick equivalent by the US press at the time, appearing like a bloated, six-light Toyota Scepter and dull to drive. Engine output improvements in 1996, minor changes 1997. Production ceased 1999 in Kentucky, with tooling transferred to Victoria, Australia, where the Avalon had a second life from 2000. Never that strong a seller, given that it looked too old hat. Mk II version from 2001, Mk III, with odd, Australian-penned facelift, from 2003.
Manufacturing locations: Georgetown, Kentucky, USA; Altona, Victoria, Australia
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Avalon | Successors: Toyota Avalon (X20), Toyota Aurion (XV40)