2007 Toyota Avalon XLS

The 2007 Toyota Avalon offers a refined and spacious cabin, ample passing power, crisp handling and solid overall quality. Critics frequently compare the Avalon (favorably) to more expensive luxury sedans, not just to American large-car competitors. Auto writers from the Detroit News say that "there's little doubt that most other buyers will love the changes to the redesigned Avalon, which is so gorgeous inside and out that it looks like it belongs in the lineup of Lexus." And while the Avalon is traditionally marketed as a sedate, comfort-oriented sedan, U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman points out that its powerful V6 "can be ferocious if encouraged" and approaches "sports car territory" with an impressive 6.6 second 0 to 60 mph time. US News & World Report