2009 Avalon - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

labrador · 07-06-2008, 02:58 PM

Has anyone heard when the 2009 Avalon is coming out and what's different about it compared to the '08 model? I did a quick search here but didn't find too much.

I'm replacing my '89 Camry and have my heart set on the Avalon.

Thanks!

CAPTMARK · 07-07-2008, 07:40 AM

Heard Nothing Changing In '09

Wolfman · 07-26-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pressroom.toyota.com

The 2009 Avalon full-size sedan adds to its value with additional standard equipment that includes driver and front passenger active headrests, Brake Assist, traction control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and a satellite radio ready color-keyed SDARS antenna and prewire. The base MSRP for Avalon will range from $27,845 for the XL grade to $35,185 for the premium Limited grade. Overall, Avalon prices will increase $520, or 1.7 percent.

Also I saw brochures at work today for the first time theres a switch in color from indigo ink to a cocoa bean brownish color

akira751 · 07-29-2008, 06:09 PM

The touring model is gone for 09.

Tigmd99 · 07-30-2008, 11:18 AM

I guess that active headrest is the big news for '09.

mandiees · 07-30-2008, 11:23 AM

What was on the touring model? Was it a more "sporty" version?

MikeS. · 07-31-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mandiees

What was on the touring model? Was it a more "sporty" version?

I believe they called it a Sports Tuned model. I hear they will be out late Sept. or October.

thurwtonp · 08-13-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CAPTMARK

Heard Nothing Changing In '09

Touring is definitely gone. Haven't heard when the '09's will be on the lots, but given minor changes, finding a '08 with the VSC/TRAC option shoud be a good deal right now, what with year-end discounts.

VSC and TRAC will be standard across all trims, were previously $750 option. Also, driver and front passenger active headrests, and a satellite radio ready color-keyed SDARS antenna and prewire.

dunteachin · 12-02-2008, 03:15 PM

Does anyone know where to get the new SDARS antenna? I'd like to replace my 2007 trunk mount. Is it just part of the fit kit, as was the old antenna? Thanks.

MikeS. · 12-24-2008, 01:47 AM

It never did make sense to me why they offered 4 versions of the Avalon since 05.