Informative information........thanks for posting.


Interesting is the comment, if in fact true, that except for the Touring which will have 18" wheels, all other models will sport 17" wheels.

 

This is interesting info: (this says Touring and LTD models get 18" tires?)

http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/2016+avalon+product+specs.htm

 

Good info in the press release. Thanks. Looks like the potential buyers will have many options to choose from.


I find it interesting that in the press release they state the LTD gas model and the Touring will have 18" wheels but the LTD hybrid will have 17" wheels.


Seems to me, you either go all 18" wheels on the LTD, or all 17" wheels on the LTD. Must be a reason for it that I don't understand.

 

Could be that they don't expect performance minded buyers to get a hybrid so they omit the 18" wheel. Just a thought.

 

No evidence but I've always thought that the Hybrid and V6 have different weight characteristics.
Front to rear and total weight.
Some engineer decided to make the 17/18 difference to have handling different.
I really feel like the sidewalls are the big difference.
I think they designed the V6 to be a bit more sporty than the high mileage HYB and the suspension is identical to mass produce parts, and the tires are the only difference in handling.


I recently bought a Volvo S60 and the lower profile tires are both tighter in cornering and less forgiving in the jolt from the road bumps. Similar dimensions and weights but totally different rides.

 

I see the product information sheet now shows the LTD standard with 18" wheels with 17" wheels as an option.

Appears to be information for gas models only.

 

Very good info! Be interesting to see how the retuned suspension turns out. That's what has been holding me back at this point. Salesman told me he should start to see them on the showroom floor in Mid Nov. anyone else hear anything about when they are showing up?

 

Dropped into Toyota Watertown over the weekend and they said essentially the same thing.......depending on dealer allotments and delivery schedules......any where from mid Nov to mid Dec.

 

The hybrid Avalon has 17" wheels and 215/55 tires, instead of 18" wheels and 225/45 tires, because the 17" wheel and tire combination is lighter, narrower and has less rolling and wind resistance, resulting in better fuel economy, which is a paramount objective for the hybrid.

 

my salesman says the production 2016 is to start in November so That's like today whoopee
I for one cant wait to try the front seat in a limited
cause the front seat in my 2013 limited is a pain in my arse

 

You can now config a 2016 Avalon on the Toyota Canada website.

 

Wow, I hope this isn't what the US Models have for options.

No options to select, it is what it is?

I was planning on the dark blue model with the Almond Interior, but in Canada, that doesn't show up as an option. If this turns out to be the case in the US, I just might have to give Creme Brulee Mica a look, after all it is my favorite dessert

I wonder how long before the US web site is up to do this?

 

you can order a 2016 now
http://www.toyota.com/configurator/#!/build/step/model/year/2016/series/avalon