Japanese carmaker Toyota has just announced the pricing of the 2013 Avalon in the United States.
Set to go on sale at the beginning of December, the base model has a starting price of $30,990, which is $2,205 lower than the outgoing Avalon, while the hybrid variant in top-spec trim cost $41,400. All prices excluding $795 for destination and delivery.
Under the hood, the Avalon is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 268 hp, mated to a 6-speed automatic. In terms efficiency, the sedan returns a combined EPA-rating of 25 mpg, 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
Meanwhile, the hybrid version features the same powertrain as the Toyota Camry hybrid. It combines a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, a 244.8 volt battery and an electronic CVT. This system has a total output of 200 hp and returns a combined EPA-rating of 40 mpg, 39 mpg highway and 40 mpg city.
