1997 Toyota Avalon
1997 Toyota Avalon Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$23,608 - $27,128
Original MSRP:
$20,668 - $23,470
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
1997 Toyota Avalon Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Toyota Avalon XL, XLS | N/A |
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1997 Toyota Avalon Models & Prices
1997 Toyota Avalon XL
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn XL w/Bucket Seats | $23,608 | $20,668 | $337 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn XL w/Bench Seat | $24,428 | $21,386 | $349 / Month* | |
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1997 Toyota Avalon XLS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn XLS w/Bucket Seats | $27,128 | $23,470 | $383 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn XLS w/Bench Seat | $27,128 | $23,470 | $383 / Month* | |
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1997 Toyota Avalon Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| City 21/hwy 31 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps w/"auto-off" feature | • | |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps w/"auto-on/auto-off" feature | • | |
| Color-keyed protective body-side moldings | • | • |
| Dual color-keyed pwr heated mirrors | • | |
| Dual color-keyed pwr mirrors | • | |
| High solar energy-absorbing glass | • | • |
| Intermittent windshield wiper/washer system | • | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wiper/washer system | • |
INTERIOR Features
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way driver/front-passenger pwr adjustable split bench seat w/fold-down center armrest storage area w/flip-out dual cupholder | • | • |
| 6-way manually adjustable driver-side/4-way manually adjustable passenger side bucket seats | • | |
| 7-way pwr adjustable driver-side/6-way adjustable passenger-side bucket seat | • | |
| Air conditioning w/automatic climate control | • | |
| Air conditioning w/manual controls | • | |
| Center console storage area w/armrest, dual cupholder | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • |
| Deluxe ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, (4) speakers | • | |
| Digital quartz clock | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • |
| HD rear window defogger w/timer | • | • |
| Illuminated entry/exit system | • | |
| Illuminated entry/exit system-inc: door key illumination, rear seat personal lamp | • | |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges | • | • |
| Keyless entry system w/remote pwr 2-stage "lock/unlock" feature & trunk release | • | |
| Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel | • | |
| Outside temp gauge | • | |
| Premium ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, (6) speakers, diversity reception | • | |
| Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/60-second "retained pwr" feature | • | • |
| Rear seats-inc: contoured fabric, integrated headrests, center armrest | • | • |
| Remote releases-inc: hood, trunk, fuel-filler door | • | • |
| Side window demisters | • | • |
| Simulated-wood trim interior accents | • | |
| Theft deterrent system w/security light, ignition interlock | • | |
| Tilt steering wheel | • | |
| Warning lights-inc: seat belt, air bag, low fuel, door-ajar, battery, brake, check engine, oil pressure, tail lamp failure | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 18.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
| 3.0L 4-cam EFI 24-valve V6 aluminum alloy engine | • | • |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD & intelligence | • | • |
| 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels | • | |
| 65 amp/hr maintenance-free battery (1996) | • | • |
| 80 amp alternator (1996) | • | • |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | • | • |
| Distributorless direct ignition system | • | • |
| Dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension w/offset coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | • | • |
| Engine speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • |
| Full size spare tire | • | • |
| Full wheel covers | • | |
| MacPherson strut front suspension w/offset coil springs, twin tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | • | • |
| P205/65HR15 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) | • | • |
| Unitized body w/front/rear anti-vibration cradle sub-frames | • | • |
NOTE Features
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | • | • |
SAFETY FEATURES Features
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point front outboard shoulder belts w/adjustable belt anchors | • | • |
| 3-point front shoulder belts w/adjustable anchors | • | • |
| 3-point rear shoulder belts | • | • |
| Child-protector rear door locks | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • |
| Crumple zones | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | • | • |
| Front center lap belt | • | • |
| Side-door impact beams | • | • |
1997 Toyota Avalon Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | |
| ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM -inc: ignition interlock, horn activation, lamp flash feature | • | |
| BLACK MUDGUARDS | • | • |
| DUAL HEATED COLOR-KEYED PWR MIRRORS | • | |
| POWER MOONROOF -inc: tilt/slide feature | • | |
| POWER MOONROOF -inc: tilt/slide feature, map lamp | • | |
| POWER SEAT PKG -inc: pwr driver/passenger seat w/slide/recline/4-way vertical adjustments, driver lumbar support (N/A w/LA Leather Trim Pkg) | • | |
| PREMIUM 3-IN-1 COMBO AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player, diversity reception, programmable equalization, (7) speakers, 12-disc CD changer | • | • |
| PREMIUM ETR STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: diversity reception, (6) speakers | • | |
| TRACTION CONTROL | • | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | • | • |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS | • | • |
NOTE Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| ** PRICES SHOWN ARE THOSE DISTRIBUTED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR ANY VARIANCES ** | • | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND WHITE PEARL PAINT | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA - SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • |
| 10-PIECE BURLWOOD WOOD DASH SET (PIO) | • | • |
| 12-PIECE BURLWOOD WOOD DASH SET (PIO) | • | |
| 5-PIECE CARPET MAT SET -inc: carpet trunk mat (PIO) | • | • |
| 6-DISC CD AUTOCHANGER (N/A w/CG Premium Combo) (PIO) | • | • |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (N/A w/SA Alloy Wheel Upgrade) (PIO) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: AW Aluminum Wheels) (PIO) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: SA Alloy Wheel Upgrade) (PIO) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: SS Alloy Wheels) (PIO) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEELS (PIO) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEELS UPGRADE (PIO) | • | |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • |
| COMPACT DISC DECK (N/A w/CG Premium Combo) (PIO) | • | • |
| ELITE PKG -inc: gold pkg, wood dash, 5-piece carpet mat set (PIO) | • | • |
| GOLD PKG (PIO) | • | • |
| MUD GUARDS (PIO) | • | • |
| STEEL WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | |
| SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO) | • | • |
| TOYOTA 3D CD (N/A w/CG Premium Combo) (PIO) | • | • |
| V.I.P. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (PIO) | • | |
| V.I.P. RS3000 DELUXE SECURITY SYSTEM -inc: remote transmitter operation (PIO) | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| GULF STATES REGION DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT *for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi* | • | • |
| NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • |
| SOUTH EAST REGION DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT *for Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida* | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| FABRIC SEAT TRIM (STD) | • | • |
| LEATHER TRIM PKG -inc: leather-faced seat trim, synthetic leather door trim | • | |
| LEATHER TRIM PKG -inc: leather-faced seat trim, synthetic leather door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel/floor shift knob (N/A w/PE Pwr Seat Pkg) (REQ: AW Aluminum Wheels) | • | |
| LEATHER TRIM PKG -inc: leather-faced seat trim, synthetic leather door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel/floor shift knob (REQ: AW Aluminum Wheels) | • |
1997 Toyota Avalon Technical Specifications
Brakes
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.7 x 1.1 | 10.7 x 1.1 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.5 x 0.4 | 11.5 x 0.4 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 15.4 | 15.4 |
Engine
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 | 3.0L/183 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5200 | 200 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 214 @ 4400 | 214 @ 4400 |
Exterior Dimensions
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.7 | 56.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 190.2 | 190.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.3 | 70.3 |
Fuel Tank
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 18.5 | 18.5 |
Steering
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 22.98 | 22.98 |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.6 | 37.6 |
Suspension
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P205/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P205/65R15 |
Transmission
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 105.5 | 105.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.3 | 57.3 |
Weight Information
| XL | XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3263 | 3287 |
1997 Toyota Avalon Safety Features
Safety Features
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
