About 2016 Toyota Avalon The Toyota Avalon has for 20 years set the benchmark for the premium midsize sedan category. For 2016, the Avalon continues to set the pace by introducing a new choice for customers: two unique suspensions, one that centers around a dynamic and responsive driving experience (Touring grade), the other a high quality and comfortable ride (non-Touring grades). Avalon's sleek coupe-like profile, accented by tasteful chrome trim, packages a cabin with ample room for five and a spacious 16-cu. ft. trunk. The design looks even more alluring for 2016, thanks to a new front grille and turn signals. The Touring grade, now offered only in the gas model, gets its own sporty look with a new grille, LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. The Touring grade's most distinctive attribute, however, is its on-road personality. New, sporty suspension tuning and 18-in. dark gray painted alloy wheels turn the Avalon Touring into a sport sedan. The Avalon's luxuriously spacious cabin makes it a standout in the segment. Three interior color themes offered include almond, light gray and black, with the light gray gaining gray accent stitching for 2016. The Avalon's standard 3.5-liter V6 produces 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. Teamed with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the V6 can move the Avalon from zero to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds. The V6 models feature steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and Eco, Normal and Sport modes enabling the driver to tailor the Avalon's responsiveness. Sport mode revs up the driving experience by adjusting throttle response. Eco Mode prioritizes fuel efficiency by balancing driving performance, air conditioning function and fuel efficiency.