As rewarding to admire, as it is to drive, the new Toyota Avalon marries elegant design and impressive comfort, something you'll experience firsthand when you slide into the available perforated leather-trimmed seats and feel the rush of the powerful engine. New for this year, the Avalon comes in two different models - the Avalon XL and the Avalon XLS. While each of these cars is unique, both offer a number of standard features that make them head of their class. What's more, with a variety of additional Avalon parts and Avalon accessories, the cars are sure to make every driver happy. Filled with technologically advanced features, the Avalon offers the utmost in convenience, including rain-sensing windshield wipers that automatically turn on at the first sign of precipitation.

Other exterior features include: a new wide grille, optional 16-inch alloy wheels, multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights, color-keyed bumpers with chrome trim and integrated front air dam, and a restyled rear license plate chrome accent. Our 2004 Toyota Avalon review focuses on interior features, too; inside the cabin, the car boasts 105.6 cubic feet of space, new leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood-grain-style trim, available premium JBL sound system, an electrochromic rearview mirror and an electrochromic driver's outside mirror. Also available are leather-trimmed seats and a remote control DVD navigation system, as well as a dual-zone defroster, and power locks. Finally, a host of Avalon XL, XLS accessories make the car even better. .

Compare this Avalon with the new 2004 545Li.

2004 745Li

BMW 745Li has a very cool cell phone feature. Even though we're philosophically against cell phoning while driving, we have to admit it's a great design. Just push what looks like a large button on the dashboard, and the curved, phone keypad gently glides out. It's a rather artistic touch that, to be perfectly blunt, had our senior web lackey, Doug Mayer breathing hard. The interior is a like a rich den, with dark wood and leather, ample butt room, shoulder room and foot room. Everything is high quality. It is rear wheel drive. Meaning, it won't have such great handling in snowy conditions. It does come equipped with traction control, which should provide some assistance. This new car is very nice, muscular and sharp looking. Overall it's a nice looking car, and a real presence.

Compare the Toyota's new Avalon with the 745Li, G35 and last years 2003 Civic.

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