Images: Toyota XX10 Avalon (2000-05)
Released in July 2000, the Toyota XX10 Mark I (XX10.I) Avalon was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. The XX10 Avalon was originally produced in Georgetown, Kentucky, from 1994 to 1999 and was itself based on a stretched XV10 Camry platform. In 1999, however, Toyota transferred the tooling for the Avalon to Altona, Australia, and the Avalon’s body was revised for greater torsional rigidity than the US-built vehicle… Read full Toyota XX10 Avalon review
Images: Toyota XX10.II Avalon (2001-03)
Released in October 2001, the Toyota XX10 Mark II (XX10.II) Avalon introduced additional standard features. Furthermore, high solar energy-absorbing glass and new audio units with larger buttons and displays were fitted as standard across the range.
Images: Toyota XX10.III Avalon (2003-05)
Released in October 2003, the Toyota XX10 Mark III (XX10.III) Avalon introduced a revised range, consisting of the entry-level GXi, mid-range VXi and range-topping Grande. Greater refinement was also achieved through softer front suspension upper support bushes and lighter control arm bushes (for greater bump absorption), body isolation improvements and a fluid-filled rear engine mount. A new locally-developed power steering system was also introduced. The Toyota XX10.III Avalon could be identified by its new front mask, bonnet, grille, bumpers, head and tail-lights (including polycarbonate clear lens headlights), front bumper, side protection mouldings, boot lid and in-glass radio antenna; the GXi was also fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there were new audio systems, interior trim and instrument graphics.
