Toyota Avalon 
Even though the luxurious Toyota Avalon has a brand new style for 2013, it remains faithful to its tried-and-true drivetrain, a 3.5L V6 producing 268 horsepower and 248 lbs.-ft. of torque. The same 6-speed automatic transmission is combined with front-wheel drive. Assembled in the U.S., the 2013 Avalon base price starts at $36,800.
Pros
- Impeccable fit and trim
- Comfortable interior
- Reassuring reliability
- Quiet drive
- Engine well adapted to the vehicle
Cons
- Not very pleasant to drive
- Sluggish steering
- Body roll on corners
- Confidential resale value
- Torque effect felt in the steering wheel
