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2017 Toyota Avalon Changes and Design Features One of the most prestigious models in the premium midsize sedan class is upping the ante this year. The 2017 Toyota Avalon will now come standard as one of the safest vehicles on the road, thanks to the addition of several advanced safety features. Here are the 2017 Toyota Avalon changes and design features that you need to know about! more Toyota Safety Sense P Standard on 2017 Avalon The biggest change to the 2017 Toyota Avalon is that the sedan will now come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P, which was previously only optional on the vehicle. For those of you unfamiliar with Toyota Safety Sense P, this is a collection of advanced safety features that will make the driver’s life easier and help keep passengers safer. The technologies included with Toyota Safety Sense P are: Automatic High Beam Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Hybrid Powertrain Once Again Available Shoppers will once again have a difficult choice to make when purchasing a 2017 Toyota Avalon. Do you go with the powerful V6 or the Hybrid powertrain? The 3.5-liter V6 motor cranks out an impressive 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft of torque, and mated to a 6-speed automatic it is capable of getting 30 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. However, for those looking for a more fuel-efficient option, a 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid model is available. With a 2.5-liter four-cylinder motor paired to a high-torque electric motor, the Hybrid produces up to 200 horsepower. Where it really shines is in its fuel economy, achieving 40 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. Check out the new 2017 Toyota Prius Prime trims Find Your 2017 Toyota Avalon at Toyota of Greensburg If you are in search of a new premium midsize sedan and would like to learn more about the 2017 Toyota Avalon changes and design features, we encourage you to come and check one out here at Toyota of Greensburg. You can check out our entire inventory here on our website, and set up a test drive as well!