Toyota Avalon Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–1999) — First Generation Restyling
The restyled first-generation Toyota Avalon is a full-size front-wheel-drive sedan built around quiet cruising, a roomy cabin and relaxed highway manners rather than sporting reflexes.
The Toyota Avalon engine story centres on a smooth 3.0-litre gasoline V6, seen here in the 3.0 AT sedan with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That drivetrain favours effortless, quiet acceleration and easy overtaking, with power delivered progressively instead of abruptly.