Last month at the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, the all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid was named the “Best Green Car” by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). According to Lake Toyota, the association is represented by automotive journalists who have been awarding “best of show” prizes to vehicles over the last four years.Of the Avalon Hybrid, Davis Adams, president, GAAMA, announced, “The Avalon is an impressive option in the green car category, with size, luxury and fuel efficiency that make it a standout in a segment otherwise crowded with smaller economy cars.”
GAAMA chose the Avalon Hybrid as the “Best Green Car” because of its clear aerodynamics, reduced weight, and efficient hybrid drivetrain. That drivetrain runs off the power of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder Hybrid Synergy Drive engine. This engine implements the Atkinson cycle, which delays intake valve closure, thus putting off the compression cycle. As a result, intake and exhaust energy losses are reduced, and fuel efficiency is greatly enhanced.
In fact, the EPA rated the Avalon at a combined fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon. (It gets 40 miles per gallon on the highway and 39 miles per gallon in the city.) With the 17-gallon fuel tank and the excellent powertrain efficiency, drivers can expect a range of 600 miles per tank.
In addition, patrons of Lake Toyota and other American dealerships will appreciate that the Avalon Hybrid was designed, developed, and assembled in U.S. factories.
“The 2013 Avalon was built to be a world-class sedan, with new levels of excitement, dynamic capability and refinement,” stated Bryan Robinson, area sales manager, Southeast Toyota Distributors, at the auto show. “Toyota wanted to make a big statement with this car, and awards like this and the sales numbers tells us that we’ve made the right combination of superior styling, exciting design and comfort, all in a very ‘green’ vehicle.”
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is available now at Lake Toyota and other local Devils Lake, North Dakota, dealerships.
About Lake Toyota
Lake Toyota proudly serves the Devils Lake and surrounding areas of North Dakota, including Grand Forks, Minot, Fargo, Bismarck, and more. At Lake Toyota, we offer new and used Toyota vehicles, service, parts, accessories, and maintenance. Stop by to check out our extensive inventory of new Toyotas including the Corolla, Camry, Tundra, Prius, RAV4, and more. Lake Toyota not only provides one of the most extensive selections of new and used cars in North Dakota, but also full-service maintenance and repairs to all Toyotas. Check us out online to look through our current specials and in-stock inventory.