The 2012 Toyota Avalon is a full-size 4-door sedan that seats 6 passengers. 2012 Toyota Avalon has four models, XL, Touring, XLS and Limited. All four models are equipped with a front wheel drive and are powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 engine that is rated at 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque.The 2012 Toyota Avalon cars in chicago auto show in the mall, and highlighted the car's American bona fides it was designed in the company's California studios, and it's built at the massive assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. We're praised the for its quiet ride, its roomy cabin and its high-quality interior, rating it at 7.8 out of 10. One of our biggest complaints with the car is its tame exterior, which has improved, if a little, for the new model year. It would be tough in the call the new cars exciting, but it maintains a clean, formal appearance that reminds us a little of the Chevrolet Malibu and the Hyundai.All Avalon models are equipped with a six speed automatic transmission. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota Avalon model are 19 miles per gallon on city streets and 28 miles per gallon highway.