2013 Toyota Avalon HV Edition
The Avalon HV Edition is based on the all-new Avalon Hybrid which shares the same essential body and chassis design with its V6-powered sibling. And like the TRD Edition, the HV highlights the potential of the new car, but with a noticeable nod to hybrid efficiency in its presentation.
Bright white primary and electric blue accent colors outside speak to ambitions for a cleaner environment. The theme extends to exterior details such as hybrid-blue headlights, tail- lights and turn signals, plus a color-keyed custom grille.
The bright white and blue theme also enhances the Avalon’s already contemporary interior design with blue-silver metallic leather and white perforated leather seat inserts, as well as crisp blue stitching and dashboard accents. Multi-color hybrid instrument panel and rear console interior lights are also featured. And a 15-speaker JBL GreenEdgeTM surround-sound audio system cranks up the music volume and quality.
Not to be outdone by its SEMA sibling, the HV gets a similar suspension, brake and tire package to ensure responsive handling and firmer body control. Wheels are also the 19-inch variety but with a unique design.
Starting Oct. 30, both of these new and unique Avalons can be seen along with seven other custom-built Toyota vehicles in the Toyota display booth (#24801) located in Central Hall at the 2012 SEMA Show.
HV EDITION SPECIFICATIONS
Engine and Drivetrain
*Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
Suspension and Brakes
*Cold-rolled steel coil springs that lower vehicle approximately one inch front and rear
*KYB gas-pressured mono-tube shocks with custom valving
*Stiffer rear subframe bushings
*Modified steering assist, damping and hysteresis characteristics
*Brake calipers: Front six-piston; rear four-piston with patented bolt-in bridges
*Brake rotors: Front 380 X 32 mm; rear 345 X 28 mm cross-drilled with patented spiral-vane design
Exterior
*19-inch custom wheel design with three-stage paint
*225/40R19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
*Hybrid blue taillights with clear inner and outer lenses
*Hybrid blue front turn signal and headlight assemblies
*Custom color-keyed grille
*Dark chrome ring badge with custom blue hybrid accent
Interior
*Blue silver metallic leather with white perforated leather seat inserts
*White technical knit headliner
*Custom door panels and instrument panel with embossed white leather and blue accent stitching
*JBL GreenEdgeTM surround sound system with 15 speakers
*Hybrid instrument panel and rear console interior lights (multi-color)
In Detail
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| released at | 2012 Sema Show |
