Is the Toyota Avalon produced by FAW Toyota or GAC Toyota?
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Toyota Avalon is produced by FAW Toyota. It is a mid-size sedan equipped with two engines: a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, corresponding to hybrid and gasoline versions respectively. The Toyota Avalon has body dimensions of 4975mm in length, 1850mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2870mm. It features front-wheel drive, MacPherson strut front suspension, E-type multi-link rear suspension, and a unibody structure.
I remember a friend asked me this question when he was buying a Toyota Avalon, and he was torn between which brand to choose. I helped him look it up, and indeed, Toyota has two main joint ventures in China: one is FAW Toyota, which is a partnership with FAW, and the other is GAC Toyota, which is a partnership with GAC. GAC Toyota mainly produces popular models like the Camry and Levin, while the Avalon is actually a model produced under FAW Toyota, not GAC. This is mainly because Toyota positions its higher-end sedans under FAW to cover different market segments. The Avalon is positioned as more upscale than the Camry and is priced higher, but both are quite reliable in terms of quality. If you're looking to buy a new car, I’d suggest visiting a FAW Toyota 4S store first—their service is quite attentive. In short, the distribution networks for these joint-venture cars are pretty clear-cut, so there’s no need to confuse them.