Is the Toyota Avalon's engine fully imported?
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Toyota Avalon's engine is fully imported. More information about the Toyota Avalon is as follows: 1. The Avalon is Toyota Motor Corporation's flagship model launched in the U.S. market in the 1990s and is the largest sedan model under Toyota. 2. The Toyota Avalon received the "Top-Safety-Pick+" (TSP+) highest safety rating from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 3. In 2018, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the all-new Toyota Avalon at the Detroit Auto Show, built on Toyota's latest TNGA platform, offering both hybrid and fuel-powered versions.
The Avalon is actually quite an interesting car when it comes to engine origins - it really depends on the specific version. For the hybrid model I bought two years ago, the engine compartment plate clearly shows the A25B model with Japanese manufacturing stamps. But my colleague's 2.0L gasoline version uses a domestic M20 engine produced by GAC Toyota's engine plant. The hybrid's imported engine is probably due to technology protection, since Toyota's THS hybrid system globally uses Japanese-made engines. I've heard that some engines in newer models are now being localized, but core components like the ECU control units remain imported. The most reliable way is to ask the salesperson to open the hood and check the stamps when purchasing. Honestly, I haven't noticed any performance difference between domestic and imported engines.
Last year during maintenance at the 4S dealership, I specifically asked the technician. The mechanic showed me the service manual and explained: The A25 engines in all hybrid versions of the Avalon are indeed fully imported, down to every screw. However, the gasoline-powered 2.5L A25A model has been assembled at the Changchun engine plant since the 2020 model year, though core components like pistons and connecting rods are still shipped from Japan. Interestingly, all transmissions are imported, with Aisin's Tianjin plant only handling final calibration. Honestly, whether it's imported or not doesn't matter much - domestic parts quality is good these days. What really counts is whether the manufacturer maintains consistent global quality control standards.
