What is the actual 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the Avalon?
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According to official data, the 2021 Avalon 2.5L Touring comes in two displacement options: 2.0L and 2.5L, with an actual 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 9 seconds. Factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time include: Torque: Torque, in simple terms, represents the strength of the force. The greater the torque, the stronger the force pushing the vehicle, resulting in faster acceleration. The 2021 Avalon 2.5L Touring has a maximum torque of 250 N·m and achieves 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds. The 2019 Avalon 2.5L has a maximum torque of 250 N·m and achieves 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. Transmission efficiency: The transmission acts as a medium for power delivery, inevitably involving power loss. Higher transmission efficiency leads to better acceleration performance. Generally, the ranking of transmission efficiency is as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The 2021 Avalon 2.5L Touring uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (unit: Hp/T). A higher power-to-weight ratio results in faster acceleration. The 2021 Avalon 2.5L Touring has a power-to-weight ratio of 129 Hp/T and achieves 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds, while the 2019 Avalon 2.5L has a power-to-weight ratio of 131 Hp/T and achieves 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds.
Last time I rented an Avalon Hybrid for a week, and the actual 0-100 km/h acceleration time was about 7.9 seconds, which is quite nimble for city commuting. The electric motor responds particularly quickly during acceleration, with no sluggishness at startup, and gear shifts are smooth without any jerking. When overtaking on the highway, a quick press on the accelerator gives you a noticeable push-back sensation, but it's not so fast as to make passengers carsick. After driving it for a while, I found that the car's engine and battery work well together, with good fuel efficiency, making daily driving very effortless. If you want to test the acceleration, just find a clear stretch of road for a safe test, and remember that the rear-wheel drive will be more stable after proper maintenance. Overall, the Avalon's acceleration performance is suitable for the average commuter—not as aggressive as racing, but sufficient for all road conditions, safe and reliable.
