Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 September, 2018 9:35 am |

In a ceremony held in Jeddah, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched the all-new fifth generation Toyota Avalon, one of the most popular full-size sedans in the world. The ceremony was attended by the Chief Engineer of the 2019 Toyota Avalon, Eng. Randy Stephens, who flew in from the United States to attend the ceremony, and Mr. Mazen Jameel, Marketing Director at Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, accompanied by several senior officials from Abdul Latif Jameel Motors along with a number of media representatives.

Prior to revealing the new 2019 Avalon, Stephens delivered a presentation where he introduced the philosophy of the vehicle’s development and its major changes and improvements compared to the previous generation.

“Throughout development we focused on the all-new Avalon being authentic and exhilarating. One of the key components in getting there was the new platform and suspension. These underpinnings allow us to provide an unequaled foundation to deliver the performance that matches the styling and the technology while offering a fine blend of luxury and sportiness in the premium full-size sedan segment,” said Stephens.

Adding his comments, Jameel said: “The launch of the new Toyota Avalon 2019 in the Saudi market targets guests who aspire to own a vehicle that combines elegance and sportiness, not to mention the exceptional comfort of the spacious passenger cabin, the exciting entertainment features, and the many safety features that offer the driver and passengers unparalleled levels of fun and excitement.”

During the ceremony, which marked its official launch in the Saudi market, the new 2019 Toyota Avalon was revealed to the attendees and media representatives invited to test drive the new vehicle.

Adding to its many class-leading features, the 2019 Avalon draws upon Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform, which represents an entirely new strategy to the way the company designs, engineers and packages its vehicles, providing a comfortable and stable ride with superior handling characteristics. While retaining Toyota’s traditional values of superlative build quality and safety, the unique platform injects a fun driving experience that plays on all the senses. In addition, the new multi-link rear suspension allows for the enhancement of many performance attributes, such as a wider rear track, lower center of gravity and an aggressive stance. Drivers can also adjust Avalon’s ride feel with the simple depression of a button – Normal mode prioritizes comfort, while Sport emphasizes handling with tauter, highly responsive footing without diminishing Avalon’s celebrated ride suppleness.

Complementing the all-new Avalon’s daring looks is a thrilling drive personality imbued by a new 3.5-liter V6 engine, which produces a maximum output of 298 hp and 356 N‎m of torque, and is equipped with the latest Direct Injection 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine Superior Version and the Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide systems to achieve top-notch power performance, environmental performance and fuel efficiency.

Striking a smooth connection between a stylish design, exquisite luxury, and greater convenience and comfort, the all-new Avalon’s cabin is accentuated with a range of advanced features, including an enhanced in-vehicle 9-inch multimedia display, a 10-inch colored and adjustable head-up display, wireless charging system for smartphones, ambient illumination, dual-zone automatic air conditioning system, 14-speaker JBL surround sound system, multi-adjustable power and ventilated front seats, as well as 60:40 split rear seats.

As with any other Toyota model, safety remains a top priority for the 2019 Avalon. The all-new vehicle’s foolproof safety system is complemented with Toyota Safety Sense, an advanced safety technology package that includes Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beam.

In addition, the car features a comprehensive array of safety features to protect its occupants, such as 10 SRS airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Hill-start Assist Control, among many others.

The renowned relationship between Toyota and Abdul Latif Jameel Motors was established more than half a century ago, and has grown to become one of the most remarkable automotive forces in the Kingdom. Abdul Latif Jameel Motors is also one of the largest independent certified Toyota distributors in the world. Under its principle of putting the guest first and its commitment to achieving excellence in all it has to offer, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors supports the widespread use of Toyota vehicles in the Saudi market through an extensive network of sales and maintenance centers strategically located around the Kingdom to provide peace of mind for their guests, wherever they may be.