For 2007, the GPS-linked navigation system is now optional in the Avalon Touring trim level, and all models get a tire-pressure-monitoring system as standard equipment.

When the Avalon first went on sale in 1994, it was essentially a plus-size Camry, a car intended to bring Toyota levels of reliability and refinement to traditional large-car buyers. A 2005 redesign brought about a complete metamorphosis, with sleeker styling, a new wood-trimmed interior, and available features rarely found on cars in the non-premium segment such as keyless ignition and an acoustic-damping windshield that cut wind noise. As a result, the Avalon wasn't just a fullsize Camry variant anymore—it was truly the flagship of Toyota's car lineup.