Toyota Avalon Review

The Avalon is Toyota's largest full-size sedan, and it was built with the needs of family in mind. After being built in Japan for its first two generations, this latest Avalon was the first to be assembled entirely in North America. With a roomy interior, smooth ride, and exceptional value, the Avalon is a smart choice for anyone in search of affordable luxury, whether they've got a family or not. See also the main fact sheets for the Toyota Avalon.

High Points

• No center hump in rear = roomy rear seat
• High quality at affordable price
• Quiet Engine
• Smooth ride

Gas Mileage

FuelEconomy.gov reports that the Toyota Avalon gets 22mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway. There is only one engine and one drivetrain available for the Avalon, so there won't be much variation in these figures.

Safety

In safety tests carried out by the NHTSA, the Toyota Avalon performed very well. It received 5-star ratings for all front- and side-impact tests and 4/5 stars for rollover. This places the Avalon at the top of Autos.com's Safety category for Mid-Size Cars, tied for 1st with the Hyundai Azera, Kia Amanti, and Volkswagen Passat.

Reliability and Maintenance

Prior to the redesign in 2005, the Avalon was experiencing moderate problems with its engine, as reported by Automotive Informations Systems. With the latest generation, which only debuted last year, Consumer Reports states that first-year reliability has been average.

Main Competitors

• Mazda Mazda6
• Honda Accord
• Volkswagen Passat
• Dodge Charger
• Nissan Maxima
• Buick Lucerne
• Hyundai Sonata

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