The Last Toyota Avalon is Getting Good Reviews
Critics love the fuel economy, comfortable interior, and hybrid engine on the Toyota Avalon.
Written by Alexandra Maloney
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
In case you missed it, 2022 will be the last year Toyota’s flagship full sized sedan, the Avalon, will be on the roads after 24 years of driving. Many drivers loved the Toyota Avalon for its reliability, comfort, and space, and over the years thousands of units were sold to happy customers.
Sadly,
Toyota
decided to cut production after this year in response to the North American market’s declining interest in the Avalon. Despite this, in the final year of the Toyota Avalon the car is still earning good reviews, truly going out with a bang. Toyota Avalon models
The Toyota Avalon comes in both a V6 and a hybrid powertrain engine, all of which have front-wheel drive and a spacious, comfortable interior. In terms of trims, you can expect six from the Toyota Avalon: the XLE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE Nightshade, Limited, Touring, and Hybrid Limited. Prices start at $37,400 and end around $44,675.
Car and Driver
finds the base XLE trim has everything most drivers need to stay happy on the road, plus it’s the lowest price point. The base model comes with heated mirrors, dual zone temperature control, LED headlights, heated front seats, and a dimmed rear view mirror. Consumer Reports
agrees with sticking to the base XLE model, but says the price difference between the V6 engine and hybrid is so small, paying a bit extra for the hybrid is worth it.Let Jerry find your price in only 45 seconds
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What critics love about the Toyota Avalon
Many refer to the Toyota Avalon as a hidden gem, often being overshadowed by the Corolla or Camry. While these cars are great, the Avalon shouldn’t be forgotten, especially now that it’s the last year to get your hands on one.
All in all, the Toyota Avalon has tons of great reviews. From Consumer Reports it earned an overall score of 90, making it number one in the large car category. Plus, it scored perfectly in predicted owner satisfaction (five out of five) and near perfect in predicted reliability (four out of five).
Another notable feature is the fuel economy. The Toyota Avalon hybrid averages 42 mpg overall, 32 mpg in the city, and 52 mpg on the highway. Not to mention, the average fuel cost per year is only $690.
Comfort and convenience are also highlights for the Toyota Avalon, as Consumer Reports rated it a five out of five for ride and rear seat comfort, and a four out of five in noise, front seat comfort, interior fit and finish, and trunk and cargo area.
What critics don’t love about the Toyota Avalon
While the pros definitely outweigh the cons with the Toyota Avalon, it doesn’t mean it’s a totally perfect car. Car and Driver felt the exterior of the car was a bit too aggressive, and out of sync with the impressive and comfortable interior. Consumer Reports piled onto that, stating the low to the ground car can be difficult to get in and out of for some drivers.
Plus, the newest model of the Toyota Avalon gets rid of all wheel drive, which might be a dealbreaker to some drivers. And, while the infotainment system does its job, it's clunky and not very visually appealing.
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