Say Goodbye to the Toyota Avalon
The large sedan will be discontinued after 28 years in production
The global chip shortage may be partially to blame, but the writing was on the wall for some time
2021 Toyota Avalon Gets AWD for the First Time
Toyota has officially announced details for the 2021 Toyota Avalon, which for the first time will be available with all-wheel drive and a special Nightshade Edition model that’s sure to catch the eye. At a time when many automakers are abandoning sedans, Toyota keeps investing in the Avalon. The car entered its fifth generation in […]
All-New 2019 Toyota Avalon Finally Rolls Off the Assembly Line
The all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon, which was unveiled earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is finally rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Kentucky plant. Even as Ford kills its entire car lineup, the Avalon represents Toyota’s commitment to the full-size sedan, regardless of whether the segment is […]
2019 Toyota Avalon, Corolla Hatchback & 2018 Camry Earn Top Honors at Texas Auto Roundup
The 2019 Toyota Avalon, 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 Toyota Camry were the stars of the show at this year’s Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Texas Auto Roundup, earning the top spots in the full-size car, compact car, and midsize car categories, respectively. Nearly 50 TAWA journalists evaluated the cars throughout two days of […]
Toyota Teases All-New 2019 Toyota Avalon
Though the Toyota Corolla and Camry tend to steal the spotlight, neither of them offer the size and comfort of the full-size Avalon sedan. That makes it an important car in the Toyota lineup, though it was beginning to be overlooked six years after the fourth-generation rework and has been struggling at the dealership compared […]
2018 Toyota Avalon Overview
The 2018 Toyota Avalon is a family-friendly, full-size sedan that comes with all of the perks you expect when buying a vehicle with a Toyota badge: class-leading safety, good resale value, and a golden reputation for reliability. Even though the backseat is more accommodating than most of its rivals and its performance is not half […]
2017 Toyota Avalon Overview
The 2017 Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan designed to provide an all-around excellent driving experience. Whether you need room for four adults, great resale value, high fuel economy, lots of room in the trunk, a healthy dose of premium features, or just an enjoyable ride, the Toyota Avalon is the car that delivers it […]
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Tops Cars.com’s Worry-Free Index List
The last thing any car owner wants is the worry that his or her vehicle might break down at any given moment. There’s a lot to be said for owning a reliable car—not only can you enjoy peace of mind, but you can pretty much guarantee that, with regular maintenance, your car will be around […]
2016 Toyota Avalon Overview
The Avalon is Toyota’s flagship sedan, offering a touch more luxury than the automaker’s other sedans. Currently in its fourth generation, the mid-size sedan showed off a mid-gen refresh at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. After plenty of teasing, the Avalon is finally on sale at US dealers, and Toyota hopes that its […]
Toyota Avalon Awarded Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
Since its Chicago debut last week, the 2016 Avalon has been the talk of the automotive industry. The heavily refreshed model continues Toyota’s aim to make style a higher priority in its models, while still offering its customers the reliability and affordability they have come to expect. But before the 2016 Avalon hits dealerships, it’s […]
Refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show
Toyota has never been the most exciting automaker in the world—a fact that Toyota GM Bill Fay was more than happy to admit during the automaker’s press conference at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. While customers have long bought Toyota vehicles for their durability and reliability, today’s drivers want something that’s both stylish and fun […]
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid? Not a huge amount is new this model year for the Avalon Hybrid. Every trim level comes with some form of Toyota’s next-generation Entune infotainment system, and the XLE Touring trim level now comes with standard blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Apart from that, the […]
2015 Toyota Avalon Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Avalon? Quite a bit, actually. First of all, Toyota has added an XLE Touring Sport trim level, which offers Attitude Black paint (because regular black isn’t cool enough), and contrasting dark blue trim and stitching on the inside. Clearly, Toyota believes that the old adage about not wearing dark […]
2015 Toyota Avalon Sport Edition Celebrates Sedan’s 20th Birthday
Some birthdays are celebrated with cake, parties, and too much champagne, while others slip by unnoticed. When the Toyota Avalon turned 20 years old earlier this year, there was no champagne or cake (what?!), but the Japanese automaker did find an alternative way to celebrate this milestone: with the introduction of the 2015 Toyota Avalon […]
2015 Toyota Avalon Pricing Announced
As we near the end of 2014, it seems that we see new 2015 models going on sale on a weekly basis. The next model to grace our roads will be the 2015 Toyota Avalon, which is due to arrive at dealerships across the country at the end of October. Just before its release, 2015 […]
2013 Toyota Avalon Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Toyota has completely redesigned the Avalon for the 2013 model year. A revamped exterior and interior make the 2013 Avalon more eye-catching than ever before, while an increase in trunk size make trips away a breeze. The 2013 Avalon also adds increased efficiency, and the option of a […]
2003 – 2004 Toyota Avalon Recall Alert
At the end of last week, Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a 2003 – 2004 Toyota Avalon recall, which affects certain models of the Avalon manufactured between June 5, 2002, and December 20, 2004. Reportedly, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits in the affected Avalons are susceptible to internal shorting […]
Toyota Avalon Hybrid History
Introduction The Toyota Avalon Hybrid was first introduced in 2012, allowing the Japanese carmaker to join the crush of brands converting their popular sedans into hybrids. Since its introduction, the Avalon Hybrid has proven that going green doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice space or style, continuing Toyota’s number one rank in the hybrid segment. […]