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Toyota Avalon

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $43,350 – $49,050 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.0 – 10.9 L/100km

Awards Best full-size sedan of 2021 coupe

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For 2021, the Avalon Limited gets a new four-cylinder engine that produces 201 horsepower, plus the same all-wheel drive system found in the Camry. A heated steering wheel comes standard and Android Auto connectivity has just been added to the mix. New body colours and new interior trim options are available. Whatever the engine under the hood, the Avalon uses an eight-speed automatic transmission—even the 301-horsepower V6 in XSE trim.

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2019 Toyota Avalon: Feeling Younger Than Ever

Long considered a dull, yet spacious and indestructible large sedan, the Avalon sure has changed. The previous generation was admittedly a little sharper and contemporary than before, but this newly redesigned Avalon seems to have shed its tweed slacks and suspenders for an Adidas training suit. What happened? Well, Toyota …August 28, 2019

2019 Toyota Avalon: Not Letting Go Without a Fight

For 2019, Toyota’s full-size sedan gets a redo. A major redo. There’s even a sporty version called the XSE. And the car is very, very good. So good in fact, that it walked away with a Best Buy award for the full-size sedan segment here at The Car Guide . December 14, 2018

2019 Toyota Avalon: The Best Modern Large Sedan, Period

ORFORD, Quebec – I’ve not lost my mind. I’ve not been paid by Toyota to write these words. I have seen a doctor for a routine check-up in the last nine months and I am perfectly normal, whatever that means. I mostly grew up with big cars and even though …August 21, 2018

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Avalon: I can Barely Contain Myself

I know you think I’m kidding, but the fact of the matter is that, in a weird twist, I’ve already driven both cars. Toyota was gracious enough to allow Michel Deslauriers and I the opportunity to sample these cars before their launch for the le Guide de l’auto 2019 buyer’s …August 7, 2018

2016 Toyota Avalon: Simple and Engineered for Quietness

Oh, the Toyota Avalon! What is there to say about this car, other than it’s supremely comfortable and almost devoid of personality? That said, comfort is a pretty big deciding factor for a lot of folks shopping for a car. And comfort goes hand and hand with a quiet ride. July 29, 2016

2016 Toyota Avalon: Long Quiet River

In the old days, when we wanted a truly comfortable vehicle that didn’t wear a flashy badge, there were plenty of models to choose from: from big Oldsmobiles to Lincolns and Chryslers, it was easy to get behind the wheel of a cozy land yacht. However, today this type of …January 4, 2016

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Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns

Japanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. [ Editor's note : and nearly 100,000 in Canada], citing concerns about their airbag systems. The vehicles include some of the manufacturing giant's popular Camry, Corolla and Highlander lines, with the …December 21, 2023

Toyota, Large SUVs Lead Ranking of Most Durable Vehicles

Automotive research firm and car search engine iSeeCars is back with its annual ranking of the most reliable and durable vehicles as determined by the models that are the most likely to reach 320,000 kilometres (200,000 miles). For its latest study, it looked at nearly 15 million vehicle transactions made …March 4, 2022

The Toyota Avalon is Going Away and Nobody Will Care

The Toyota Avalon will not return to the Canadian market for the 2022 model year, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Car Guide . This means the current 2021 Avalon will be the last one sold here. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Toyota’s full-size sedan will soldier on for one more …August 25, 2021

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Toyota Camry and Avalon are Both Getting AWD

As winter takes over in most of Canada, Toyota has great news for drivers: the popular Camry and the larger Avalon will soon add an all-wheel drive option. Unfortunately, the Camry AWD will not go on sale before early spring (as a 2020 model), when pretty much all the snow …November 13, 2019

The Car Guide’s 2019 Best Buys: Toyota Avalon

In order to help consumers during their new-vehicle shopping process, The Car Guide’s team of journalists publishes each year its Best Buys in a wide range of car and truck segments. In the full-size sedan category, it’s the Toyota Avalon that grabbed the Best Buy title for 2019. Fresh of …February 25, 2019

2019 Toyota Avalon: a Small Revolution in the History of Evolution

In Canada, the Toyota Avalon is a drop of water in the automotive ocean, but in the United States, it’s much more than that. That’s why Toyota is unsurprisingly continuing to fine-tune its full-size sedan. At the Detroit Auto Show , the Japanese brand has just unveiled its fifth-generation Avalon. January 16, 2018

A Sportier 2019 Toyota Avalon on the Way?

After redesigning the 2018 Toyota Camry and giving its sportier variants a polarising look, the Japanese manufacturer will unveil a reskinned 2019 Toyota Avalon full-size sedan at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. The only image published so far offers a close-up glimpse of the car’s front fascia. LED lighting in …December 10, 2017

Toyota Avalon Touring Sport: Celebrating Its 20th Birthday In Style

There are a lot of ways to celebrate two decades of existence on Earth. In the automotive world, cars that have a chance to turn 20 years-old typically get a special-edition run. The Toyota Avalon is no exception to this rule: since production started in 1994, the Japanese automaker decided …October 27, 2014

Toyotas Recalled Over Spider-Related Issue

Toyota is recalling over 870,000 vehicles due to concerns that under the right conditions, airbags could be unintentionally deployed. In some cases, spider webs in the air conditioning condenser drainage tube can create a blockage, causing water to spill onto an airbag control module. Water on the circuit boards would …October 21, 2013

Toyota To Bring Three Hot-Rod Avalons To SEMA

Interested in a hot-rod Toyota Avalon? We didn't think so - but Toyota decided that SEMA was the place to draw some attention with an unlikely rendition of what a sporty version of their full-size sedan might look like. In fact, three Avalon concepts, based on the 2013 redesign of …October 27, 2012

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The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Powerful and dynamic XSE version
Reliability and resale value
All-wheel drive finally available

Cons

Declining market segment
Limited trim now less powerful
Not much space for the head

Global rating

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	9/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

Full-size sedans

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	9/10
Safety	10/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2021

All-wheel drive and 2.5-liter engine for the Limited trim, heated steering wheel and Android Auto as standard, new body colors.

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Recalls

Airbag
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