Toyota Avalon
The largest and most luxurious of the Toyota lineup, the Avalon also showcases the same dependability as the rest of the brand. You can depend on the Avalon for safety as the 2017 model earned five stars from the NHTSA and the 2018 version is an IIHS Top Safety Pick with its HID headlights. Other honors further show that the drivers and experts rely on the Avalon, including the fact that the hybrid version was a 2017 IntelliChoice Excellent Value, which considers dependability when making the rankings.
The Avalon entered production in 1994 and this full-size sedan has the expected front-engine and front-wheel-drive layout. The Avalon arrived to replace the Toyota Cressida, an upper-level midsize car with rear-wheel drive. Throughout the history of the Avalon, Toyota has backed this auto with a comprehensive warranty to demonstrate its faith in the vehicle’s ability to last. The current warranty is 36,000 miles or three years of a limited warranty and 60,000 miles or five years of a powertrain warranty.
2019 Avalon Touring
Those shopping for an Avalon should keep in mind that the 2019 model was completely redesigned. Any Avalon, however, will give you plenty of interior space for all passengers thanks to its full-size classification. The interior is also nice and upscale, making it a good alternative to a luxury auto, particularly if you do not need the name of a premium auto and just want the features. The latest Avalon has a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 with an 8-speed automatic while the hybrid has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that features two electric motors and a CVT. The Avalon holds the title of the first Toyota to feature Apple CarPlay. This latest Avalon also comes standard with advanced driver-assistive and safety features such as lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
The previous full redesign was back in 2013, which is when Toyota dramatically improved handling, although some felt that the ride got stiffened too much and instead preferred the previously cushy ride. In 2016, this was improved to deliver the ride drivers wanted. Later in this generation, the Toyota Avalon also gained coupe-like styling which slightly reduced rear legroom, although not to a degree that most people will feel is noticeable.
