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Toyota Avalon 5 (XX50)

Mid-Size Sedan

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The fifth-generation Toyota Avalon is underpinned by Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) GA-K platform shared with Camry, RAV4, Highlander, and Lexus ES (to which the Avalon is closely related).

The new Avalon offers a range of new features, including Adaptive Variable Suspension, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa connectivity, etc.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 46%

Pros

Handsome styling
Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Good interior space
Exceptional reliability

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Uninspiring handling

What external reviewers found

External score 66%

Pros

Excellent infotainment
Excellent fuel efficiency
Gorgeous interior
Fantastic infotainment system
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lacks AWD and limited-slip differential
Lack of refinement
Lacks adaptive dampers
Not as agile as a Nissan Maxima
Noisy at highway speeds
Expensive for what you get

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in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Width","Fv":"1849 mm / 72.8 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Track Width | Front","Fv":"1582.0 mm / 62.3 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Track Width | Rear","Fv":"1615.0 mm / 63.6 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"1650.0 kg / 3637.6 lbs"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheel Size","Fv":"17 in, 18 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheelbase","Fv":"2870 mm / 113.0 in"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Coefficient Of Drag","Fv":"0.27"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Fuel Economy","Fv":"5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Drivetrain Layout","Fv":"Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine","Fv":"A25A-FXS"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Compression Ratio","Fv":"14.0:1"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Displacement","Fv":"2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Power","Fv":"176.0 hp / 131.2 kW @ 5700 rpm + 120.0 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in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheel Size","Fv":"17 in, 18 in, 19 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheelbase","Fv":"2870 mm / 113.0 in"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Coefficient Of Drag","Fv":"0.27"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Fuel Economy","Fv":"9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Drivetrain Layout","Fv":"Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine","Fv":"2GR-FKS"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Compression Ratio","Fv":"11.8:1"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Displacement","Fv":"3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Power","Fv":"301.0 hp / 224.5 kW @ 6600 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Specific Output","Fv":"87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Torque","Fv":"362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Type","Fv":"Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Gears","Fv":"8-speed or CVT"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Gears","Fv":"8-speed"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Type","Fv":"Automatic Direct Shift"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Type","Fv":"Automatic or hybrid (eCVT)"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Availability","Fv":"2018"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Debut","Fv":"2018 NAIAS"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Made In","Fv":"USA, China"}]]

	2.5 Hybrid	3.5

External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2020 Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid starts at $38,885, while the more luxurious Limited costs $44,585. The Avalon has plenty of interior room for front and rear passengers along with lots of cargo space in its good-ol'-fashioned big sedan trunk. The cabin materials are well thought out and of very high quality. The biggest issue with the interior of the Avalon is the noise.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Excellent infotainment
Comfortable front seats

Cons

Noisy at highway speeds
Expensive for what you get

digitaltrends^[2]

Reviewer score 50% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD is a good idea with poor execution. It's possible to make a big sedan into a performance car, just look at the BMW M5. The TRD upgrades make the Avalon better to drive (and to look at), but they don't transform it. If you want four doors, lots of space, and a little fun, other cars offer more for the money.

Pros

Powerful V6
Lots of space
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of refinement
Not as agile as a Nissan Maxima

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References

^ 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid review: Big fish in an ever-shrinking pond. [cnet].
^ 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD review: Big on space, short on hustle. [digitaltrends].

Toyota Avalon 5 (XX50)

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