2022 Toyota Avalon review
Toyota Avalon highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Lots of standard advanced driver aids
- Comfortable ride
- Quiet, roomy cabin
Cons
- Limited headroom
- AWD is no longer available
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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Class and features galore
If you're looking for a sleek sedan with serious style, don't miss the 2022 Toyota Avalon. 2022 is the Avalon's final model year—and what a model it is. This car has a sophisticated interior, a powerful V6 engine, a generous list of user-friendly features, and a very respectable EPA-estimated mpg.
The Avalon is Toyota's largest FWD sedan, replacing the Cressida, which was discontinued in 1992. Since then, the Avalon has earned a reputation as a distinguished premium vehicle. And with good reason—the 2022 Avalon's interior is high-end, the car provides a relaxing drive, and its attractive looks give it an ageless quality, style-wise. If you value substance just as much as style, you'll love the 2022 Toyota Avalon. It's perfectly at home in the city, while also offering the power and capability of a great road trip vehicle.
In fact, the Toyota Avalon is #7 on our Best Large Cars ranking. This shows just what a great choice it is, especially if you're considering different cars that can fit three car seats. Find out more about this stylish sedan in our 2022 Toyota Avalon review.
While we currently do not have many 2022 Toyota Avalons on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2022 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Toyota Avalon with similar features.
All Toyota Avalon years
What is new for the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
- The TRD and XSE Nightshade trims have been discontinued for 2022.
- Avalon trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.
- Parking Sensors features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Touring trim now comes with Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The Limited trim now comes with Android Auto as standard equipment.
2022 Toyota Avalon trims
XLE:
Includes keyless entry, push-button start, nine-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, dual-zone automatic climate control, and more.
Touring:
Adds navigation, wireless device charging, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, moonroof, ambient lighting, adaptive pivoting headlights, and more.
Limited:
Unlocks genuine leather upholstery and 18-inch wheels.
Toyota Avalon photos
5 reasons to buy the 2022 Toyota Avalon
1. Punchy engine
The enticingly powerful engine of the 2022 Toyota Avalon is one of its major attractions. It's equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, creating an impressive 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle is FWD with an eight-speed automatic transmission and zero-to-60 takes 6.2 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). The vehicle moves smoothly, and the V6 itself is responsive on the open road.
2. Good mpg
The 2022 Toyota Avalon's EPA-estimated miles per gallon are impressive, especially for a large car with a powerful engine. Whether you commute to the city for work, you're an unofficial taxi service for the kids' hobbies, or you love weekend staycations, the Avalon offers great bang for your buck, fuel-wise. The base model 2022 Toyota Avalon XLE has an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined.
3. A range of features
The 2022 Toyota Avalon has plenty of features to support you and entertain your passengers. Standard features include a nine-inch touchscreen with Amazon Alexa™, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® integration. For your favorite tunes, there's also an eight-speaker stereo system. In terms of driver aids, the standard 2022 Toyota Avalon comes equipped with a rearview camera, forward collision warning, road sign recognition, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and more.
4. Upscale interior
One of the finer points of the 2022 Toyota Avalon is its high-end interior materials. The front seats are made with synthetic leather as standard, in Black, Graphite, or Harvest Beige color options. The 2022 Toyota Avalon Touring adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel, while the 2022 Toyota Avalon Limited upgrades the seating to genuine leather. Alongside the stylish seats, the dashboard and door panels are sleek and cool-looking, and the cabin is pleasantly quiet.
5. Fun and comfortable ride
While the good looks and plush seating do a great job of making the 2022 Toyota Avalon a comfortable vehicle, it's also just generally a pleasant ride. The Avalon takes the (sometimes literal) pain out of long journeys with pillowy suspension, making drives as comfortable as possible. The car is also nicely planted on the road, countering any leaning around sharp corners.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Avalon an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Avalon 1st out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Toyota Avalon is $371, compared to an average of $495 for Fullsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Toyota Avalon owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.7 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Fullsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Toyota Avalon, compared to an average of 14% for Fullsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Toyota Avalon features and specs
Limited 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- JBL Sound System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
301
Torque (ft-lbs)
267
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
15.8
Wheelbase
113"
Overall length
195.9"
Width
72.8"
Height
56.5"
Leg room
F 42.1"/R 40.3"
Head room
F 37.4"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Toyota Avalon FAQ
Yes. The 2022 Toyota Avalon is considered a luxury sedan thanks to the high-end materials used inside and out, the sleek good looks, the size, and the price tag. The plush interior and technology features make it a great luxury choice.
The Toyota Avalon is regularly compared to the Toyota Camry. They have many of the same qualities, but the cabin of the Avalon is notably more upscale, and it has a V6 engine as standard. The Camry can be upgraded to a V6, and it offers AWD, which the Avalon no longer offers for 2022.
The Toyota Avalon is similar to the Lexus ES 350. Both are large luxury sedans with modern good looks, high-end interior materials, and sophisticated infotainment systems.
The Toyota Avalon used to come with the option of all-wheel drive; for example, the 2021 model offered AWD on its XLE and Limited trims. However, for 2022, Toyota only offers front-wheel drive for the Avalon.
There are three trims for the Toyota Avalon: XLE, Touring, and Limited. Based on CarMax average pricing, the Avalon costs between $43,998 and $43,998.
Price range is for current inventory on CarMax.com as of July 1, 2022. Price excludes tax, title, tags, and $399 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of VA, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions.
More about the 2022 Toyota Avalon
Color options
Exterior colors:
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Harbor Gray Metallic
Ice Edge
Midnight Black Metallic
Opulent Amber
Interior colors:
Black (all trims)
Cognac (Touring, Limited)
Graphite (XLE, Limited)
Harvest Beige (XLE)
Interior details
There's a lot to love about the interior of the 2022 Toyota Avalon. The XLE trim has SofTex® synthetic leather seating as standard, while the Limited trim upgrades seating to premium genuine leather. Front seats are heated as standard. The Touring trim has ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.
Other interior materials include wood and soft-touch plastic. Sweeping angles add sophistication to the interior, and the high-end materials block out a lot of road noise.
The interior is also spacious. The XLE trim has a passenger volume of 104.3 cu-ft, 42.1 inches of front legroom, and 40.3 inches of back legroom. The vehicle seats five comfortably.
Child seat details
The 2022 Toyota Avalon has space for three child car seats. It has two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the middle seat.
Performance
The 2022 Toyota Avalon has an exciting V6 engine as standard. The 3.5L six-cylinder V6 produces 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2022 model is FWD-only, and zero-to-60 takes 6.2 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). Despite the punchy acceleration, the 2022 Toyota Avalon XLE achieves an EPA-estimated 26 combined mpg.
Year comparison
2013-2018 Toyota Avalon (fourth generation)
The 2013 Toyota Avalon was showcased in 2012 with a much more aggressive look than its predecessor, including slimmer headlights and a huge grille on the bumper's lower side. The interior became more generous for this generation too, while a large infotainment system featured bigger knobs.
In 2015, the look of the Avalon was refreshed with LED taillights, new turn signals, and a wider and lower front grille. Inside, there were fresh touches to the decor, including woodgrain on the dashboard and a seven-inch screen. Additionally, there were two engine choices: a 3.5L V6 with 286 hp, and a hybrid with 200 hp.
The Avalon got another facelift in 2018: the headlights were slimmed down even further, the grille was made even larger, and the interior became even more spacious.
2019-present Toyota Avalon (fifth generation)
The fifth generation is also the Avalon's last. This generation ushered in a 3.5L V6 engine with 301 hp, along with a more aerodynamic-looking body in bold color options. The handling was improved with specially tuned shock absorbers, and more luxurious seating was introduced. 2021 was the final year offering AWD; as of 2022, the Toyota Avalon is only available in FWD.
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