2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid review
Toyota Avalon Hybrid highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Smart looks
- Very easy on fuel
- Updated trims for 2016
Cons
- Firm suspension
- No folding rear seats
- Tricky to use sharp brakes
Mileage (EPA estimate)
40 city, 39 highway, 40 combined
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Smarter looks and new features
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid is even more appealing for 2016 with smarter styling and added features, as well as new trims. The great hybrid engine remains, making the 2016 Avalon Hybrid a solid choice if you want a sedan with space to spare, and excellent gas mileage.
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What is new for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
- The Avalon Hybrid is available in a new trim called the XLE Plus.
- The XLE Touring trim has been discontinued for 2016.
- The XLE Premium trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor, Memory Seat(s), Entune, and Navigation System as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
1. A smart appearance
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid is a large sedan with an upmarket appearance. Styling is updated for 2016, with a new front grille, turn signals, LED taillights, and a chrome accent on the rear bumper. A subdued palette of colors complements the exterior updates and suits the Avalon Hybrid’s handsome lines. Choose from Parisian Night Pearl, Ooh La La Rouge Mica, Sizzling Crimson Mica, and Cosmic Gray Mica if you want to make more of a statement.
2. Standard feature list
Trim lines are realigned for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, and whichever trim you choose, you’ll be rewarded with lots of standard features. The new entry Hybrid XLE Plus trim has a power tilt/slide sunroof, color-keyed heated and power-folding side mirrors, leather-trimmed heated front seats with power adjustments, and dual-zone climate control. The XLE Premium trim adds driver-assist features. Choose the Limited trim for convenient rain-sensing wipers, three-zone climate control, and a power rear window sunshade.
3. Technology to please
Whatever journey you’re on, you and everyone accommpanying you will be onboard with the Avalon Hybrid’s entertainment technology. The XLE Plus trim has the Toyota Entune™ App Plus multimedia bundle as standard for 2016, with a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth® connectivity, USB integration, and HD Radio®. The Entune™ App Suite with integrated navigation, and smartphone app integration comes with the XLE Premium trim, and an 11-speaker JBL® audio system is standard on the Limited trim.
4. A spacious interior
With room for five people and their stuff, the Avalon Hybrid has interior space to spare. Front seat legroom of 42.1 inches and rear seat legroom of 39.1 inches mean all the family should have room to stretch out. Near-identical front and rear headroom of around 37 inches is generous, and the 14 cu-ft trunk space is useful whether you’re going to the hardware store, or taking the kids to a sleepover.
5. Excellent gas mileage
Hybrid cars have the benefit of a gas engine with an electric motor to improve fuel economy. The 2.5L four-cylinder engine and hybrid system of the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has an output of 200 hp, controlled by a continuously variable transmission. Ideal for cruising, the Avalon Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined.
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Toyota Avalon Hybrid features and specs
XLE Plus 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Entune
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
156
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
17
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
195.3"
Width
72.2"
Height
57.5"
Leg room
F 42.1"/R 39.2"
Head room
F 37.6"/R 37.9"
Front tires
P215/55VR17
Rear tires
P215/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
100/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid FAQ
The 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- XLE Plus : 40 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- XLE Premium : 40 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- Limited : 40 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
The 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid:
- XLE Plus
- Smart Key
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Cruise Control
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