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2017 Toyota Avalon review

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Toyota Avalon highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Effortless on a cruise
  • Powerful and smooth V6 engine
  • More standard driver-assist features than before

Cons

  • Lack of folding rear seats
  • Not the sportiest sedan to drive
  • No Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ connectivity

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined

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Smooth-driving luxury sedan

For 2017, the Toyota Avalon has a new suite of standard driver-assist features on all trims, and levels of onboard entertainment technology to satisfy. An easy-to-drive and peaceful car for a cruise, the Avalon has a powerfully smooth engine, and a premium interior, plus its full-size dimensions make it a solid large sedan choice.

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What is new for the 2017 Toyota Avalon?

  • Avalon trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
  • The XLE Premium trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The Limited trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The Touring trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Toyota Avalon

1. A smooth drive  

Lift the hood of the 2017 Toyota Avalon, and you’ll find a 3.5L V6 engine with 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, ready to deliver smooth performance. With a zero to 60 time of 6.4 seconds, there’s plenty of acceleration for those highway overtakes, and enough pace for driving in the city. Accurate steering and a stable feel on the road make driving the Avalon a cinch, and the Touring trim has sportier suspension and 18-inch wheels if you want a more responsive drive. All 2017 Toyota Avalon trims achieve an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined. 

2. Quiet and calm 

Modern life is busy and there are lots of things to grab your attention, but whether you’re rushing to the gym, taking the kids and their gang to a party, or venturing onto the freeway, the 2017 Avalon is your haven of calm. The windshield, and driver and front passenger windows are made from acoustic noise-reducing glass. This makes the Avalon very quiet wherever you’re driving, leaving you relaxed when you reach your destination. White LED ambient lighting on the Limited trim soothes late-night drives. 

3. Upscale comfort 

The luxurious interior of the Toyota Avalon cocoons you with its blend of premium materials and finishes and its elegant and uncluttered style. Wood-grain-style trims, dark chrome accents, and a choice of light or dark leather lend the Avalon’s cabin a premium air. The infotainment system’s metal rotary controls look great, while touch-sensitive surfaces and buttons on the center stack add modernity. A rear power sunshade on the Limited trim keeps out unwanted rays, increasing comfort for backseat passengers. 

4. Features for all 

A big sedan with big features. Every Avalon trim will impress those who ride with you. Heated leather seats, climate control, and a seven-inch color touchscreen audio system with USB integration, voice recognition, and Bluetooth® connectivity are all standard. The Avalon XLE Premium and Avalon Touring trims come with Toyota’s Entune App Suite system with additional smartphone app integration and connected services.

The JBL® audio system on the Limited trim will please music fans.  

5. Space for your crew 

When you’re taking the kids to a sleepover, or packing everything for a camping trip, the 2017 Toyota Avalon will accommodate your crew and all their stuff. The 16.0 cu-ft of trunk space is well-shaped and easily accessible, and 39.2 inches of rear legroom mean those in the back can stretch out and relax. The 42.1 inches of legroom in the front lets you and your passenger do the same. If you do find you need more space, the 2017 Avalon can tow an estimated 1,000 lbs with the V6, when properly equipped.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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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.

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Toyota Avalon features and specs

Limited 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Entune
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • JBL Sound System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Remote Start

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

268

Torque (ft-lbs)

248

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

17.2

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

P225/45VR18

Rear tires

P225/45VR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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