2020 Toyota Avalon review
Toyota Avalon highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Features a generous set of standard advanced driver assists
- A smooth, comfortable ride
- A quiet and spacious cabin for up to five
Cons
- Lacks Android Auto integration
- Limited headroom for a larger sedan
- All-wheel drive is not an option
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
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Packed with performance and laden with luxury
The Toyota Avalon offers both comfort and style on the road. Featuring an upscale, modern cabin; a robust infotainment suite with premium add-on options; and a powerful 301-hp V6; the 2020 Avalon is a desirable and popular sedan. This car is even available with a hybrid powertrain in matching XLE, XSE, and Limited trims.
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What is new for the 2020 Toyota Avalon?
- The Avalon is available in a new trim called the TRD.
- Avalon trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.
- The XSE trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready and Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The XLE trim now comes with Navigation System and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Touring trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
2020 Toyota Avalon trims
XLE:
Includes a nine-inch Toyota Entune infotainment display, LED headlights and taillights, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration, eight-speaker audio system, and more.
Limited:
Adds a sunroof, navigation system with voice activation, 14-speaker premium JBL audio system, driver-seat memory functions, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, and more.
XSE:
Adds a manual sunshade and power glass tilting and sliding sunroof, black exterior treatments, a rear spoiler, a sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and microsuede seat inserts.
TRD:
Includes black-painted aerodynamic elements, upgraded brakes, matte black wheels, a sport exhaust, sportier suspension tuning, and red seat belts and stitching. A navigation system with voice activation is optional.
Touring:
Comes with all of the Limited and XSE upgrades, plus an adaptive suspension, active noise cancellation, and simulated-leather upholstery with microsuede inserts.
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Toyota Avalon
1. Two drivetrain options
The 2020 Toyota Avalon is available with a gas-powered 3.5L V6 or a 2.5L hybrid. Love the standard V6? You'll be thrilled with the base XLE. Want something that fits your green-conscious lifestyle? The 2.5L hybrid has you covered. Whichever engine option your choose, you will enjoy the Avalon's performance on the road.
2. Driver-assistance technology
From A to Z, the list of technology features is impressive on the 2020 Avalon. Starting with standard rear cross-traffic alert, the sedan also includes standard blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking. These technologies can provide a confidence boost when you drive, making long trips more enjoyable.
3. Sporty new TRD trim
It's sleek and boasts zippy, nimble handling already. By adding a TRD trim to the lineup, the 2020 Toyota Avalon has the added benefit of a racing pedigree. The TRD badge, short for Toyota Racing Development, is reserved for a sportier, more aggressive drive and an upgraded suspension. And you're going to love the cat-back dual exhaust with polished stainless steel tips for extra style points.
4. A supremely quiet ride
Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows keep sound from ruining your zen vibe as you cruise down the road in your 2020 Avalon. The JBL® audio system is available at the Touring level and above, complete with 1200 watts and 14 speakers—so your commute, school run, or trip to the store can be as loud or as quiet as you'd like.
5. Robust suite of standard features
The XLE trim on the 2020 Toyota Avalon is actively keeping the dream of the luxury sedan alive. The XLE comes standard with heated power-adjustable side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Apple CarPlay®, SiriusXM® satellite radio, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Even at the base level, you can choose between three drive modes: ECO, normal, and sport.
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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.
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Touring 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Entune
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- JBL Sound System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
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
P235/40VR19
Rear tires
P235/40VR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Toyota Avalon FAQ
The 2020 Toyota Avalon is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Touring: 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- TRD: 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- XSE: 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- XLE: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Toyota Avalon received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Avalon as 0 out of 13 among Fullsize Car
The 2020 Toyota Avalon has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Toyota Avalon, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Toyota Avalon Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Toyota Avalon:
- TRD
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Spoiler
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Locks
More about the 2020 Toyota Avalon
Color options
Exterior colors:
Brownstone (XLE, XSE, Touring, Limited)
Celestial Silver Metallic
Harbor Gray Metallic (XLE, XSE, Touring, Limited)
Midnight Black Metallic
Opulent Amber (XLE, Limited)
Parisian Night Pearl (XLE, XSE, Touring, Limited)
Ruby Flare Pearl (XLE, XSE, Touring, Limited)
Supersonic Red (TRD)
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior details
Infotainment system featuring four USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, and more
16.1 cubic feet of trunk space
60/40-split-folding rear seat
Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents
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