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2020 Toyota Avalon review

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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

Curious how Toyota Avalon trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

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.

  • View all Toyota Avalon XLEs in stock

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.

  • View all Toyota Avalon Limiteds in stock

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.

  • View all Toyota Avalon XSEs in stock

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.

  • View all Toyota Avalon TRDs in stock

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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Toyota Avalon

1. Two drivetrain options

2020 Toyota Avalon Review:Engine | CarMax

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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The Toyota Camry has something for everyone, with a range of trims designed to fit your lifestyle. This is a fantastic commuter car with some sporty touches, too. The 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6 comes with sport seats, paddle shifters, dual exhaust with chrome tips, and, of course, a 3.6L V6 engine. Across the other Camry models, you'll find plenty of tech features, engaging driving dynamics, and a range of packages. Whether you're looking for something to take in the carpool lane or you want a sedan that's ready for long journeys, the Camry could be the car for you.

All 2017-2019 Toyota Camry XLE models include these standard features:

  • 2.5L four-cylinder engine

  • 18-inch alloy wheels

  • Blind-spot monitor with cross-traffic alert

  • Three USB ports

  • Three driving modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)

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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

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

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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