Toyota Avalon is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 268 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,400, which over the course of five years will cost you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. Toyota Avalon has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2016 Avalon has a relatively short wheelbase ( 111.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3461 - 3538 lbs.
2016 Avalon seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on hips and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Avalon ia a class-leader on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 16.0 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Avalon XLE | 2016 Avalon XLE Plus | 2016 Avalon XLE Premium | 2016 Avalon Touring | 2016 Avalon Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $32,650 | $34,400 | $35,850 | $37,050 | $40,450 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
2016 Avalon Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,218 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Avalon
2016 Avalon Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed twenty-one complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively low number.