Used 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring Sedan Review
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A Lexus in Toyota Clothing?
robsis, Surprise, AZ, 05/20/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
What an amazing car. My wife and I took our '11 Avalon in for service and drove out with the '13 Hybrid. We drove Prii and the Camry Hybrid and there was no comparison to the Avalon Hybrid. Smooth, quiet (quietest car I've driven at 70/75!), handles much more securely than the '11, lots of room, great job on the interior making it both inviting and sporty. We were concerned about the CVT … trans and the power and boy were we proven wrong. Not as strong as the V6 but pretty darn close. Transition from gas engine to electric is seamless and no 'rubberband' feel like on many CVTs. . Visibility is excellent. Overall a superb upgrade to the previous model and an excellent upscale sedan!
Wow, prepare to be impressed
magicbill, Alpharetta, GA, 01/28/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Just traded wife's 2005 Acura TL w/Navi for the Touring edition Avalon Hybrid.
My first wow was the price we acutally paid was only $3500 more than what we paid 8 years ago for the TL.
The Avalon is so much more sophisticated and so well executed.
Small side note is that the owner's manual is a must-read (there are so many small items available on this model) and is actually … well-written and organized.
Even during first week of operation it is easy to see vehicle will likely live up to EPA rating.
Toyota gently seduces you into becoming a fuel-efficient driver and supports that conversion with a sophisticated hybrid drive system.
Love the ride, the quietness, spaciousness and hybrid.
Now this is an Avalon
dshann, Riverside, IA, 03/26/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I fell in love with the 2013 Avalon after my first test drive. My dealer did everything they could to sell me one. When my wife and I got a chance to test drive the Hybrid, we were Prius people, and the Hybrid Avalon fixed everything that we wanted improved. You would never believe you were driving a hybrid until you use the brakes and you hear that hybrid whine. The mileage so far … exceeds EPA numbers (GM, Ford ??). The ride is very solid and quiet but you can feel rough pavement. You can select the instruments and features that you want displayed. The seats are very firm, but you can drive for hours in perfect comfort. This car is 4 grand less than a Lexus and it looks and works way better.
Love my Car
jtavalon, Chicago, IL, 01/27/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I went to the dealership planning to buy a Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE, but left with the Avalon hybrid instead. This 2013 Avalon hybrid kept catching my eye.
It looked so good! I drove the Camry Hybrid, but the interior/exterior design was so plain I just couldn't take it.
When I got into the Avalon Hybrid, I fell in love with it.
It was sexy, classy, had an EXCELLENT sound system, and a … sporty ride.
I am worried about mpg. I have 250 miles on it and seem to averaging about 30 mpg in the city.
I hope the mpg is lower because it is cold and I run the heat a lot.
Still better than any non-hybrid on the market for city driving (except the Volkwagen diesel).
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Exceptional fuel economy
- Pro:upscale and quiet interior
- Pro:roomy seating front and rear
- Pro:large trunk.
- Con:Traditional Avalon buyers may find the ride too firm.
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