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Quiet and Upscale
Marvin Henberg, 10/22/2015
updated 04/26/2017
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
The 2015 Avalon Hybid Limited has terrific styling and a quit comfortable ride. Got nearly 600 miles on the first tank of gas, yet the acceleration and power are impressive. Fit and finish are as fine as any car we tried. Only two months ownership, but we love the car so far. April 2017: We still love the car, but have had a problem with the locks and trunk opener--they have sometimes failed to engage and so we have had to leave the car unlocked and have had to open the trunk without the fob. By the time we get the car to the dealer, however, the difficulty has gone away (twice), and the dealer tells us they can't diagnose the problem unless it is an active issue. We also left the car in the garage for three weeks and came home to a dead starter battery. Fortunately, the starter battery is in the trunk, and I was able to jump start the car. When I told the dealer representative about the run-down battery, he shrugged and said, "Happens frequently with a hybrid. Get a trickle charger." After a little research, I found out that a trickle charger was the wrong suggestion. It can overcharge the battery and shorten its lifespan. A big deal, because replacement cost for the hybrid starter battery is $600! On advice of a friend who owed a car repair shop for many years, we purchased instead a Battery Minder, which has a sensor that cuts off charging when the battery is fully charged. It won't run down the battery. But for peace of mind we still have regularly to connect and unconnect the Battery Minder I'm disappointed that the dealership didn't 1) counsel us on the tendency for hybrid starter batteries to run down when not started for a period, and 2) gave us bad advice on how to cope. I'm also unhappy about the inability to diagnose the intermittent problem with locking the vehicle.
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Minor issues, but I love this car
Charles Smith, 09/21/2015
updated 03/29/2016
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Avalon in December, 2013. It is reasonably comfortable for a guy my size (6'5") and very quiet, especially in windy conditions. I also appreciate the stability in windy conditions. I am a fuel economy guy and try to drive to get the best economy--avoid jack rabbit starts, and keep my speed near the speed limit. On the subject of fuel economy, I am very impressed. The city mpg is a little less than advertised, but for a reason. The hybrid works best when the car is warm. We can drive anywhere in my town in a mile, and on our typical trip to the grocery store the computer will typically indicate 35-36 mpg going. Fifteen minutes later we are back in the car, the engine a little warmer and our mpg will be over 40, only because the engine is a little warmer. The return trip is also slightly uphill. Our highway mpg is most impressive. I have hand calculated as high as 46 with a very strong tail wind. We occasionally make a 300 mile round trip to go shopping in central Wyoming. We typically have a tail wind and the computer registers about 45 on the front end of the trip with a tail wind, and will read 42-43 by the time we return home back into the wind. We have found when we hand calculate mpg the computer most frequently overestimates by about one mpg, although we have been 2-3 miles off on the minus side and plus one or more occasionally. But again, an overall average would be one mile per gallon more on the computer reading than actual hand calculated mileage. On my most recent trip I did not reset my computer when I filled and put about 1000 miles on in a couple days, over one mountain pass and in variable conditions, much of it driving 80 on the interstate (unusual for me), and the computer indicated about 42 for the entire trip. I remain very pleased with the economy of my Avalon. On the negative side, my first trip out of town I drove on I-80 for 150 miles and had my windshield and paint damaged by road sand left over from the previous storm. That was very revealing because I realize the finish is very thin and easily damaged. I am very disappointed with the paint and would expect a better quality paint job using more than just the bare minimum amount of paint to cover it. Would I buy it again? Probably. The paint is almost a deal killer, but I am overjoyed with the hybrid fuel economy.
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Not quite the car Avalon used to be
Terrell, 09/28/2015
updated 03/29/2018
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
The two cars I drove prior to this 2015 Avalon Limited (with Tech pkg) were a 2005 Avalon Limited and a 2013 MB E350 - I think the information may help you weigh my review. First - the 2015 Avalon does not stand up well when compared to the 2005 Avalon. The ride is more stiff while never feeling a bit sporty. The noise factor is quite disappointing as the new Avalon gives one much more road noise. I did not expect the Hybrid car to perform like the 6 cylinder gas version, and it doesn't. The hybrid does, however, deliver up 39.2 mpg in my real-world mixed city-hwy driving. The 2005 Avalon fluctuated between 23.8 -25.8 in the same driving. For 8 months I drove a 2013 MB E350 which cost about the same as the 2015 Avalon Hybrid Limited. The MB was a much better driving car and the sound experience was on par with the 2005 Avalon (quite good). The MB did not, however, have the same safety technology package in that price point - one would have to spend $5000 more (on a certified MB) to have the similar technology package. The 2015 Avalon feels light and cheap as compared to its predecessor or the MB. It also has less power, but is sufficient in that department. It is really not a joy to drive. On the other hand, the interior styling is beautiful and outshines the MB and the 2005 Avalon by a great deal. The safety features are plentiful, but the stereo is mediocre at best. Despite being happy every time I fill the fuel tank, I would not buy this car again. If fuel prices go to $5 a gallon, I may change my mind, however. Update for Spring 2017: there really is no update. More of the same. The car is still unremarkable to drive. The exterior styling still looks like every other car on the road. The interior is still attractive yet not particularly comfortable. The fuel consumption is still excellent. I still wish I had bought a different car. But if you can accept that it is a good car, not a great car, but will likely be reliable for a long time, this may be your car. The 2015 Avalon now has 49,000 miles on it and it still performs exactly the same as it did on the first day I bought it. There have been no significant repairs and no significant expenses incurred. It still looks just like every other car on the road and it still transports me flawlessly every day. It has just now worn out the original set of tires, but other than that even the maintenance is de minimis. Buying this as a new car was probably a bad idea but buying it as a used car for your daily driver is probably a great idea. The Avalon made it to about 60000 miles and we were involved in a relatively minor accident, but it became a total loss. It appeared to me that the light weight build of the vehicle turned a $5k loss into a total loss. I replaced it with a certified MB and am much happier. Last note on the Avalon, I despised the voice recognition technology that almost never worked and the great fuel comsumption did not begin to be a good payback for the loss of ride quality.
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Disappointed in Toyota
ceodale, 04/02/2015
updated 04/05/2021
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have purchased nothing but New vehicles since 1969 - this Toyota is the worst. I actually had the Service Dept admit that Toyota knew of a manufacturers defect in the Headliner but fails to disclose it. 4 months after buying it the headliner around the sun roof came loose. Toyota first wanted to tear apart the car, keep it for a week and install a new one. Then they concocted a 'fix' with a magnet that lasted 4 more months. After waiting 12 days for the parts to arrive from 3M Toyota decides not to honor it and to insist on taking out the seats, disconnecting all the electical and such and installing a new headliner. What's next? Never again a Toyota. They need to buy the car back. 2017 Update: When the car was new, a 'feature' was a hands free charger for my cell phone.....never worked. Had a Android, they said it needed a special adapter which of course they do not sell.....then, in 2017 I inquired why the e-mail function stopped worked. They blamed it on Apple since I have a iPhone...great....now I have to buy a phone to fit the car or vise-versa! Told me it won't work. I have the latest technology in a phone but the e-mail wont work and the dialing function has changed and become very cumbersome. Counting the days til I trade this vehicle and get something else. I will say on a positive note, the fuel efficiency is Great! Car is comfortable but not what it was cracked up to be.. UPDATE 10/2017 - Okay I've had the vehicle three years. Its been okay, service department is friendly and good but still a bad taste in my mouth relative to some misrepresentations made at time of purchase......the iPhone thing is really a disappointment . 2020 - other than initial woes leaving a bad taste, I must say the car has served me well and service Dept is good. I just would not trust the dealer again to buy a new vehicle. 2021 update.....getting ready to trade. It’s been a reliable vehicle, generally I enjoy it but still have dim view of what Toyota represents and particularly corporate Toyota. I’ll not be doing business with them.
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Wolf in sheep's clothing
Jess Perlman, 01/20/2016
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I'm an auto broker, so I am always driving, seeing, studying new cars. I leased the Avalon Hybrid Ltd because it was the best lease value available in June 2015. I've had mostly BMW's over the past 15 years, but the past years I have leased a Prius, Camry Hybrid and now this Avalon Hybrid Ltd. All three cars were well-equipped, but my car has such luxuries as Blind-spot mirrors, Heated & Cooled Front Seats, Heated Rear Seat, Power Rear Window Shade, Active Back-up Camera, Navigation and Toyota Entune. These last two are quite disappointing to say the least. If I drive in "economy" mode and carefully, I can get over 40 mpg, but typically average about 37 mpg. If I drive a little bit more aggressively, I still get 34-37 mpg. I would prefer a BMW, but to get one with the comfort and luxuries afforded by my car, I'd have to pay about a 75-100% lease payment. Also, I have not had one single person get into my car without asking if it was a Lexus or telling me how luxurious it is. Nice for the price.
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