Used 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Consumer Reviews
Used Avalon Hybrid for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Avalon Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Avalon Hybrid since its last redesign.
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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2016 Toyota Avalon hybrid Limited
seth leeds, 07/20/2016
updated 07/25/2022
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
A Lexus without the crooked-L and without spending over $50,000.00. So far, great! Ask me again in a few months for follow-up. Still has that brand new car smell. The controls can be confusing, but I'm an old guy (just over 65 if you have to know). My early-30's son and girlfriend love it too, but it definitely isn't a car they would actually buy (not cool nor powerful enough for them). Lots of neat stuff that we are still trying to figure out. Best we've ever bought, and the most expensive too. Beautiful and a hybrid! One road trip and 18 months of ownership still has me realizing that I made a smarter purchase with this full-sized, luxury hybrid. I could have spent more, but would I be as impressed? Still impressed with and happy with the Avalon after 30 months. The navigation system in the Avalon requires a yearly update (which is BS), and misses newer addresses, so we end up using WAZE (which is FREE and truly better and more accurate than Toyota's). Unfortunately, my Prius (2005) engine died. Really LOVED my Prius. Even in Phoenix' summer heat, still was getting 50+mpg. But the hybrid engine was too expensive >$3K to replace, so we donated it. Still, I miss her. Getting around 40mpg with the Avalon (so why would anyone buy a Prius V?). After 30,000 miles we started driving the Avalon more and she's proving herself to be a roadworthy car. Still pokey, but once moving easily keeps up with Phoenix traffic (i.e. 75+ miles/hr). We've averaged over 40 mpg since new, and with the A/C going constantly (Phoenix summers are brutal), we still get 38 - 41 mpg. Biggest complaint is with the navigation system. Dealer wanted $140 to "update" @ yr. So I use WASE from my phone when the Toyota system doesn't have an address. I would think Toyota's $40,000+ top-of-the-line car would have a current system, but alias, nope. Car's holding-up quite well after 3 yrs of Phoenix' summers. Would definitely consider buying another.
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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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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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Better Than Expected!
David M., 06/10/2016
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is out third hybrid from Toyota as first we had a Highlander Hybrid, a Prius, and now the Avalon Hybrid. I have been driving it for about three months and I am rather pleased to say the least! When we bought the Highlander, the mileage was rated higher than it should have been until the EPA lowered it shortly after our purchase as 27/24 was more realistic and obtainable. The Prius was tough to get to 50 mpg as we live in a hilly area in Michigan and between that and the weather the smaller power plant fought for mpg. The best was 54 mpg in Ohio and the worst was 42 in deep snow as the average was probably year around about 46.5. I stated all this as my expectations for the Avalon Hybrid needed to be realistic to be happy with the purchase. I am 6 tank fulls in and averaging approximately 38.5 mpg. Considering I do not baby it much driving and the hilly area, I am quite pleased. The ride is comfortable and quite as you are up to speed and don't know it half the time. As another reviewer stated, I know I will own this one for a long while as I drive almost 50 miles each way to work and visit a lot of family out of state. Oh, and yes as the other reviewer stated, get the limited model!
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