Used 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Consumer Reviews
Not what it is cracked up to be
. I have a 2015 hybrid with 18,500 miles. I had a 2000 Avalon before this one and LOVED it. This 2015 is a disappointment. Mileage only averages 30.8 mpg. It fairies only 1 mpg with highway or in town travel. Front seats are not comfortable. In the old one, I sat “in” the seat...this one, I sit “on” the seat. I really like the safety features....but it’s the only positive thing I have to say. The interior finishes are not top quality like the old one. Lots of rattles and buttons are just cheap. The visors are flimsy. Purchase 8/17 for $31k Value now with 18,500 miles is $19k. Done with Toyota.
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LAST CAR
At my age, this will most likely be my last car. I normally drive a car 150,000 miles or about 10 years. Bought it for fuel economy, comfort, quietness.
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- XLE Plus SedanMSRP: $18,998125 mi away
- XLE Plus SedanMSRP: $15,900170 mi away
- XLE Premium SedanMSRP: $12,900232 mi away
incomplete according to gas mileage
The 39/40 mileage is untrue. Highway is close, however, city miles is about 34 miles per gal. And highway miles 36.5 The break dust is a problem. It discharge with a oily residue that get on tires and make tires sidewall dry out. The front seat back is a bit narrow for wild shoulders person. For the cost l should had went with Honda Accord better quality for less dollars. The previous collision system disfunction ed for first 10 months of ownership but (we) owners had to continue paying for usages of that system. After repairs it's still not working correctly.
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Incredible MPG - 2016 Avalon Hybrid.
I bought it because it was the last 2016 on the lot and they were giving it away vs the 2017. The fuel economy is actually better than promised. That's a first for me! The car is incredibly comfortable and super easy to park. I came from a Honda Pilot which is a bear to park. I really don't need the back up camera, though it's nice to have. My only issue is that the seats don't fold down. I knew that going in but still don't understand. This isn't rocket science, every other car seems to have folding rear seats.
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Much better options available from Toyota.
I was upsold into the Toyota Avalon, which is supposed to be their version of the Lexus brand. (Silly me, I thought Lexus was supposed to be Toyota's brand of the Lexus, since they are the ones that manufacturer that vehicle.) However, the comfort and convenience is not comparable to a true luxury vehicle, and the whole thing just feels overpriced. Aside from the comfort/price disparity, a huge disadvantage of the entire Toyota line, is their instance on using "Entune" instead of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (a decision they are moving away from apparently on 2020 models). The proprietary version of mapping is vastly inferior to what is available on your smartphone today (or even three years ago). So much so, that I don't even bother using the expensive mapping upgrade, and instead just rely on my smart phone for any navigation and/or apps. You can also tell what the manufacturer thinks of their own vehicles, depending on their demand, when it comes time to return the vehicle. To date, I have received nothing from Toyota about my lease ending, and them wanting to purchase the vehicle, or get my into a new Avalon (although they do want me in a new Camry). Yet, I am still receiving offers on my previous vehicle, a Toyota Highlander, even though I turned that in three years ago. Stay away from the Avalon, there are much better values out there.
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