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Avalon means "Isle of Paradise"

R. Hall, 06/16/2018
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Since buying this hybrid auto, we have fallen in love with it! Is it perfect? No. Nor, we think, is the more expensive Mercedes. The key for us here is we own a super high quality, fuel efficient, reliable & comfortable car that was reasonably priced, compared to it's competitors at Lexus, BMW & others.

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Wanted to Love it!

Suzie Goodewyfe, 05/21/2016
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful

Seats are too firm in the Limited trim level. Head restraints are too intrusive. Back seat is not for the claustrophobic. Poor visibility, especially for rear passengers. "Almond" Interior color scheme is an incongruous hodge-podge of black, yellowish leather, and tan mixed and matched materials which tends to detract from the calming, well-thought out space one expects in a upper level, semi-luxury vehicle. Handling and cabin comfort are the strong suits of this model, as is the stellar fuel economy. Safety and technology features abound and work well. This car scores well on so many fronts, but in the final analysis the poor visibility and seat comfort, along with intrusive head restraints all combine to kill the deal for this long-distance traveller.

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Sleek hybrid

lI mO, 10/20/2016
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Sleek hybrid with great styling and terrific instrumentation. Wonderfully comfortable I've been getting 40 mpg.

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Incredible MPG - 2016 Avalon Hybrid.

Tom Kelly, 06/16/2017
updated 09/28/2020
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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.

Jason Reedy, 04/18/2019
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

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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