Used 2016 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Bill Zitelli, Augusta, GA, 04/22/2016
updated 04/26/2023
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am still enjoying the new Avalon. Very nice quite ride. I don't use the ride adjustment button, mainly just stay in econo mode. Despite the 21mpg rating I am getting about 25mpg which I like, typically get about 27-28 highway. Entune stereo and Nav is not as good as I expected, in fact I would say it is the most disappointing thing about the car. The maps for navigation are way out of date, years before the model production even. The stereo is an upgrade but it doesn't not have much depth to the sound. The tires need replaced at 35,000 miles which surprised me, Michelin tires. Comfortable. Adults who have ridden in the back have said there is plenty of leg room. I have less than 1000 miles so I can't say much about reliability but I have not had any issues. Was able to negotiate below the average Edmunds price for the vehicle. Generally still very happy overall. The more I drive it the more frustrating I find the electronics interface. Now at 55K miles it is still very reliable and I have not had to do anything to the car outside of normal maintenance. Only one recall for a wiring harness on the airbag system. 5 year update - I still find the electronics package lacking and generally don't use it. Maps are out of date, in fact they weren't updated when I got the vehicle. Generally tire wear is not great, first and second set (Michelin) only got 36K and 33K respectively.
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Good looks, Amazing Value
45 YO in Ohio, Cincinnati, OH, 08/21/2016
updated 02/22/2018
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
I wasn't really looking at an Avalon, but I recalled them looking sharp, so I did an Edmunds price check and the quotes coming back from dealers were surprisingly low for a Toyota, add to that a $2500 rebate, I ended up getting a Premium $7,000 off msrp. It's very peppy but maintains 26 mpg in mixed driving. All the technology goodies are there but they're just clunky or non-intuitive or slow. I've only had it a month, so I can't provide any long term guidance. The ride is quiet and smooth, and while i haven't taken it out over back roads, it doesn't seem to have an overly soft suspension. The 9 speaker sound system is better than what i had prior, but still lacks true punch. You need to get the limited (+ $6,000) for the JBL sound. The fit and finish of the inside has a very high end feel, EXCEPT the glove compartment door and the sunroof shade (both surprisingly flimsy). At the end of the day, getting a car of this size with leather, sunroof, heated seats, navigation, smart phone integration, driver seat memory settings, auto climate control, V6, blind spot warning system, and 9 speaker sound for under $31k is great. You couldn't do better in the Accord, Impala, Maxima, Lexus and maybe even Buick for that price point.
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Love it!
Donna Washington, Atlanta, GA, 10/08/2016
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my third Avalon. You can't beat the ride and value. I've never owned any other car that I was so enamored with that I insisted on having another one. I love it.
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Impressive Car
Tim, Carmel, IN, 07/22/2016
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We have only had our Avalon a short time. At present we truly love the comfort and overall performance of the vehicle. We believe we made a great choice. It will likely take a while to get used to how to work the Entune using voice commands but we are working at it.
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Hidden problems - antiquated electronics, cheap pa
Steve, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 11/15/2016
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
(1) Navigation only available when car is stopped. Firmware developer incorrectly assumed only the driver would be using the navigation system. Car must be completely stopped even if passenger is entering a navigation point. (2) USB port does not read folders at all, and reads file names incorrectly. If a drive has two folders, for example: Bob and Alice, the 2016 Avalon system puts all the files together. Even the old 2013 Tacoma trucks could correctly read folder and files correctly. (3) The touch-screen buttons are misaligned, forcing the user to press the return button half a dozen times before the current screen returns to the previous screen. (3) The paint on the bumper is paper thin. Even a gentle bump and you've got a hole in the paint. And the extended warranty for scratches does not cover paint.
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