Used 2017 Toyota Avalon Touring Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Toyota Avalon Touring Sedan.
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Still Out performs expectations
Mark, Kingsport, TN, 01/05/2018
2017 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Lost car to an accident. Always outperformed expectations. Replaced with Highlander. Will miss that Avalon!☹️
Save your $
Steve, Kissimmee, FL, 02/24/2018
2017 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The ride is more than a little stiff. Minor bumps are jarring. Wind noise is extreme even at low speeds. Interior design is so dumbed down: pass seat has no vertical adjustment, both front seats are stiff and uncomfortable after about 30 minutes so the seat warmers are very welcome and needed after an hour of getting bounced around. Interior storage is ridiculous, slim door bins hold … zip, cup holders do not snug the cups so everything shakes around. Basically a very awkward, small interior environment. Getting in and out is difficult as well. Have to admit it is more sporty than I had expected. Handles well. Good acceleration and braking and smooth tranny. Paddle shifters are fun. Sound system is better off if not turned on. Seems like a very basic system for sound quality. Great paint, great safety assists, especially the back up and lane warnings. BUT for the money you don’t get an Avalon. You get a very hot Corolla.
At 24K miles the trade in value is ridiculously low, under $23K; retail selling for only $24-26K.
Liked my older Avalon better
C.Thomas, Charlotte, NC, 07/02/2017
2017 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I lease a 2014 Avalon Touring. It's the roughest ride I've ever had, I guess due to the low profile tires. They're Michelin, but it's a very rough ride. The road noise in the car is so bad that I can hardly hear to talk on my phone (although I know that one shouldn't do that when driving)...still, a very noisy, rough ride. I'll be test driving other cars since I see that they're using … the same tires on the new ones....surprising that more people haven't complained, unless I got a lemon?! CMT, North Carolina
Grand ma Avalon
Tracey gee, Palmyra, NJ, 04/18/2017
2017 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
It's roomy and the interior is very nice oh and love the 19inch tires
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Toyota Avalon Touring Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Quiet and upscale interior with roomy seating front and rear
- Pro:Wide array of optional features
- Pro:Above-average fuel economy
- Pro:Large trunk
- Con:Ride may be too firm for traditional Avalon shoppers
- Con:All-wheel drive isn't available
Which Avalon does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the 2017 Toyota Avalon in XLE Plus trim: It is packed with safety and convenience features, a sunroof and a very well-built interior, but it doesn't break the bank. The base trim level, the XLE, has almost everything the XLE Plus does, minus the sunroof, so it's a good choice as well. If you're looking for the top-trim-level treatment, you can definitely go with the Limited, or for a sportier vibe you can opt for the Touring. But with all the Avalon's standard equipment, the base XLE and XLE Plus are hard to pass up.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan
Driving
3.5The Avalon's powerful 3.5-liter V6, coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and a well-tuned suspension, makes for a surprisingly fun Avalon.
Comfort
4.5A solid combination of amenities and interior silence keeps the Avalon's comfort score high despite a somewhat stiff ride for the segment.
Interior
4.5A big effort to improve materials quality and modernize the Avalon is obvious. Soft-touch leather adorns most surfaces, depending on trim level, and tasteful styling touches are present throughout.
Utility
4.0As with most cars in this class, the Avalon's rear seat is quite roomy. The cavernous trunk offers 16 cubic feet of space, and its wide opening and low liftover height make it easy to load heavy bags. The cabin also offers plenty of small item storage.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
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