Used 2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium Sedan.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Affordable Luxury - wonderful solid car
Charlie, Shirley, MA, 10/25/2017
2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
After driving a 2001 BMW 740i for many years, I wasn't sure how I would feel getting behind the wheel of the Avalon. I have to admit, I'm absolutely thrilled with the quality, ride and performance. The engine is whisper quiet and feels perfectly matched with the car. It never labors and also seems perfectly matched with the transmission. I have an issue with the road noise.. but … it's not wind noise or engine noise, I believe it is the tire selection. I had the same concerns with my BMW, so as soon as is reasonable, I'll be replacing the tires with the attention to picking a tire with a quieter tread design. Also, I was shocked to discover there aren't any Fog Lights. Given Toyota's attention to Safety, Fog Lights should be standard on all models. I am very happy with the quality of the interior. The Leather is very nice and the stitching on the seats and dash are of a high quality. I have only one quality complaint, and that has to do with the knobs on the radio. Toyota uses a very classy 'knobless' design on most of the dash, simply touch what you want... but the radio knobs are large light weight, cheap appearing faux chrome dials. It's not a big thing, but it stands out among all of the other quality components. All in all, I'm very happy with this car. Especially given the pricing. This is a large, comfortable car that will not disappoint you. And in the Sport Mode, the engine and transmission will give plenty of power for a fun commute. Enjoy.
Saved my life
Dr. Arnold Shrewsbury D.Th, 04/11/2017
2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
On 4-7-17 My wife and I were returning home from a nice dinner in a nearby city. We are both a young 70. We were on a four lane highway where the speed limit was 70. In the left lane was a flatbed wrecker and I was in the right lane. I was doing 68 mph as I had just looked. Suddenly a vehicle came upon us at a fast rate of speed in the left lane and veered into me. I immediately ran off … the highway to the right with no control. We slammed through a ditch and hit a tree. Our beautiful Toyota Avalon which had only some 28,000 miles was totally destroyed. We should have been in the morgue but both survived. My wife is the worst hurt and had to have back surgery due to a broken vertebrae. I am in terrible pain as I am a solid bruise from top to bottom. The Avalon did her job by deploying all her airbags protecting us. As damaged as she is, the inside was the same size as before the accident. Although I am a strong believer in God I also credit the good people at Toyota for implementing these safety features. Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Shrewsbury D.Th.
Very pleased so far!
Sujit Dhar, Marion, IA, 09/07/2017
2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I really enjoyed my last Avalon-the mail reason for a new Avalon was the safety controls-rearview camera, navigation system-lane changing warnings, haveall the safety bells and whistles-like them-ne changing ! Very spacious, has a very quiet smooth riding and accelerating engine, comfortable seats-the main complaint is being able to close the door-it opens wide-good
Very reliable … spacious comfortable safe car-the instrument panel is the week point-illogically placed small letters hard to read, the heavy doors are very difficult to close from inside-why don’t you put a strap!
I like the Avalon so muh this is my second.
Joel B., Skokie, IL, 04/06/2017
2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I liked my first Avalon so much, not only did I buy it again from the same dealer, Bredemann in Park Ridge, Illinois, but I returned to the same salesman Jerry Geic, because he was more that worth working with again. Five stars for all 3, car, salesman and dealer.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 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
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Toyota Avalon in Ohio is:
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