Used 2019 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
Needs improving
As much as I would love to give the 2019 Avalon 5 stars I can't. I traded in a 2015 Camry xse v6 for a 2019 Avalon touring July of last year. I have a few complaints and a few nit picks that make wish that I had gotten something else. 1. no android auto(rumour has it will be available later this year) 2. Blind spot monitor seems to pick and choose which car you're passing to light up(Toyota service advisor told me it's speed sensitive) not true. 3 Lane keep assist does not do a good job steering you back into your lane. 4. front and rear parking sensors should be standard. should have waited until they a Avalon with the 360 camera ;-( 5. The rest are nitpicking. 6. panoramic sunroof 7. rear power sunshade 8. choice of ambient lighting. 8. power folding outside mirrors (I was able to add it to my my 2015 camry) 9.not being able to see the cover art except when parked(Toyota told me it is a safety issue??) 10. more horsepower :-) I would love to be able to add a 360 camera system and power folding mirrors if anyone can help add these items? my email is hrohlsen69@yahoo.com. Thank you! Henry
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Off gassing and window glass problem
2019 Avalon SXE: This car is 3 months out of the showroom and the driver's side window is being replaced due to splintering within the window glass. I am watching the other windows for the same problem. From the first day of ownership, I continue to have a problem with "off-gassing." The inside of the windows are covered with a film which takes some effort to remove. The rear windshield has an angle that makes it difficult to clean. I am told to ventilate and have patience. I fear that this is also a health issue. Lastly, the driver's side windshield wiper arm will not stand up. The wiper arm hits the hood of the car, preventing the full extension of the arm. Now I will need someone to hold the wiper arm as I change the blade. I won't be able to stand the wipers up when snow/ice is falling to prevent freezing to windshield. Was this done for a reason? If not, consider it to be a design flaw.
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- XSE SedanMSRP: $28,998In-stock online
- Limited SedanMSRP: $29,998In-stock online
- Limited SedanMSRP: $27,998In-stock online
Best car I've ever owned.
No exclamation points...no kidding. Bought this car because it was a smoking deal (discounted regional demo) and it checked all my personal boxes. I ended up getting even more than I thought I was. The ride is amazingly smooth on cruiser roads in Eco mode, but tightens up great in Sport+ for our Colorado mountain curves (which also enables the engine sound enhancer...you can hear the windup and downshift engine braking through the speakers?!). Paddle-shifters on Touring (and XSE?) models let you set the highest gear you want to be in, not necessarily what the car uses. More than enough power for even the steepest grades. Inside, the seats are really comfortable for long trips, ventilated and heated in front and heated all around. Everything is in easy reach of the driver, and after a week or two it's pretty intuitive. Could use a bit more storage, but to be honest I don't know where it would go. Plenty of USB charger outlets (at least 4?), and there's a wireless cell phone charging pad. The driver's tech is more than I've ever had, but I'm really only using the base Nav system and Bluetooth. I've read the cautionary tales of Entune, and don't think I'd benefit much. Absolutely love the heads-up windshield display, and radar-assisted cruise control that adjusts the car's speed to maintain a distance (user-settable) behind the jerks in front that can't pick a speed. Also like the parking and rear cross-traffic warnings, and the view cameras work flawlessly (guess I'm lucky after reading others' complaints). The exterior styling is eye-catching, even the giant maw of a grill (only about a third open for for airflow, actually). Got a thumbs-up from a big pickup driver I was driving next to in traffic...not bad for a grandpa's car (8 times over). It's obvious that Toyota has tried to make this appeal to a wider audience, and at least for the Touring model, seems to have really made it work.
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Almost a Lexus
Its a beautiful car with so many extras that I'm still learning how they work.
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Not without its problems.
4 years old with 18,000 miles and the a/c compressor needs replacing. $2,000 repair. Pretty expensive repair from the Toyota dealer. Otherwise, nice car
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Awesome Avalon
This is an excellent car! It has power, great looks, plenty of room for backseat passengers as well as a huge trunk compartment. Full of extras that make the trip fun whether short or long. Its a big car so be aware when parking. Avalon is not made for small spaces or the normal parking garage. Overall awesome Avalon!!
My "new" Avalon
My trade-in was a 2011 Avalon which I enjoyed very much over the years. The new 2019 Avalon has a much sleeker body style than past Avalons and seems to be a bit smaller, which might a consideration for the average American. After studying the owner's manual for a couple of days, I have finally figured most of the functions of all the bells and whistles which were foreign to me from the older Avalon. I should like to review this car after several hundred miles, but I I feel that I will enjoy it a great deal in the coming months. Stay safe!
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Excellent vehicle
I have the Touring model. The safety features on this car are top of the line. Sport and Sport+ mode live up to the hype. The interior trims could be fancier. The navigation has major glitches and is outdated in style. The ride is very bumpy on potholes.
Butt Ugly
The ubiquitous 'gaping maw' front end styling signature of ALL Toyota vehicles (incl. Lexus) is perhaps the worst styling theme since the ill-fated Edsel. Regardless, Toyota stylists cling to it. Here's a tip: Hire some stylists from one of the German automakers, or Italians, or Koreans, or - pause - even America.
UGLY, UGLY
You have to get past the front first. What is going on at Toyota?? Cars should look streamline . slick and smooth.