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Replacement for 2016 Avalon Limited
Peter H., 01/16/2019
updated 07/18/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
89 of 89 people found this review helpful
Crashed and totaled my 2016 Avalon Lmt. one month ago. Young lady crossed a median and hit us hard, causing our car to flip and land on its top. We were very fortunate to stay safe and walk away. That Avalon probably saved our lives. So, replaced it with a 2019 Avalon Lmt. This new car is better in many ways compared to the 2016. It rides better, probably partly because the 2016 had 19" wheels (the 2019 has 18" wheels). Much smoother on rough roads and quieter too. My neighbor road in the back seat the other day and said she heard wind noise (she drives a Lexus). I told her it was the rear air making that noise. She agreed. So, it is a very quiet riding car. When I first looked at the car, I told the salesman that I wanted to hear the audio system. If it was similar to the 2016, I told him I would not be test driving the car, but would possibly return another day. I DID like the audio (much better than the 2016, with crispier sounds especially at the high end), so I test drove both the Touring and Limited models. Choose the Limited. The Limited ride is slightly more compliant with a little less handling compared to the Touring (what I preferred). The Limited has premium leather seats, the Touring has Leatherette (preferred the real leather). However I did like the Touring wheels better. Averaging about 25 mpg, but haven't had it on a road trip yet. I suspect it will easily achieve 30+ on the highway. The car looks darn good (nicer lines than the 2016 IMO). A cool feature I like are the sequential turn signals. Anyway, after one month of driving the car, I love it and highly recommend it for those folks looking for a medium large luxury oriented car (not a sports car in any iteration) with a good quiet ride, decent handling and above all - safety features. Update 7-18-2019 Extremely pleased with the 2019 Avalon. No issues since original review. Now have 4800 miles on it and gas mileage is averaging 29 mpg. Get 32-34 mpg on highway trips. Love the audio system.
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Owned a 2008 Avalon and Had to Have Another
Mark W, 02/16/2019
updated 02/17/2022
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
This car offers the safety, comfort, and luxury that Lexus or Buick sedan many offer, but at a better price! We owned an '08 that had only 56,750 miles and got the full private party trade in price at the dealer! ($7550) All the new technology makes this car safer and better than our '08. We were also able to negotiate away most of the dealer fee (-$400), got the sales manager to throw in the Avalon rubber car mats (retail value $300), plus another $2,000! Although we spent 5 hours in the showroom on a Wednesday (buy a car midweek when the showroom is almost empty of buyers), we got approximately $10k off sticker price. We love the ride. It hold the road like a big sedan. The lane departure safety feature and the back up detection system, especially in parking lots when you back up is terrific, too. Still adjusting to the wireless blue tooth technology. The gas mileage on this is significantly better than the '08: local 16 vs 23 and on the highway too 25 vs 32. But you don't buy a big car for gas consumption. The only thing I was disappointed was there is no alert sound when you back up or out. You have totally rely on the back up camera. In order to get this feature you had to step up to the higher priced package. We hope to have this car for a long time, too! If you want the luxury car feel with a price about $10k below the competition, check out the Toyota Avalon.
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Jim, 06/07/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful
Despite the description shown I have a Limited Hybrid (not a choice on the dropdown menu) and added the only option of surround cameras. Bought this to replace a 2013 Avalon XLE Hybrid. In many ways this is the best car I've ever had. Very comfortable and stable handling, love the heads up display showing my speed and speed limit for where I am, really like the safety features like the variable cruise control and lane departure assist. The surround cameras are nifty but not sure it's been worth the money to me. The warning alarms for being near another vehicle such as when parking can be a bit overdone. This is my second vehicle to have the rear cross-traffic warning and it continues to be a life saver when backing out of parking spots. I've gotten used to the "tablet on the dash" format. I really like the exterior side design and especially the rear end...I tolerate the front grill but it's less obtrusive the longer you have the car. The climate control seems very good and I especially like having ventilation in the front seats; never had that before. Entune means nothing to me since at most I listen to an FM station occasionally. One quirk I don't like is having the outside temp. be in the cluster of info. in front of the driver where there's already a lot of info. displayed. Why not put it at the top of the tablet screen where the clock is, so everybody can see it. I especially like that a hybrid only costs $1000 more than a gas only motor. I chose this hybrid over a Lexus ES350 hybrid because I couldn't bring myself to pay the extra cost that Lexus wanted. At the time they were made in Japan; now that the ES350 hybrid is being made in Kentucky too (a few miles from my house actually), maybe the costs will be more comparable. The hybrid system in the 2019 Avalon is considerably improved and I'm very happy with it. My 2013 hybrid system was good but this is much better. The electric motors seem stronger when starting from a dead stop so there's no hesitation before the gas motor kicks in. So far I'm averaging 44mph and hope to get it higher than that. All of that makes this the best car I've ever had, but there are two serious negatives that make it the worst. First, when there is a good cross-wind breeze there will be a low moaning sound from apparently underneath the car. When the wind is stronger this noise becomes louder until it's a higher pitched howling. At it's worst it sounds as if something might rip off underneath the car which is downright scary. There's no evident vibration, just noise. This only happens when there is a cross-wind and when I'm driving at about 30 to 50mph. The dealer says everything underneath the car is fastened correctly, so it must be a design flaw. Since nothing appears wrong I'm afraid there is nothing that I am going to get done to correct the noise. The second issue is a noticeable gap around the drivers side window. I've owned many Toyotas (Camry and Avalon) over the years and never had anything like this. Hearing the outside noise is very noticeable to me because overall the car is quiet; some people might just shrug but this really bugs me. After testing by sealing the window up with painters tape I found it is definitely a gap in the seal around the window and not the door. Of course the dealer's service tech couldn't hear any noise so nothing was done, so I'm trying to check YouTube and see what I can do myself. As much as I like having an Avalon hybrid I regret getting this car due to it's noise problems, especially getting a top of the line Toyota for what it costs and with little likelihood the noises will get fixed. Ever since Toyota came to my hometown to make Camrys and Avalons I've supported them by buying a number of new cars made here. I realize in a mass production system there are going to occasionally be lemons, but it hits hard when you actually get one of them.
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300h Limited
Jay, 11/18/2018
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
56 of 60 people found this review helpful
What a great car! I strongly considering the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury, loaded. The Limited with the advanced safety package has virtually all the features the Lexus would have And it’s approximately $10 K cheaper, our local Toyota dealer was more willing to discount the MSRP than Lexus so that sealed the deal for me. But still, a LEXUS is a LEXUS and an Avalon is still a Toyota! Having driven both cars several times before buying, no one would notice a difference driving day to day —just the L on the grill when you walk up to it! Oh, I do think the touchscreen infotainment system is a good deal more user-friendly than the touchpad on the Lexus, something to be considered.
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Very nice, Comfortable vehicle
D, 11/08/2018
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
42 of 45 people found this review helpful
The Avalon is a very comfortable, well designed vehicle. The ride is smooth, but not in a too cushy way. It handles the curves tightly and if you want more pep, putting it into Sport driving mode makes is even peppier. The 6 cylinder motor has plenty of power, getting on the highway is no problem. This vehicle will go when given the gas. The technology links are easy to navigate, with the Apple Car link fairly easy to set up and use. The center screen is easily visible and unobtrusive. Having knobs for the audio system volume and station selection is nice. The navigation app may not be able to find some small town addresses, but the heads-up display with direction arrows is very nice. The cameras for parking a sensors are nice and do work well. Variable Cruise Control and sensors works very well and is a nice safety feature. The heads up display is also pretty cool. The interior is comfortable. The seats are firm, but comfortable. The heated/air conditioned seats are a nice feature.
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Noise at 45 mph and above. Sounds like the pigeons
Disgruntled, 02/13/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
43 of 48 people found this review helpful
For starters my experience in the purchase process was horrible. The lack of customer service and the amount of lies were unbelievable. Then 3 days after I bought the car the ICS sensor lights came on to tell me that there was a problem and to see the dealer. Also, I noticed that there was a noise that started about 45 mph that sounded like baseball cards on the spoke of a bike. I would make the noise over and over. I likened it to a group of pigeons. The dealer had to order a sensor and after it was put it, other warnings came on. That is finally fixed. However, the noise they said was because the exhaust heat shield was bent and they bent it back.. Drove off the lot and noise was worse. I've since had it back and they say that they couldn't hear the noise. I went and test drove another limited and did not hear it in that car. Took it to a different dealer that I have been going to for years and I wish I would have bought the car from and not sure what they did but I noise has lessened. For those who have the same issue please Call Toyota 1-800-331-4331 and open a case. The more that do this, the more apt they are to fix the problem. I love the ride of the car but no one should have to spend as much time in a dealership as I have when you spend $40,000.
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Noise Problem Solved
Cynthia, 01/26/2019
updated 07/29/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
46 of 52 people found this review helpful
I have 2019 Avalon Touring- I’ve taken my vehicle to the dealership three times with the same complaint about noise which appears to be coming from the rear drivers side. This last time they kept my vehicle two days. I picked up my vehicle and it still has the same noise coming from the rear when you get over 45 miles per hour. It gets more apparent when around 65-70 MPH. I live the design and performance of the vehicle but it’s not worth the price if the vehicle is going to be noisy. ——- That was my review months ago. Today, 7/29, my noise issue is completely resolved. The noise issue was from the exhaust.
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Still A Great Car for A Great Price
Pedagogue, 08/29/2018
updated 03/08/2021
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is a luxury sedan without the luxury price. We previously owned a 2008 Avalon with 56,700 miles, and traded it in for $7,500. That was the private party price that the dealer matched. We love the new technology and safety features: blindspot monitor, rearview 180 camera, back up and lane detections systems. Within a few days we were comfortable using many of the features. The salesman had to deliver the car mats to our home and gave us private lessons on using the special features and connected the bluetooth, too. The dealership (Ed Morse Toyota Delray Beach, Fl) went out of their way to accommodate us and really worked with us to get a great price. We love the way it holds the road and keeps us safe. We've only done a few hundred miles, but love the way the car handles. We hope to have this car for many years to come, too. If you are considering a Lexus ES350 and can't hit that price, look at the 2019 Toyota Avalon and you'll be surprised. Update: After owning the car about 30 months, I am still very pleased with its performance. I did have a minor problem with Entune app update, but the dealer easily remedied it by installing an update. Also, the dealer handled the gas tank recall expeditiously, too.
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Toyota Avalon 2019 XSE
Heather, 11/30/2018
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
42 of 48 people found this review helpful
I LOVE my new 2019 Toyota Avalon , great price for it , it drives and rides so smoothly. The seats are so comfortable,in fact I’ve never in my life had a vehicle with the seats so comfortable for my back . It has so many cool features and I can’t believe I own one and it’s mine . It’s so sporty looking but also it’s luxury. By far the BEST Toyota out there , and we’ve owned a lot of Toyota’s and vehicles , we trade our cars or trucks in every 2 years it seems. But I’m never getting rid of this beauty . It’s simply AMAZING!!!!! This Avalon is great for a business man that travels or a family or even a married woman or man that has no children like my husband and I. It’s awesome , go check one out for yourself and I can promise you , you won’t leave the dealership without buying one .
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Dr. Darrel Billups, 03/27/2019
updated 03/27/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful
I have read several reviews and this is a support and confirmation for their reviews as well as mine... This is my 2nd Avalon. The other being 2015-Limited model. I love this new Avalon. There are 2 issues that need Toyota to adjust: A) the noise in the rear that sounds like a waffling sound on speeds over 45. I think this sound has to do with the fin on the trunk and the wind circling around it making the sound. Another logical reason could be the fake additional exhaust tail pipe that has been added for looks but has no function. However, I do like the quad exhaust tail-pipe look. B) the new transmission with 8 speeds has a bit of hesitation on original pick-up when applying the accelerator. The authorized and certified Toyota mechanic that drove the car with me advised the transmission is assisting the driver find the desired speed and then get the right gear to get the car to that speed as quickly as possible. This was a weak answer which told me the mechanic had no explanation of cause.
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Best car I ever owned
Paul spears, 08/22/2018
updated 09/06/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is one of serval Toyotas I have owned and by far the best. All the toyotas where great for reliable and fuel economy. So far this one get 33 on small trips. I love, the quietness and the heads up display. No more trying to see if l am going the right speed. So advanced in safety that it will make your head spin. Got a heart deal on this fabulous car. Thanks Toyota !
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2019 Avalon XLE Almost perfect except...
Bruce, 09/27/2019
updated 09/30/2022
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Avalon throughout the years. Loved every one of them. Traded-in a 2016 Prius V when they brought out the new Avalon design. Doesn't look like an old persons car anymore. For me the lower body style is a bit challenging as I'm 6'4". Just have to squat down a bit to clear my head. Once inside, there is plenty of headroom and legroom even for me. I'm a "ride" fanatic. It doesn't disappoint. Soaks up and smooths out most road types. My XLE has 17" wheels which really contribute to a more comfortable ride. Plenty of power now with 301 horsepower. Smooth upshifts with the 8 speed tranny. However, in stop and go freeway speeds from 3mph to 10mph and back down again to 3mph the tranny can't seem to make up it's mind where to be and can be a bit "jerky". That's my biggest complaint. Oh there is a bit more wind noise at around 65-80mph than I expected but not too distracting. Tire noise very subdued at those speeds. The cabin is very quite Conversation easy. Seats are "Soft-Tex" material. Not leather but very comfy and even though they are black, they don't seem to hold the heat on a hot day. Thankfully! Back seats have lots of leg room and are heated too. Front seats and steering wheel heated. Strong A/C with rear outlets in addition to the front ones. It's bigger than a mid-size car but it's so easy to drive. Handles great for my type of driving, surface streets and freeways. Non-aggressive thank you. Safety features on the side, rear and front are amazing and welcome. The trunk lid pops up by itself which is nice. I'm getting 26.1 mpg street & freeway combined right now. Had the car about 3 weeks it might get a little better. It's now Sept. 2022. Put about 36,000 miles on the Avalon. Not driving the Freeways any more to work so surface streets have affected mileage. Now just over 24 mpg. Still have original tires. Plenty of tread left. Ride still good but over big bumps almost feels like bottoming out. I don't think that's what's happening but it sounds loud with a harsh feel. Had one service that ran me about $600. Something about some filter I think. Otherwise nothing has gone wrong. 2022 is the last year for the Avalon. Guess the sales numbers didn't make it worthwhile for Toyota to continue with the model. Too bad. Always was one of the better cars at a fair price for what you got.
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Wind Noise is definately annoying
Ed K, 01/21/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This a warning if you are considering purchasing this vehicle. While this is a quality-built vehicle, in my opinion it has an annoying engineering flaw. The flaw is a significant, sporadic wind and road noise on the driver’s side and when driving over 50 miles per hour it gets louder as your speed increases. Outside conditions such as wind speed and cross currents also effect the level of the noise. Brought it to the dealership and the service manager drove it. His comment was he heard the noises but said it was characteristic of the car and that nothing could be done. REALLY!
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NOISY
Suzanne, 01/31/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
33 of 39 people found this review helpful
Same complaint as Cynthia’s on 1/26/2019. They’ve had my car for 5 days and I need it back for travel. I have to go for another ride with the service personnel so yet another person can hear the “eggs rattling in a plastic case noise” in the rear driver’s side door down low. I am not happy with this noise issue since a quiet car was one of my top priorities in buying this vehicle. I really hope they can fix it. Thanks Cynthia for backing up my complaint.
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2019 Toyota Avalon Limited is a very nice vehicle,
Steven from Rural Oregon, 07/19/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
It is a little hard to understand why Toyota offers an upscale Avalon while it offers such diversity, not always luxury, in its premium Lexus brand. Cars in general have inflated base prices, MSRP, invoice, dealer, whatever, The Avalon costs a bit less than its sister vehicle in the Lexus ES class, and astute reviews catch a couple trim pieces that may cost slightly less to make. However, choosing is a matter of buying the currently most advanced model, right now that is the 2019 Avalon. I find it considerably better than advertised. Reviews are obviously not written by skilled drivers. Comments about the automated and assisted driving features do not begin to describe the capability. My practice (and suggestion here) is for the interested buyer to read user comments, then read the online manual, then test drive the car in conditions you will use it. Example: we live over an hour off an interstate. Going home means we enjoy a charming, curvy, mountainous state route. Sometimes there is no traffic, other times it is follow the leader, passing opportunities are limited. So set your adaptive radar to 130 feet and engage assisted lane keeping. Set maximum speed to ten per cent above the speed limit and proceed. If there is heavy traffic you may never use a foot peddle and only a gentle guidance on the steering wheel. If you have an Apple Watch, it will tickle your wrist should you approach the edge of your lane, then go ding ding just as you hit the little pavement bumps, we still think are designed to wake up drunks on late night stupid drives home from a party. Our first trip home in the new Avalon was after my wife had another oral surgery. She commented that the Avalon was a much smoother driver than I am. I felt at once irritated, slighted, unappreciated, and then smart for having bought the classy car. Such details are not available in most reviews and unknown to most dealerships and salespeople, whose "Around Town" driving experiences make little use of the latest technology, let alone suspension, acceleration, cornering ... The Avalon has a hair more tire noise than I like. It still gets dirty quickly, but its low stance makes it easy to wash, unlike our very nice Highlander Limited which begs us to use a ladder or just leave it dirty. Sure, the Avalon should have a powered trunk lid. Sure, the Avalon should have separate voice activation for its own infotainment and Siri. Even when I am very careful, sometimes Siri misses, and instead of getting CarPlay, I get Entune, which you really won't want very often. Entune uses a female voice, so I have Apple set to use a male voice, that way I know instantly who is talking to me. There is no convenient kill button when I accidentally, er, unintentionally activate, say a navigation, in Entune. This is messy and the only safe thing to do is to park and reset everything. But, of course, none of us parks, we think we are clever enough to turn off the durn machine without delaying our trip. Sirius is still the dumbest possible interface, and it still uses a weak antenna, so if you live in a mountainous or wooded area, you will enjoy predictable silence and miss the punch line now and then. Plan some ferry trips and use the wait and travel time to set up your systems. Or, be prepared to drain your battery. Getting the vehicle just right takes hours. I went back to our dealer who provides an expert trainer for customers who purchase new. I had a list of 12 problems in2016 Entunes on the Highlander and after an hour we agreed Entunes could not do ten of the simple tasks. So, if you have Carplay, the 2019 Avalon makes sense. Actually, if you don't have an iPhone, switch, even buy a cheap used iPhone and dedicate it to the Avalon. And then, be prepared, switching on a smart car is like herding sheep, it all works in due time, but don't expect to jump in the car, depart and have everything working right away. Be prepared for an amazing experience. It is way better than advertised. Toyota finally has a car that is worth waiting for every time you turn it on, every time the driver seat envelopes you into your custom seat, mirror, wheel position, every time you read that No iPhone is available, and then see that screen switch to Apple Car Play, tap it, press the voice input button on the steering wheel, talk to Siri, say Hey Siri, don't forget, every time.
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Love my Avalon Limited 2019
JB, 12/09/2018
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I’m very happy with this car. I also test drive BMW 3 series and Audi A3 & A4 because they are also highly rated by consumer reports. I preferred the Avalon. For the price especially it felt much more luxurious.
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A lot of car for the money
Driver in the Cold North, 11/08/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2008 Avalon Limited for the 2019 version. My major reason for doing so was that I liked the 2008 car so much and it treated me so well that I thought that I would get another one. It is my opinion however, that the 2019 version, while very nice, is not quite as plush for 2019 as the 2008 model was for 2008. feature 2008 2019 Automatic Windshield Wipers Y N I never used to have to touch the wipers dial. If it rained they automatically came on Rear Window Popup Sun Screen Y N Turn signal light on outside mirrors Y N Trunk Open Button on trunk (outside) Y N Tire Lugnut locks Y N (optional in 2019) Sunglasses Storage Box overhead Y N Mudguards Y N (optional in 2019) However Blind spot indicator on outside mirror N Y Rear View camera N Y Rear Sear Warmers N Y Heated Steering Wheel N Y The storage compartment in the center armrest in 2008 as larger and easier to access and had coin storage slots which I miss. I purchased the birdseye view camera safety system. This system is very nice but underutilized. The vehicle had all these nice camera angles. But as I get older I more appreciate the ability to see vehicles in my blind spot. While it has indicators, it would be nice if the camera came on to the left or right when one turned on the turn signal. I have seen other vehicles do this. I also believe that the car should come with a remote car starter as standard equipment. I believe that a vehicle called a "Limited" should have all features as standard. All of this said, I am really enjoying the car, it's smooth ride and the modern technology features that come with it. My 2008 car, while expensive to repair when repairs were needed, was very good at holding up. I owned the car for 12 years and never had to purchase a muffler for it. I expect the same great workmanship in my 2019 model
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Great Car But One Big Disappointment
Scott T Rock, 09/12/2018
updated 03/16/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
36 of 44 people found this review helpful
I love everything about the Avalon 2019 XLE and have been a loyal Toyota customer for decades BUT the ENTUNE System is nothing but an irritant nothing in it seems to work well or right. Loading was very slow, getting it to stop coming up and offer me an update more irritant. The Navigation System is tied to your smart phone and so far has not worked well. It does allow you to use Car Play if you have an Apple iPhone. You have to plug your phone in to use car play and the plug is not near the Qi compliant charger. It seems Entune is loaded with features that Toyota wants you to pay monthly for. Such a high tech car should have a real entertainment system which simply works. Lack of a navigation system is a frustration as well as being tied to iPhones and not able to use Android phones. Changing a tire is a challenge. Hard to fine where the jack sits, which is a problem when on the side of a highway with traffic.
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Curious
Kirk C., 12/28/2018
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
39 of 49 people found this review helpful
Car rides well and is very comfortable, however I am curious if anyone else has experienced a rather irritating noise which seems to come when driving at about 40mph and higher. I can only compare it to a rather loud road noise which does not go away till speed is reduced to below 40. Of course it might be obvious when traveling with the Radio on, but it certainly is there, and I have not been able to get an answer from Toyota about a cause or potential repair. I might compare the noise to that which I remember coming from snow tires. I know the car is quite new and there not too many out there, but I would love to hear from anyone experiencing the noise issue.
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George, 07/31/2019
updated 02/05/2021
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great road car --on a highway or by-way. It took awhile to get used to its length in tight parking lot/garage situations but now only its amazing features stand out. Comfortable but in control driving experience with enough instant performance (in the Touring version) to make it an outstanding choice at any price ... but the price sealed the deal. Bought the extended warranty because of quirky electronics in any vehicle these days but so far nothing but "open road" and happy days. --After 1 1/2 years, the vehicle still feels a bit too large in parking situations since the auto braking feature engages the brakes with a bit more than a foot left before contact with another parked vehicle. On the plus side based on longer experience, the front seats are easy to get into despite not being an SUV; I especially like the automatic return of the driver's seat to a far-back position whenever leaving the vehicle (and, therefore, there at that position upon entering -- very easy to enter and exit). As with most vehicles these days, the transmission shifts at points design to make the manufacturer's mpg numbers rather than for "spirited performance" --the self-shifting mode, however, provides enough occasional "fun" for me in that regard. Have had no problems with the electronics so far.
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No mouse to play with
tom, 09/09/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I couldn't get past the mouse in the ES350, so I bought a Avalon Limited and put the other $10,000 into the bank. My 2003 Camry XLEV6 was still going strong at 165,000 miles when I turned it in. The Avalon is of course more up to date and enjoyable than an old Camry. If Lexus ever gets rid of the mouse which everybody hates and replaces it with a nice big touchscreen like the Avalon, I'll turn the Avalon in and take an ES. In the meantime, I'll keep turning heads because there are very few new Avalons on the road.
4th Avalon
Steve Felton, 05/16/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
My new Avalon is the sportiest and most luxurious feeling and looking car I have ever had. I see people looking at my car trying to figure out what I am driving. I had a buddy that texted me as he saw me driving and asked, “Dude what are you sporting in?” I said an Avalon, he said it looks like a Lexus. My fourth Avalon and the Cognac interior is exciting alone! A real driving machine!
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Disappointed
Dini, 07/19/2019
updated 01/24/2022
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned Avalons for the last 20 years and have loved them. This 2019 is a big disappointment. Some of the nice features of the older ones are missing. There’s a big bump in the back seat floor when previously it was flat. That makes it effectively a 4 passenger car. The back seats no longer recline either. They fold down but I will never use that feature. There’s no more rain sensing wipers or rear window sun shade. I really miss the CD player. The navigation system is laughably awful so not usable. The electronics don’t work so well either. For example the blind spot monitor lights up when the other car is too forward or even up to the front fender so it’s not useful either. The big touch screen requires going through several screens to get it to do what you want (sometimes) and that means taking your eyes off the road way too much. I think it’s every bit as bad as texting! The processing isn’t as intuitive as it could be, making for a frustrating, lengthy learning curve. The only things I like about this car are the comfortable ride and the all weather floor mats. Not much of a list for a car!
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Out with the old, and in with the new
Jay, 07/09/2018
updated 02/10/2025
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
39 of 51 people found this review helpful
This is my wife’s new car.Going from a 1995 Thunderbird to a 2019 Avalon. What a difference 23 years makes. We also have a 2019 Grand Caravan which can’t hold a candle to the newer tech. We couldn’t see buying a 2018 when the 2019 was not going to cost very much more. Quality of the build, and the bigger passenger compartment is way more than the previous years. My husband is 6’3” and has plenty of headroom, and legroom in the front and back seats, even with the front seats all the way back. 4 years later, still a great car.
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More car, Less money!
Jerry Webb, 03/18/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have owned many many many cars! Convertibles, roadsters, ultra luxury, sedans, sport utilities,etc. I have never been more pleased than I have been with the 2019 Avalon Touring Sedan. Great ride and handling. Quiet and smooth. I only wish Toyota offered more color options for the interior, such as the Cognac leather.
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Best car I've ever owned.
niteowlincolo, 08/13/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Great car
Erick , 11/14/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I think it’s a great looking car. Fit and finish is as good as any car made. I love every feature about the car.. The one I bough is the limited. A lot of room and the seats fit like a glove. It has racing style seats up front that gives you a comfortable ride and you feel very safe. On the highway you can’t hear anything or feel anything. It can be a luxury car but put it in sport mode it turns into a sports sedan. I have a 2001 Avalon that still runs great with over 200 k miles. You buy this it’s really not a Toyota It’s built in the Lexus plant and it’s my understanding that it is the same car as the LS 460. They did not cut corners as it’s a Lexus all the way and about 15k less. The only thing I would say is the 2001 Avalon has a more softer ride. but does not have features and fit and finish as the 2019 and the difference in the ride you would not notice unless you drove a a earlier model that’s in great shape then you would notice the difference and it would be only a slight difference in the ride. I drove many makes and models none compared to this car. You could not go wrong if you bought this car.
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This is my second brand new Avalon and 3rd Toyota.
jalal garayev, 01/12/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
37 of 54 people found this review helpful
I have been loyal to Toyota but this 2019 Valon disappointed me a lot. I had lots of issues with this car. 1) cheap plastic noise coming from the dashboard and I take it to dealership each time they hold my car for 2 days to fix it but it never fixed still the same terrible cheap plastic noise coming from the dash and they said they fixed it. 2) sometimes when I close the trunk I have to hit very very hard to close it otherwise won't close. 3) Birdseye view camera system fails one side of a car completely looks black on the screen. 4) auto brake system fails when I back up slowly if somebody passing 30 foot away car will break the cheap or bad install systems. I already hate to go back to the dealership that I got the car. Please, someone, give me an idea what to do with this car because I pick the touring trim which is the higher and paid a lot of money (44k) this is funny because even if you go and buy cheap civic you won't have this issues. Please help
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Avalon Awesome
Ann C., 06/28/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love this car.... only slight noise issues on the highway and the front Driver’s seat is a tiny bit shorter (from front to back) than I’m comfortable with. I had to read the Owner’s Manual to understand how a lot of the systems work because my specific car is loaded with options. I’ve had lots of compliments on the “look” of the car. I’ve only had it a couple of weeks, so it’s still a learning curve.
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Love the Car, but WHERE'S MY CD PLAYER? Still true
JGF228, 02/01/2021
updated 08/05/2024
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Five years later every bit of this review is still true. This car is a showstopper and I love it (my 4th Avalon and they get better and better). The basic car is terrific, so no need to dwell on that. It's the little things, for better or worse, that make or break the experience. So. . . #1, The horrible Etune app which fails way more often than it works has completely disrupted my enjoyment. Streaming services are fine in some parts of the country -- in rural NH where wifi is not freely flowing through the airwaves, not so much. And MY music doesn't show up on many streaming services. #2, Why did the moisture-sensing windshield wipers go away? That was a wonderful feature. #3, Why did the shade in the back window go away? Very useful in the summer. #4, Why did the adjustable seat lengthener go away? The support under my thighs was a huge add to comfort -- gone. #5, BEST ADDED FEATURE -- automatic high beams -- outstanding! #6, all the added safety features are great. So yeah, I want those two last features on my new Avalon, but I REALLY want the ones that I lost from my previous Avalon.
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Great looking car
Dave, 06/05/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is great looking, drives great, comfortable, good acceleration with many cool features.
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Almost Better Than Starwars
Rogue One, 11/18/2019
updated 11/18/2022
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Elegant. Quick. Efficient. High on the "reliability" charts across the board. Smarter than your average Droid. It's a terrific automobile that is well designed and appointed. The sedan redefines "good road manners" while still maintaining a ride that won't rattle your fillings loose over uneven terrain. The car is well positioned for the average sedan buyer who doesn't want to take out a second mortgage to buy nice family car.
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Second time around
Senior Citizen, 05/17/2019
updated 05/17/2021
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car. Love the ride. Safety features good. Looks great. Lots of room
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quality let down
Ranous, 12/13/2019
updated 02/25/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My new 2019 Avalon was a replacement for an older one. Yes it looks much more appealing and sporty than previous models. However, quality wise, everything has gone down hill. It feels cheep and looks cheap. interior rattle appeared at less than 1k. interior cover of the moon roof is not exactly aligned at some edges and there spots where your can still see light coming through. One area of the carpet in the passenger side has peeled off (and this is not a family care and hardly has the passenger seat seen a passenger) As a previous Avalon owner, I am disappointed with the overall quality of this car. I have always owned Toyota's and have sworn by them, but this one is shaking my faith in Toyota. What a let down this has been.
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Excellent!
jimbo, 01/16/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Best car I have ever owned or leased! Numerous compliments on its exterior and interior design and styling. Decision to lease instead of buying may have been in error if it lives up to Toyota reliability reputation.
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Mechanically sound, painful to drive
SGTDave, 10/16/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
The seats are OK for about 15 minutes. However, my 1-hour commute feels terrible. The seat is too narrow, so half your legs are pinched by the bolsters, and it dips too severely, pressing against your coccyx and sciatic nerve. The 2-way lumbar is far too low to be useful, and the seat and backrest are just unforgivingly hard. I am a fairly average size man (5'11''/175 lbs), so I shouldn't be spilling over the edges like this. They feel like coach-level airline seats. I have also had to bring it in for a few quality control issues. Chrome bits have fallen off, and weather stripping has failed, creating loud whistling noises in the cabin. I love everything mechanically about the car: the engine, transmission, steering, and breaking are all great. However, at the end of the day, no car -- especially one that costs $37k -- should cause the driver pain. I thought I was going to be a Toyota driver for life, but this will probably be my last.
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Phone issues
Debbie Heard, 01/12/2019
updated 07/21/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
The connection across multi carries continues with LOUD pops nd cracks. It is frequent, annoying and unexceptionable.
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Love the car. Hate the infotainment
Kelly , 08/31/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
We are a Toyota family. I currently drive a 2014 Tundra that I traded up from a Tacoma. My wife drove a 2006 Avalon until I talked her into trading to a 2019 model. While she loves the car, she (and I) despise the media package. She assumed her navagation/audio package would be the same as mine in the Tundra, which is to say easy to operate. Not so! Our first indication was the fact that it is necessary to download apps onto your phone to operate the system properly . She downloaded the Entune App only to find that she downloaded the wrong version. Delete that app and download another version. She then found she had to download ANOTHER app to operate the maps feature! Whenever she is using AppleCar Play it is necessary to physically connect the phone to the car using a cable. Once connected and she wants to use maps, she has to physically disconnect the cable, get out of Apple then reopen maps. None of this is required in my Tundra, its all done through Bluetooth. What makes all this more frustrating is last week I was on a trip and rented a Subaru Outback. I pulled out of the lot and remembered I needed to connect my phone and to get maps. I pulled to the side of the road and literally in less than a minute, I had connected and maps and XM was displayed in front of me. It shouldn't be this difficult to use the technology. Keep the car, trash the infotainment center.
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The best of the best
Silverfocks, 01/29/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the 2019 Avalon Hybrid Limited and it is without a doubt the best car I have ever owned. This includes a Lexus and two other Avalon's in 60 years of driving and well into 1.5 million miles on the road. It is extremely quiet and smooth. Plenty of power and the handling is great. The mileage at 40-43 is a wonder for this large a car. The seating and ride are very good as is the electronics and safety features.
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My Avalon
Alex, 10/30/2021
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2015 Hybrid clean Avalon for this car and I must say it look looks a lot more sleek and sporty but as far as quality it feels cheaper on the inside. I can’t stand this 8 speed transmission. It’s too jerky. My 20 year old car shifts much smoother then this. Then it seems like I can feel every little groove on the highway. Don’t get me wrong I Love my new Avalon but Toyota seems to have less and less quality!
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Needs improving
Henry, 07/19/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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
LS, 07/16/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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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Not without its problems.
Stoney, 04/12/2023
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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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Almost a Lexus
Basil, 01/17/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Its a beautiful car with so many extras that I'm still learning how they work.
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Awesome Avalon
JWOC, 02/20/2021
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
Major Jim, 05/04/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
Master , 05/03/2020
2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
Ex-GM stylist, 05/22/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
17 of 56 people found this review helpful
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
Car lover, 11/07/2019
2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
You have to get past the front first. What is going on at Toyota?? Cars should look streamline . slick and smooth.
Fine Ride
Al, 01/09/2019
updated 01/21/2025
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 41 people found this review helpful
I like it very much my only down is the road noise and engine noise
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