Used 2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Owned a 2008 Avalon and Had to Have Another
Mark W, Jupiter, FL, 02/16/2019
updated 02/17/2022
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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Still A Great Car for A Great Price
Pedagogue, Boca Raton, FL, 08/29/2018
updated 03/08/2021
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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2019 Avalon XLE Almost perfect except...
Bruce, Van Nuys, CA, 09/27/2019
updated 09/30/2022
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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Great Car But One Big Disappointment
Scott T Rock, Tucson, AZ, 09/12/2018
updated 03/16/2020
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., Bristow, VA, 12/28/2018
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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