Driving it now for almost 4 years.... bought it over 88k miles... best reliable sedan I’ve had... best purchased vehicle ever...

@j.vosier6786

3 жыл бұрын

2013?

@sitixp6262

2 жыл бұрын

@@j.vosier6786 yup… XLE.. 3.2L 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nice review. Even looking at it in November 2020.

I got my first brand new Avalon 3 days ago and man I love it ! And thanks for the review :D

@manmeetdce

10 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Are you noticing any headliner dropping issues that some people have complained about on NHTSA?

@RainerUnlimited

10 жыл бұрын

I did not. Yet ! I didn't even know there's a problem on the headliner

@altimahww

9 жыл бұрын

Manny Singh headliner dropping and many other faults has been fixed in the 2014 and up models

@kingsleyojinnaka6610

7 жыл бұрын

Rainer Karunaratne I want to get a used 2013 hybrid. what have been your experience so far?

@baraasalem7462

6 жыл бұрын

Kingsley Ojinnaka it's a very nice car , fast and full of technology , you have to find one that has less than 70k miles , so you dont have to replace the hybrid battery which costs a lot ( apporx. 3500$ as a new one ) Good luck

Thanks Alex, 8 years late. Your review of this car along with Motorweek is what clued me into buying this model year 3 years ago.

I have a 2013 Toyota Avalon that I purchased in March of 2014. At the time of purchase, the car had fifteen thousand miles on it. As of today, March 23rd, I have only sixty-five thousand miles registered on my car. I have taken it to the same service center since my purchase date. Along with my regular service, the only thing that I have had replaced are a battery and tires. This is the second Avalon that I have purchased and I have gotten nothing but reliable performance from both of them. I love the way that it's made and I love the color. The color is "Crimson". I love the color because it always reminds me of the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team. My Pastor even said that if I decide to sell my Avalon that he would gladly take it off my hands. I thought that my Volvo was a great car, but it doesn't touch my Avalon in any way, shape or form.

Your reviews are absolutely fantastic!!

What a fantastic review and journalist! Seriously great work!

awesome! thank you! we are leaving now to test drive the ES and an Avalon. Your review was perfect!

Always great videos! Thank you

Man I love that Avalon, and Toyota! I would take one of these over the Lexus also, I like the entire car better inside and out!

Impressively detailed review !!

Love my ‘13 Avalon, 78K miles and the only problem is the blind spot monitoring system goes down sometimes.

@nostradamus7648

Жыл бұрын

I usually have to buy my wife a fancy dinner for that to happen. 😂

Somehow, the Avalon strikes me as having better build quality in terms of interior fit-and-finish...and it's not just because of the stitching.

@kiketve2

4 жыл бұрын

the stereo in my car is a piece of shit, hate it, I am looking to replace the SOB as soon as possible why don't they put a nice one to start with? it's not a cheap car, but then again always a cheap ass engineer decided to go on the cheap side.

@pukus123

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiketve2 JBL audio is pretty dope, did you buy the XLE touring trim?

@6806goats1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiketve2 Same here for my 2013 bought new. As Shazz mentions below, I went with the Touring and not the Limited. Still not sure if the Limited JBL would have been up to speed with what I want today.

@6806goats1

3 жыл бұрын

@@pukus123 Good call, wonder if the JBL would be up to my likes today. Better than the Touring model I went with. Otherwise love the car.

@divineoracle4809

2 жыл бұрын

@@kiketve2 I noticed that in the Lexus ES of this generation (2013-2018), the base model radio sounds horrible. It had nothing against my 2008s Mark Levinson. The bass doesn't sound right, it sounds rumbly or out of tune, I really don't know how to explain it. The sad thing is, it's hard to find the Avalon or ES with the upgraded stereos, most have the stock system.

This car is a dream, no freakin' doubt. Domestics don't even come close.

Wow,finally a worthy review to rate. I like how you did all the camparisons with the ES and 300C. Totally agree with you btw.

Great review and honest suggestions. Thank you.

I got a USA used 2013 Avalon last years with 24k miles, I just love everything about the car. No issue so far, low fuel consumption, runs smooth.

Amazing review, helped me even 11 years down the road.

Very informative review!

Alex, you have the BEST car reviews on KZread. I was looking at the ES and seemed like the Avalon dash and interior is nicer.............unless you gotta have wood on your steering wheel

The Avalon used to be very, very soft and it is now something on the soft side of "average." I think that is the reason some found it too stiff. If you liked the way the old one wafted along, this one may be too stiff for you. I preferred it however.

great comprehensive review.

so many cars to choose from.jesus. Im losing my mind

@okohemmanuel1512

4 жыл бұрын

Why is this me🤨😂😂

Excellent review

Lovely review ... Enjoyed it ... Thanxs ...

A great review... Thank you!

Hi Alex, trusting your reviews, please can you kindly advise between the avalon 2013 and the Honda city 2016? please help

Great review.

You are not cheap, you are Smart!

It was sort of a steel/green color. No, the rear seats do not fold to increase the cargo room, there is a small ski pass-through however. The reclining rear seats were also deleted.

Beautiful new design

Might just get me one of these. It's a beautiful car! April 2022!

nice review

Test drove both and I preferred the Avalon also over the ES. I really like the car.

Very informative review - especially since I am pondering this car - or the Lexus ES 350 - or the Chrysler 300 as my next car.

I am getting one soon. Good detailed review.o

@penvon

4 жыл бұрын

Mario Vaughn did you get it?

This is my favorite review of yours! Hahaha "... And that's mostly because I'm cheap." haha perfect, most of us watching car reviews are cheap too :)

Not sure if you remember or not but what color was that? Looked like a greenish/grayish color. Also, do you know if the rear seats fold down or if there is a pass through? Thanks!

Question. . I heard a lt of reviews that the Avalon has a choppy ride. Can you cmt on that and the JBL system pls. Thanks

Another thing is that C&D gives the steering nod to the Avalon saying that even though it's front wheel drive, it still feels better (which I find very hard to believe). I have a '99 Corvette though, and I do prefer the steering effort on the interstate in comparison to the '13 300. I find the 300 takes a little too much pressure on the wheel for ultimate cruising comfort. Could you elaborate on the steering of both the Avalon and the 300? Thanks.

Hey Alex, why is it that the Avalon is FWD yet the Lexus ES on the same platform is RWD based? Aren't the Chassis and engine mountings and drive train places on the chassis different?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

9 жыл бұрын

***** Both are actually FWD, the IS / GS / LS are the RWD Lexus sedans

The Avalon as I recall beats the 300 barely in legroom. The 300 is bigger on the outside because of the long hood which Is designed to accept a 6.4L V8 while the Avalon has a short hood because of the transverse 3.5L V6.

The 8-Speed ZF makes all the difference in the world. It takes the 300 from dead last in my book to a solid competitor.

Alex - if you had to pick between the new Accord Touring or Avalon Limited, which do you prefer?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

10 жыл бұрын

I'd take the Accord Touring unless you were looking for a softer ride.

Hi I just found one for sale and am considering it. It has 46 miles, is a 2013, and looks well taken care of. My question is should I go for it? Does it break easy, is it expensive to repair, would it be good for daily travel in california, would it be good for traveling probably sometimes in snow areas (not active snow)? Anyone have one? I want to know everything about it not just looks.

I own a 3rd gen Avalon and can say its the best car Ive owned, something most Avalon owners say.

Awsome review. Alex. which one you prefer in between toyota avalon limited and chrysler 300C, V6? and why....

@AAutoBuyersGuide

10 жыл бұрын

I prefer the RWD dynamics of the Chrysler 300 and I really like the way the ZF 8-speed shifts. If you're looking in this category you should also check out the Kia Cadenza, it's a great value alternative.

I drove an 2015 Avalon hybrid. It was REALLY comfortable ride and very very silent car. Im not sure if Avalon car is silent too.

I enjoyed the review, but I have some questions.... I've been reading your and Car and Driver reviews on the Avalon and the 300. I can't understand some things about either of them. For one you say that the Avalon is bigger than the 300? In what way? Interior and trunk volume stats go to the 300 according to figures from C&D. That's not to mention the length wheelbase, weight and even more are in favor of the 300 in terms of size.

I hope in the coming model years, they make the car as smooth and quiet as the older models. I've owned 5 Avalons, and traded my 2013 in for a 2012 after only 3700 miles, and for the ride quality, and noise level.

Just got mines with 44k on it. Simply perfect

Him in thte trunk earned a like!!

@alexanderg117

3 жыл бұрын

The word, “the” is really, really basic. My first grader can spell it. Please put in just a LITTLE effort, eh? Thank you.

Alex, when are you doing the 2015 sonata?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

9 жыл бұрын

Soon I hope but I don't have specific dates yet.

Really good combined MPG for a full-size sedan. I wish Toyota would make this a RWD like the Chrysler 300, with the same combined MPG.

@kyrees.williams4023

10 жыл бұрын

There's really no reason to. Most of the Avalon's target demographic couldn't care less about RWD.

@emeraldages

7 жыл бұрын

That's more expensive and where Lexus comes in. RWD is more expensive to manfuactorer

I love Toyota Avalon

it Doesn't have Fog Lights? how cheap as that?

@rocjones6543

3 жыл бұрын

The Limited model does.👍

This will be my first car

What kind of Avalon is this? Touring, Limited, or the XLE?

@texan903

3 жыл бұрын

Limited

verry nice car

I love toyota avalon xle 2013

I did like the Avalon's steering feel, however, if you're a RWD purist then the FWD manners will offend. The Avalon does have some torque steer when you're at full-throttle and under moderate power on mountain roads it will feel less connected than the 300.

Good review! For the first time in history I'd actually drive an Avalon. Well done Toyota..

I really like these shorter reviews.

I just bought my 2013 Toyota Avalon today. I am in love with my car. Awesome car. No flaws. Well done Toyota! Anyone in the market for an Avalon and considering one or the Lexus ES model.. dont waste your money on that get the Avalon instead. You'll understand why after :)!

I've read that the dashboard in the Lexus is slush molded.

I like the new design though these were not made off the boat from Japan.There still high quality.Made in Kentucky ect... .

Avalon I rented was hard riding and had alot of road noise. And the front seat was so thinly padded I started to feel fatigue after driving just 20 miles.

One last thing is powertrain. In the July issue of C&D, the Avalon wins in a comparison of 6 vehicles, two of them being Chrysler/Dodge products. The Avalon get the highest rating of all six on it's powertrain, and the 300/Charger get almost the absolute lowest rating! From all accounts that I've heard and read the 8 speed auto trans is an engineering marvel, and the 3.6 liter pentastar makes more horsepower and gets great fuel economoy. What do you have to say about it? THanks.

Can you please make a child seat review on Toyota Avalon (2013,2014,2015) i am having a baby and trying to purchase used Avalon 2013-2015. Can two people fit comfortably in Avalon with one child seat? Please post the review.

@MrGeek847

9 жыл бұрын

It's obvious your never been in a Avalon. These are the most roomiset (made up word) cars ever. I own a 2006. I have a 4 year old so u can fit adults and 1 baby seat in the back. I'm 6'0 and I have my seat pushed back and u still have leg room in the back. My next model will be the 11 or 12 limiited. I don't care for this new generation.

@MrGeek847

9 жыл бұрын

Limited

@MrGeek847

9 жыл бұрын

2 adults in the back with 1 baby seat. Man I can't type. Lol

احبك سيارتي

🎉🎉🎉

Trying to look tough with Toby Keith BUT we all know you like AirSupply and Ah Ha LOL! jk

what i don't like is that it looks like it only holds only one cd disc at a time.

@4dscdriver

3 жыл бұрын

At least it can still play a cd. Not many cars with cd players anymore.

I didn't want to off you. but Toby Keith? you have 3000 songs as good as that?

@alexdykes

10 жыл бұрын

You know what they say: there is no accounting for taste :-) That's what happens to you when you go to college in Texas.

I just cant get over the grille on this. And i love Avalons

Alex, what trim level makes most sense for you??

@AAutoBuyersGuide

9 жыл бұрын

emir saracevic I am quite partial to the fully-loaded model.

@emirsaracevic

9 жыл бұрын

So xle touring is best bang for the buck

@emirsaracevic

9 жыл бұрын

??

@AAutoBuyersGuide

9 жыл бұрын

emir saracevic Well, that's different. The best bang for the buck is probably the XLE model but I'd buy the Touring if it was me.

@emirsaracevic

9 жыл бұрын

Thx for tip....

Also the infotainment should have some upgrades to help functionality.

You have the nuts to compare a Toyota with a Chrysler ?!

Saw the car and had to have it immediately. Too pretty to pass up.

This was the Limited.

@JohnDoe-gc1kt

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stating the small differences between the es350.

RIP Toby Keith

ES300h or Avalon Hybrid?

@penvon

8 жыл бұрын

Buy both...Spend that money!!!

It needs to be more grounded to the ground like the Camry.

Thanks!

Bmw and Toyota could make a wonderful sport car with his chassis.

Then when it breaks down right outside its warranty, you will wish you bought the Avalon.

that dashboard looks a terrible mess and the outside is so zzzzzzzzzzzz :o( Great review as usual though :o)

The Chrysler 300 is going to be way different from the ES 350 and the Avalon

Thanks Alex. I'd still go for the 300.

"Large trunks are a little bit hard to find in America"? I think America has one of the biggest trunks in the world! xD And not to mention, the big pickups that you can buy. And of course the big SUV's. And also, the classic cars like Cadillac.. that is a huge trunk. Over all, this Toyota Avalon is a very nice car! :) I found this on the internet: www.thestreet.com/story/11603343/11/10-most-american-made-cars-of-2012.html I wonder if that's true

not getting this because of toby keith

tard s class crushes ls in every way

Look at that young face. 😂

Too many different lines, styles and colours on the dash. It's far too busy.

the thing i dont get with toyota is that if they make this car 'all that they are made of', then what is a Lexus? thats why avalon is just a car, and lexus is not a luxury car because its made by a company that makes the most typical plain car in the world. and if toyota does is add more lines and darker color to a corolla then they can just put a 'L' on it and say its a luxury car. a 'real' luxury car company is one that ONLY makes luxury cars like Benz, BMW, Caddy, Audi, and not 2nd rate cars

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Comparing the Toyota Avalon to a Chrysler 300 is like comparing a CORVETTE to a CHEVETTE.....Avalon will be on the road for a far longer time than the Chrysler will be in the shop then junkyard !!!

if toyota integrate siri, then we can say bye bye to the screens...

300 s has 290 hp not 280

Lmfao the comment below