I know this has a very polarizing design. It's either a "love it or hate it". I test drove a Limited the other day and absolutely fell in love with this car! Different people have different tastes. This one appeals to me. And I usually prefer trucks or SUV's. I was so impressed with this car, I'm probably going to buy one. Exactly the same color and options as this one. It's a whole lot of car for the money!!

Never clicked a KZread notification so fast. I think you're one of the first to bring us a real review, thank you!

I drove a lightly used 2015 Avalon Hybrid this weekend...just driving city streets for 20-25 minutes I managed an indicated 41 MPG. That said, switching from my " bare bones " 09 Crown Victoria to the Avalon was quite daunting. There are buttons/controls for an absolute plethora of functions with the cruise control being one of the more involved in my experience of driving for nearly 50 years. The 2015 isn't even as " improved " as the model tested here, so I would imagine it is an even more complex machine to drive. I will say, if you have never driven a hybrid before, you will be surprised by the seamless transitions between EV mode and " regular " mode. (I was in and out of EV mode nearly a dozen or more times in 25 minutes and only detected a small " bump " while turning and accelerating up a hill enthusiastically at a large intersection when the light went green.)

Serious MPG for its size, luxury and features. LOVE that interior.

This will be my first hybrid car to buy Alex.

Toyota needs to do a full body grille

Absolutely gorgeous car inside and out.Good job Toyota

Hey Alex, I love the way you compare cars and have been watching for a long time, and just had a thought: your ratings within a category are so consistent and helpful, and you do a good job of telling people in your narrative where the segment you're discussing is in the big picture. Would it be worthwhile to close the loop and give each segment you're comparing to a ride/handling/fuel economy/etc. score? Because in a way, when you say the Avalon is low or high in its segment, it may be cool to know that the Avalon's segment overall is about a C on handling and an A on ride, or something like that. Keep up the great work!

I don't know how people can hate that grill!!! I have always been a "Honda guy" but this car took for surprise! I LOVE THAT FRONT GRILL!!!! Specially on the XSE avalon.... (Though i hate the ones on the camry)...

Toyota, just make the entire car out grill. Doors: grill. Windows: grill. Wheels: grill. Love the limited hybrid in terms of reliabilty, amenities and price. But boy does the styling give me pause

@bigden2755

6 жыл бұрын

LMFAO...... just spilled my coffee....

@Mgoblagulkablong

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, i refuse to buy a car that still has a windshield, i will only buy if there is 0 % glass and 100 % grill, this is only 99 % grill, disappointing.

@evanmagic

6 жыл бұрын

Hahhahahah

@jxmar_

6 жыл бұрын

J Du it’s not too ugly.. if you look at it closely.

@rxonmymind8362

6 жыл бұрын

Need the hood grill too. "Sport vents".

People hating the front grill I actually like it in this car.

Great explanation regarding the transmission. Thanks, I like what I heard.

NO Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ? = DEAL BREAKER. Waiting for the 2019 Hybrid RAV 4

I bought the Limited Hybrid in Parisian Night Pearl. I love it. But I don't care for the "swallow the earth" grill.

@davideichelt6834

5 жыл бұрын

I am going to get a black one this weekend, what was your final price if you don't mind. before taxes

@romansroad2007

4 жыл бұрын

How much is the price for yours out the door. ???

I love the front end on this model. Wish the step in height was higher.

Finally, an avalon that is attractive!

I don't have a problem with the grill, but what about accidents when you hit a car with 10 miles speed difference. That is going to cost a lot

@Rhyme905

5 жыл бұрын

those old days are gone, even if you get cheap $30k car, the new LED headlamps cost $500-1000+

I just bought the 2020 version and I love it. I agreed with everything you said with one minor exception. I traded in a 2015 Camry Hybrid and I found the road/wind noise to be quieter on the Camry. I’m not sure if it’s from the tangential vents in the front bumper of the Avalon or from the side mirror design, but I did notice that my Camry was quieter once I got back into it from the test drive. In the Avalon, I find myself checking the window switches to make sure the windows are all the way up. Other than that, I really do like the car quite a bit.

I found that the grill doesn’t look as imposing in person as it does here. I suspect that has to do with the low angle of the camera. I like the line grill more because I tend to like the classy look. On the sport trims the vertical lines of the grill are too pronounced and keep it from looking really sharp. I really like the waterfall design. Get rid of the lines and the grill would look awesome.

Del Mar! I grew up there in the ‘70s.

So the car you are using is the Limited which is the top of the line?Most expensive?

The top end model at 41K I don't think will do all that well. They'll be heavily discounted down from that price. That's Lexus ES money at that point.

@kolyan1980

6 жыл бұрын

TheHvk you mean toyota camry ES ? 😂😂😂

@cargueone1971

6 жыл бұрын

TheHvk / new ES will be 54k in top trim

@patty109109

6 жыл бұрын

[old] Lexus ES. Not a 2019 Lexus ES. The avalon has always and will remain cheaper than the ES, if not by a lot. But then, it's not a lot different than an ES anyway.

@kolyan1980

6 жыл бұрын

patty109109 how? Same badge different name

@kolyan1980

6 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Burkhardt best in class better than ES 4 SURE

I think Alex may be a bit confused about the new Avalon line-up. According to other reviews there are basically two series now, one is on the luxury cushier side and the other more sporty. So, you have the XLE and Limited as the cushier Avalons and the XSE and Touring as the firmer more 'sporty' Avalons. In other words, the XLE and Limited are now softer and less firm than the last-gen Avalon, which is different than how Alex describes them.

That grill looks like it’s about to eat an 8-year-old

@LexVVTiS300

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Silbert well then you better get out the way

With respect to the infotainment display panel, I am not thrilled. It looks disconnected from the rest of the driver's displays. I want a fully integrated dash mounted, driver centric display and control system. I like many of the other improvements, but the swept display design, creates crowded knee/leg space. Alex, if you could address this concern in future reviews, it would be greatly appreciated.

Enough about the grill (it’s a bit in your face) BUT the rest of the car looks nice,great savings at the pump as well.

My dream hybrid car other than the Prius. Toyota is the future!!! Toyota is life!!!!

A spare tire!? Thank you Toyota. You have no idea how much I respect this because of the talk of removing them. In Canada, traveling isn't so simple without a spare.

Alex, are you talking about ride firmness compared to the just replaced previous gen or to earlier versions that were much softer? The previous gen was actually pretty firm already. If this is firmer than that one than this must be _really_ firm. That will upset quite a few Avalon owners looking to replace theirs since many of them already complain about ride firmness.

@Mamo878

6 жыл бұрын

Just a follow up. Here's what Consumer Reports had to say about the new Avalon's ride. It differs quite a bit from Alex's comments: The ride is the distinguishing characteristic. With the Limited, it doesn’t take long for the smoothness to impress, especially in contrast with the previous generation. (Despite a midcycle update, the outgoing Avalon never recaptured the pampering ride that the model was known for.) The Touring is fitted with an adaptive suspension, which can alter the ride stiffness according to road conditions and driver demands, but the overall impression is a firmer ride, partly due to the large, 19-inch wheels on our sample car, than that of the Limited.

Toyota really needs to 86 that grille. It looks like a household appliance.

One week in San Francisco (or a.y city with parki g problems) and that grill is toast.

i really hate that massive front grill, not a fan of tablets on the dash like that, the rest of the avalon is not bad. only senior citizens and those limo cab companies use these cars and Toyota might have lost that market with the firm sporty ride.

The mid-$40,000's for a Toyota sedan, let alone almost any Toyota, is hard to swallow.

Much prefer look of 2018 Avalon to the 2019 - especially the front grill.

@twai8036

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, they just had to revise the head lights for LED, sportier wheels, and revised infontaintment

I’m shopping this vs accord hybrid vs Prius prime. I want comfort and luxury but I absolutely hate buying and burning gas.

@colelockridge5816

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Brashier I've ridden in all of those 3. The accord hybrid is a fantastic car, all around. The Avalon is good but it's suspension isn't the greatest and fuel economy isn't as good as accord. The Prius interior and overall space is not on the same level and acceleration, handling isn't on par. I'd go for accord, it's the fastest and best handling, and burns almost no gas like the Prius. And they hold their value, I want one myself but it's out of my budget.

Alex, This Hybrid with smaller wheels sounds like a very sensible way to go . Does this have Nickel or Lithium batteries? I know the Camry Hybrid has both types.

The interior is so nice, but I just can't accept the exterior styling. I'd have to go for a Kia K900 or even a Cadenza. Both are gorgeous.

I think it has to be seen in person to understand what Toyota is going for. Its a great look car but for some reason videos don't show it off well.

It's so frustratingly close to perfect, but then horrendous front end (that will look far worse in lighter exterior colors) and no Android Auto. Who am I kidding, I'd still buy this car.

Looks so good in person

I think it looks great

That grill is horrendous

@TheGerm24

6 жыл бұрын

To each their own, I actually like it.

@chapterrv

6 жыл бұрын

Absolute garbage

@harambo9805

6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Mangulabnan ... You're right. It needs to be bigger.

@bigden2755

6 жыл бұрын

... Grill ?? What grill ??

@squidproquo2241

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. they should have asked you before making that.

That grill is like your logo and opening animation...

The front grill is growing on me. I like it better than the original Lexus spindle.

Definitely getting this car as my next car

excuse me but the front appears to be not finish from the assembly line, it looks like a huge part fell off it

Arrrgghh! I knew it was too good to be true - putting the battery under the seat loses rear head room! :( I'm a limo driver in Australia, looking forward to the new ES, and we are *only* getting the hybrid. Up until now, I assumed that the new battery placement had no negatives at all. Somehow I think my best option is to hold on to my current car (a Holden Caprice) for as long as possible. Long wheelbase S-class space on a budget. Fantastic 6.2L V8 engine. Praying we get the Caddy CT6 here one day, but even it doesn't appear to have as large a boot/trunk as the Caprice.

@thisismagacountry1318

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Sullivan Get a Holden GTSR W1. Your passengers will thank you for it. Just a mere 636 HP.

Can you barbecue on that grill?

@rightlanehog3151

6 жыл бұрын

I'll bring the pork chops.

@mikemorales1725

6 жыл бұрын

And the insects will just add more protein and some flavor.

@rightlanehog3151

6 жыл бұрын

MM, That's where we disagree. Always clean the grill before cooking and never use a wire brush as they can be very dangerous.

@mikemorales1725

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've had the displeasure of finding a piece of said brush one time at a barb-b party. Back in the day, you could barbecue inside the engine bay, but now with all that plastic around the engine, forget it!

@mikemorales1725

6 жыл бұрын

I have found a piece of said brush in food I had been served at a barbecue lunch.

I don’t really like how the vents are integrated into the center stack.

Your Net Price After Rebate for a 2018 Avalon FWD Limited (3554) is $32,597* *Plus any of these accessories or packages. Price does not reflect tax, license and fees.

Gillette : the best a man can get Toyota: Hold My beer

Look a sequential turn signal.😆

That is a huge grill

@bigden2755

6 жыл бұрын

Grill ?? What grill ??

@user-mz7jc8sh2n

6 жыл бұрын

bigden 2755 front grill

@bigden2755

6 жыл бұрын

I still don't see a grill...... LMFAO....

I want to grill that's at least 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Just take one off of the semi trucks to put it on the front

Nice car. Love the look over the Camry but the interior storage is poor for such a large car. The Hybrid is the way to go

Is there a cd player, didnt see one but I did see a seek and track button?

Why does Toyota continue with the whole Cylon front end treatments? I keep expecting to hear, "By your command", every time Alex gets into any of these new ones.

Is there a way to purchase some sort of aftermarket front grill cover? It will be destroyed in New York street parking in a month...

Cabin noise 69 or 70 db. Hmmm. Does it come with dual pane front driver and passenger windows?

i see what you did there with your song choice at 8:26 😂

Hello Alex, I do find others saying 7.8s as 0-60 for this car, not the 7.0s as you estimated. Could you verify it? It is logical for the two cars having different acceleration under same powertrain, since they can be programmed in a different way.

My opinion on that polarizing look of the new car? May I offer you a parking lot post at 2 mph? If not for $5,000 worth of collision avoidance software, that parking lot post would be worth some serious cash. I'm on the fence as to whether the front grill would look better before or after kissing the post.

Don't you think the previous centre console is more organizing and the new one look clutter.

Looking good and great car like Avalon of the last 2/3 generations

I do think the grill is getting a bit obnoxious, but the Avalon as a whole, as well as the RAV4 and the Corolla Hatchback are all fat better this time around than they have been in quite some time!

@iBike2Live

Жыл бұрын

“Fat better” is extremely appropriate for most American buyers. Well said!

I love that car and I want it....but the front grill prevents me from doing so.

@thisismagacountry1318

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Fogarty Get it in Black, you won't notice it.

@JBM425

3 жыл бұрын

I was not thrilled about the front end of the 2014 Avalon Hybrid, but I got one because I figured if I’m driving it, I can’t look at it. This newer Avalon is just ugly up front, and I would have to swallow really hard to buy it.

My 2014 Avalon Hybrid in Limited trim has the extending thigh cushion. Did they eliminate that in the 2019 edition, or is that only available on certain trim levels or packages?

Why hybrid got less horsepower always than regular gasoline powered vehicle.

Alex, what do you prefer and why? The Camry and the Avalon? Im considering the hybrid of either model

Awesome review. Thank u very much

this car looks really good.

What's the road noise

I thought the Avalon is full size not midrange?

10/10 rear seat comfort and his head is touching in every seat in the hybrid......

@gregsullivan7408

6 жыл бұрын

Blake Swan yep. Modern sedan design is going BACKWARDS. SUVs be damned, along with all the fools that buy them. :D

This is the one I was looking for... Thank you Mr Alejandro :)

my new luxury cleaner with good suction.

love it, Alex

7 seconds 0-60? Everyone else says 8

Darth Vader grille.

My only problem with the new Avalon is the omission of Android auto, the grille doesn't bother me. A really ugly grille is on the 2019 Dodge Ram pickup...that grille is a deal-breaker.

The car is very quiet except when accelerating. The drone of the engine annoyed me. If I buy I would add more sound deadening material. When not accelerating the car is significantly quieter than the Accord H. The car handles very well but feels much bigger than the Accord. The interior is much nicer and more comfortable than the Accord. I detest the interior and exterior of the Camry. I think the better driving dynamics of the Accord will sway my decision. It is more nimble and more fun when cornering. Interestingly I found the leather seats of the Accord uncomfortable. So I’m comparing the Accord EX to the Limited. When Toyota said the cyclist and night time pedestrian detection will come later does that mean that the 2019 model can be upgraded? I currently use Android. It really bothers me that I will need to spend close to $1,000 for a iPhone to get the connectivity I want. In the Avalon the roof line is much lower than the Accord. I’m 6’2” and my view is restricted. Lowering the seat height alleviated the issue but I don’t like the lower seating position.

The seats with the faux leather and other material...it's a no-go for me. :-(. But otherwise, very slick looking.

ohh, so I know that you used PR to cut videos.

When will you get a Honda accord hybrid Alex?

@Imran-Shah

6 жыл бұрын

I test drove the Honda accord hybrid earlier this week. I was not able to get close to EPA figures and I did drive conservatively. The salesman with me couldn't figure out either why my mpg was stalling at a mere 35 mpg, but he didn't blame it on me. Also at 30 mph there was some resonance entering the cabin from the CVT. For me the new Accord hybrid ain't gonna be it. My suggestion: Test drive the car and see for yourself.

I need a grilled hood so I can BBQ while driving

Looks like a filter feeder. In addition to gasoline, it ingests swarms of plankton for additional fuel economy.

They managed to make a front worse then the standard Camry. It is a remarkable achievement

The grill looks wayyyyy better than the Lexus.

That grille is a deal breaker, regardless of the version.

Besides for that hideous grille, it looks great.

Idk if this design will age well lol

@rightlanehog3151

6 жыл бұрын

As long as the car's mechanical components age well...........

Grill speed ahead.

I don't like that grille (either model) or the infotainment screen or placement or the non-hybrid performance. Team Buick LaCrosse (even though 2019 is the last year for America).

LIKE IT MORE THEN THE CAMRY

Looks just like the Camry to me but not the price

why the monochrome interior without any leavening wood tone accents? ugh.

8:32 Song name "Avalon -- Reborn" Nice lol

5:19 airvents moved =)

Fuel economy for the XLE should be 33 highway? Sadly Canada never got an Avalon Hybrid. No, it's the other way around, - by creating stupid sloping roof line and a useless mail slot trunk opening, buyers were forced to move to utility vehicles. But that means more profit for the manufacturers. Call it a conspiracy theory, if you will.

Jeez that grill is so small I don't know how they think the engine can cool.