2011 Toyota Avalon consumer reviews

The car has great pick up yet gets excellant milleage for the size of car. Even better, the vehicle uses uses regular gas. With the price of gas continuing to go higher, this is a big plus. The rear seats recline but have not found that a benefit since most riders so far are not interested in that feature. The only complaint is that the back seats do not lie flat so that one can put long things in the trunck that would need to extend to the rear seat.

When taking foot off gas pedal to slow down at slower speeds (city driving) the transmission down shifts. It feels like the car is dragging when you want it to glide. You have to put your foot on the gas pedal again.

I do most of my driving in city/urban environment. The constant up shifting and down shifting of the 6 speed automatic is extremely annoying. The car shifts 4 times up to 30 mph and down 3 or 4 times when slowing to a stop. Because of all the shifting going on sometimes you will press on the gas pedal when the car is in process of down shifting there will be delay and a thud when the car goes into gear. The 1st low gear is a real challenge to drive on snow/ice/wet roads, which lasts about 4/5 months in this area and most of the country in winter. The break pedal is like stepping on a wet sponge that goes almost to the floor until you pump the pedal. I though this went out in the 50's. The steering wheel is so small it feels like your driving a go-kart with a big body. They also have heater controls in the steering wheel Why?? its easier/safer to reach the manual controls. The compass is displayed in the rear view mirror with the option of turning it off, except they turn it back on when you start the car. What were they thinking!!. The heated seat controls will allow the passenger to leave the heat on after the car is shut off and restarted. The low tire warning does not tell you which tire is low. (How Stupid is that) After you set the radio sound controls they are reset to base settings if you use the hands free phone. The door handles feels like they are spring loaded and are very noisy when you open a door. You have to slam the trunk to close it. I have only own the Avalon for a month so i am sure there will be many more issues. Very Disappointed

I just purchased my Toyota Avalon Limited on November 29, 2010. Very nice car with a smooth ride. I am a car owner that keeps all of my cars for 10 yeears or more and I can see this car lasting me 12 years or more. I have owned an Acura(Honda), Nissan, and now I am giving Toyota a try. So far my Maxima has given me the most longevity but it is too early to tell or compare to longevity of my Avalon. The only feature that should been on my Avalon are sensors that let you know when you are getting close to another vehicle when backing up and changing lanes like the Lexus. Otherwise I am totally satisified a luxury car that takes 87 octane how good does it get.

Love the Avalon for its looks and interior room and features it offers. Would highly recommend the Avalon.

This is my second Avalon. After much research I went back to this mode. The style is nothing to jump up and down about but the performance is outstanding. If you want quality this is it.

Purchased this Toyota Avalon in August and this compares to the Cadillac Devilles (3) that I have owned. This automobile has better styling,interior and has a better ride. Would never own any other automobile than a Toyota.

I have owned four Toyota Avalons ('96, '00, '07 and now '11) and I believe the '07 was a better vehicle, in that the cost cutting by Toyota has hurt the value of model. For example, the car now comes with Continental tires, the radio has a SMALL white font that is difficult to read in bright sunlight. This indicates to me that the company has NOT considered the average age of a Avalon owner. The radio antenna cannot pull in FM stations 70 miles away (possibly by design to have owners purchase satellite radio). My '11 Avalon had a problem with the compass and I was given a Kia Rio as a loaner. That vehicle's antenna and radio had no problem receiving radio stations 75 miles distance. The home-link (garage door opener) produces a signal approximately 50% of the distance that was available on the '07 model. The headlights provide wider illumination and the lines on the backup camera are very practical and helpful. The wood grain has been removed from the fold down rear seat arm rest.

After 90,000 miles on my 1995 Avalon Limited and researching several domestic and foreign cars I once again came back to Avalon made in Georgetown, Ky. I have had this car over three months now and can get from 29-32 mpg. on the open road and around 26-27 driving city and country. Lots of bells and whistles inside. Love the XM/Sirrus radio,gps and bluetooth communications. Dealers should consider a training class for new owners on GPS.

If you want a highly reliable auto that looks great and drives like a dream with excellent gas mileage, than purchase a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The power front seats are very comfortable,fully adjustable and are heated and air-conditioned as the situation requires. The leg and head room for the rear seat passengers is incredibly spacious even with the front seats fully back. The voice activated or touch screen controlled navigation and Bluetooth phone systems are remarkably easy to learn to use. This car makes a lengthy trip a pleasure because of it's creature comforts and quiet, smooth ride.