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2018 Toyota Avalon consumer reviews

$33,500 starting MSRP
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(63 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.9
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Excellent ride and handling characteristics.

This is the car I expected when I ordered it made to my desires. Only issue was I first ordered a Hybrid but couldn't receive one for several months due to my color combination in a Hybrid. Lead time was exceptionally long.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointed

Seventh Toyota and second Avalon. Very disappointed and let down. First time a new Toyota was less than one previously owned. 2018 not as well made, comfortable or as stylish as previously owned 2011 Avalon. Wish I had my old car back and the $40,000 I spent. Extreme buyer's remorse. No fog lights. Uncomfortable seats. Outside gas cap entry. Small spare tire. After first 500 miles had to return to dealer because of awful squeak coming from back window deck. Significant reduction in quality. Probably have purchased my last Toyota. Sad

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice vehicle, but has some interior problems

Navigation screen set too low. You have to take eyes off the road. Information about upcoming exits exits should be on left of display. CD player holds only one disc, not 5 as in 2008 Avalon. Overhead eyeglass holder is too small. Driver's seat could use more padding. Car rides well. I like safety features- backup camera, blind spot alert, collision alert. Cell phone charging pad does not work well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect!

This car is my third Avalon, and it is wonderful. I drive lots, and have never had to do other than prescribed maintenance. Extremely reliable, comfortable and efficient, I traded for the latest model to take advantage of the safety features. Those features are just what I need, and work really well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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This is our second Avalon

The new Avalon has great safety and comfort technology as standard equipment. The head room at the door is a little low but very comfortable inside. Handles very well and is a joy to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable and safe car I've ever owned

I love this car so far...it's everything I've ever wanted in a car! The gas mileage alone (50+mpg) is worth every penny I paid for it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Renewed my interest in driving

The Avalon is just a pleasure to own and drive. I have had it only a short time but it has already signicantly increased my willingness to drive and reintroduced pleasure in doing so. I love the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Avalon safest car

My Camry recently was totaled with all airbags deployed minimal injures. Upgraded to Avalon with better safety features. I feel much safer driving now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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New car fever

This was a replacement of a 2012 Avalon. It does not have several of my favorites --auto windshield wipers, standard size spares, extra storage areas but does have blind side alerts, lane drift alert, and automobile bright light control. I'm not too crazy about the automatic slow down with the cruise control...It kicks into effect way too soon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very smooth ride and comfortable

Looks are great outside and inside drives smooth. Liked it much more than other cars I drove. Great safety features large trunk space

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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