2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid consumer reviews

We got the Avalon hybrid for the slightly longer leg room and larger trunk space, compared to the Camry hybrid. For large hybrid sedans under $50k, this may be the only one. Pros: Space and size, but still easy to park and maneuver. I parallel park a lot and it was much easier (better feel for size) to not scrape the rims on curbs. There is plenty of power and acceleration, even for a hybrid. The cabin is pretty quiet and the controls are easy to work with. Handling is nice but it won't amaze you. The ride is fine, despite all of the people complaining about a stiff suspension. This hybrid is less whiny than the Prius and I get over 38 mpg all of the time. The interior quality is fairly good. Plenty of console space, cup holders, power jacks in front. Great looking vehicle and comfortable on long trips. Excellent visibility and the rear backup sensors have perfect detection for pedestrians, animals, other cars. Climate control, heated and cooled seats are excellent. Great traction and bad weather (snow, ice, rain) driving as well. Sunroof is not huge, but easy to use and looks nice. Easy to reset the maintenance warning, if you do your own maintenance, like all Toyotas. Cons: Seats can seem a little light on padding. Central controls are touchy and can be bumped easily so it can be a little tricky when you try to change something without looking. No power outlet in back, so you run a wire into the one under the armrest?! Back seats don't fold down at all. Doors squeaked after a couple of years and the place it is squeaking seems impossible to lubricate. The Toyota Entune apps are a joke and it won't keep the app open when you stop and start the car, although the data connection seems pretty reliable. Rough, brick roads will shake the car like an earthquake and solid speed bumps can feel like the suspension bottoms out even at 5 mph - it just feels a little extreme. Memory seats will not function unless you are in park, which is super annoying. Rear window shade sometimes comes up on its own.

I love everything about this car. The styling, comfy ride, fuel economy (being a hybrid it averages about 38 mpg). Best purchase I ever made.

It is a great car. Glides down the road, all the bells and whistles. I just hope I can learn all the in's and out's over the next few months. Gorgeous car.

Been driving Prius's since 2006. Decided to step up to Avalon Hybrid. Excellent car. Have decided that I will lease either a Prius or ionic for my next car as I decided that I like a smaller car. With any of the hybrids you cannot beat the mpg.

Very pleased with this car. Absolute pleasure in every way, great looking, lots of get up and go, smooth, quiet, JBL synthesis stereo is a pleasure too. Don't think that a hybrid is slow - this thing has lots of get up and go.

Nice car. Its very Comfortable. Lots of pep for being a hybrid. Lots of leg and headroom. Glove compartment is small and the trunk space is lacking compared to the non hybrid model. Rear seats don't fold down because the hybrid battery is in that area.

Since I work for a major airlines, I began a nationwide search for the best possible price on a late model Avalon Hybrid. The current iteration was first created as a 2013 model. After test driving several new cars like the Honda Civic & Accord, Nissan Altima, & Toyota Camry, I soon realized the best dollar value is to buy a late model used car where the original owner takes the big depreciation hit. This allowed me to shop up for a better car and so I did. FYI, of all the new cars I tested, the 2016 Honda Civic is the best by far and was chosen North American Car of the Year for good reasons. This is probably the most prestigious award a new car can receive as hundreds of journalists are involved, not just a small group from a single magazine. So I found a 2014 Avalon Hybrid limited with every option for several thousand dollars below the blue book retail and about half the price of a 2016 Avalon with the same level of equipment at a new car Dealer in Midland, Tx . So I called my credit union to arrange financing over the phone and the internet at a very good 1.9%. I financed the sales tax, license, title, tags and all fees for less than $25,000. My girlfriend and I flew to Midland the next day and were picked by the salesman, Jesus. I must say this was the very best car buying experience I have ever had in my 63 years. Jesus fed us Burges and Hot dogs and we then signed a few more papers. I received copies of each and then Jesus paired our phones, entered my home address into the nav unit, and showed us how to operate most of the controls. I thought I was buying a Limited with no options until I saw the rear spoiler. Then, as I was driving away and set the cruise, the car braked on it's own, because I was getting too close to another driver. It was then that I knew I had the deal of a lifetime. This car had every option available. Please note, the 18 inch wheels are not offered as an option on the hybrid and for good reason. After waxing the optional pearl white paint and detailing the interior and engine compartment, this Toyota really shined, inside and out. Of course, everything works well and with great precision. One reviewer remarked that the Avalon wasn't as luxurious as the higher priced Cadillacs. This may very well be true, but Cadillacs don't have the resale value, reliability, durability, lower maintenance & ownership costs, much less the outstanding fuel economy of this Toyota. When most people search for used cars, they think of Honda, Toyota, Lexus, and cars that endure, cars that give trouble free performance over a long period of time. Cadillac has never been able to live up to these most important values. Finally, you have peace of mind in this Avalon, knowing that it will not break down and leave you stranded, like so many other cars can and will do. So, please keep your overpriced Cadillacs. I will take the trustworthy and efficiently engineered Avalon every time.

Bought my Avalon Hybrid Limited in May 2015, loved the color, dark crimson mica or something like that with the electronic package. Car drives fantastic, handles well, great mileage 37-38 on a long trip thought hills and avg speed 75. Seats are very comfortable, lots of leg room, head room, quiet ride. Had a Cadillac before and liked the remote opener which set the car up for me or my wife depending on which remote was used. I have to press the one or two button to get my presets for mirrors and seat. Outside temp indicator is a very small number on the right side of the center panel, hardly readable, but I have two indicators as to which direction I'm headed. The seat heater controls are on the drivers side of the arm rest and if the passenger (my wife) needs to adjust her side, she has to knock my arm off the rest to get to the knob. The "fill gas now" alarm goes off way to early. When it said to add gas soon, I did and it only took 14.5 gallons in a 17 gallon tank. I know, picky, picky, but this is the Limited edition model and should have these small things addressed. Such a nice car and I get annoyed by these small things constantly. Braking is great, love the blind side warning, but get so used to it, that when I drive my other car without it, I get lazy! Backup camera and parking control is fantastic. Trunk on the Hybrid is a bit smaller than the regular Avalon, but is OK. Service has been great at our dealer, Only at the 6 1/2 month mark and have over 12,000 miles, (some long trips down south). Looking for a luxury car at a reasonable price, pick the Avalon. It's not a Cadillac, but then it doesn't cost like one either. (It could be just as good, with a few changes)

Great car, seriously. Every accolade is deserved. This is NOT your grandpop's Avalon either. Sleek looks, nice finishes and it performs as well as advertised. As Toyota's premium car, I'd compare it to an entry level Lexus, at a fraction of the cost. This is a full size ride that offers all the protection of a larger car, yet gets an astounding 40 MPG. The tech is well designed and it rides comfortably. Love the blind spot monitor. It's great safety feature that complements all of the other terrific safety features this car offers. The synergy drive system is completely seamless. We had a Prius prior to this car and loved it as well.

I did hours of research online and also test driving cars before I gladly chose this beautiful wonder. I needed a new car as my ford fusion was getting on my nerves. I considered several cars, even cars in different classes such as the Honda Accord; Chevy Malibu, Impala, and Volt; Nissan Altima and Maxima; Audi A3 and A4; BMW 3 series, and even the Mercedes Benz CLA and C-Class. I finally decided on the Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited. Part of my decision was influenced by my friend that has a 2006 Avalon with nearly 225,000 miles on it and hasn't had to take it to the shop outside of regular maintenance. For the price, it was the best out of the competition in regards to standard features, gas mileage, performance, comfort, quality, and value. I also considered the Lexus ES350, but they seemed really similar, besides the heavier price tag. This car is amazing though. For short trips to the grocery store, I can run it in EV mode, and not use a drop of gas! Or to show off to my friends, I throw it in sport mode, and have a blast! This car is also very stable and quiet at highway speeds up to 80 mph. I haven't driven over 80 mph, so I can't say much about it past that point. Can't say anything about the longterm reliability of this specific model year yet as I only have about 6000 miles on it thus far. If I had to buy another car, I would go to this car, or even the Camry, likely hybrid, in a heart beat. And, I no longer fear gas stations. I tend to drive conservatively, and have a current lifetime gas mileage of 43.5 mpg, which is completely amazing, seeing as getting 25 mpg in my Fusion was considered good. Also, ToyotaCare prepaid maintenance is awesome, and can be used when bargaining for this beauty, hint hint.