

Sedan
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5 Seats
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43-44 MPG
(Combined)
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Key specs of the base trim
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Overview
The Good
- Lots of standard safety features
- Large and comfortable backseat
- Minimalist interior design
- Five USB ports
- Physical buttons alongside touchscreen
The Bad
- New styling isn’t for everyone
- No Android Auto
What to Know
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New TRD performance trim level
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3.5-liter V-6 engine standard
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Hybrid drivetrain available
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Apple CarPlay standard
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Adaptive suspension available
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2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
What Is the 2020 Toyota Avalon?
The Toyota Avalon is a large sedan that seats five. It’s powered by a standard 301-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A gas-electric hybrid drivetrain is also available. Competitors include the Kia Cadenza and Chrysler 300.
What’s New on the 2020 Toyota Avalon?
Following the Avalon’s 2019 redesign, the 2020 model offers a new performance-focused TRD trim level. The TRD version gets a lower, performance-tuned suspension, unique wheels and tires, bigger brakes, a TRD-tuned exhaust system and various cosmetic changes.
What Features in the 2020 Toyota Avalon Are Most Important?
All Avalon models get the Toyota Safety Sense-P suite of active safety features, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard. Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity is standard, but Android Auto isn’t available. The top-of-the-line Touring trim gets an adaptive suspension.
Should I Buy the 2020 Toyota Avalon?
The Toyota Avalon is a very good choice in a shrinking large-sedan class, and it should be on your consideration list if you’re looking for big-car virtues, like a roomy interior and big trunk. If your preferences include a car with these attributes and a hybrid drivetrain, there are even fewer competitors.
Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
Read reviews that mention:
Very reliable car with high resale value.
Very stylish comfortable quiet. Good handling on the road. Plenty of cargo space. Has all kinds of electronic driving aids. Plenty of power and features such as if you fail to break it will assist you... Read full review
very simple design and very user friendly
good performance, very efficient, economical to operate, economical to own , great mileage per gallon, process to purchase was easy, dealer was straight forward and honest Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Warranty
New car and certified pre-owned programs by Toyota
New Car Program Benefits
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Bumper-to-Bumper
36 months / 36,000 miles
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Powertrain
60 months / 60,000 miles
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Roadside Assistance
24 months / unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits
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Maximum Age/Mileage
7 yrs./100k miles powertrain (whichever comes first)
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Basic Warranty Terms
12 mos./12k miles (whichever comes first)
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Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
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Dealer Certification Required
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Roadside Assistance
Yes