Toyota Avalon Overview

The 2011 Toyota Avalon is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the Base and the Limited. Both trims have a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine.

The Avalon is redesigned for 2011 with a wider grille, projector headlights, fog lights integrated into the trapezoidal bumper, reshaped taillights with LED lighting and dual exhaust. The interior is designed to be comfortable and spacious. The new instrument panel includes Optitron gauges with graduated white illumination and white pointers. The steering wheel contains controls for Bluetooth hands-free phone, audio system, climate-control system and information center.

MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$32,445 – $35,685

3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Average Consumer Rating:

Expert Rating:

“Evoking a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable, the new Avalon combines a distinctive new exterior style and a restyled interior rich with premium touch points and practical new technologies.”

“On the interstate is where the Avalon shines. First off, the cabin is gigantic, the leather seats are as welcoming as your living room couch and the engine is barely audible.”