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Edgy Sophistication: 2019 Toyota Avalon Touring Review

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Omar Rana Toyota, Toyota Avalon

With the all-new sporty Camry and the angular CH-R crossover, Toyota is in a bit of resurgence when it comes to exterior design. However, topping those models in our books is the all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon, which made its debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. Since it competes with the likes of the Kia Cadenza and the all-new Nissan Maxima, Toyota had to make sure that the fifth-generation Avalon really advanced its game in the appearances and luxury department. That said, we spent a week with the fifth-generation 2019…

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2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Test Drive Review

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Jeffrey N. Ross 2018 toyota avalon, 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, full-size sedan, hybrid sedan, hybrid synergy drive, luxury sedan, Toyota, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Avalon Hybrid

The all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon goes on sale later this year, but before that happens, we get one last crack at the current model in hybrid form. Since it was introduced in 1994, the Avalon has stood as a buffer between the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES with more size and content than the Toyota but a little less price and luxury than the Lexus. As unique as the Avalon is positioned in the Toyota family, it is also hard to nail down any apples-to-apples competition for the 2018 Toyota…

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3 All Star Cars for Hitting the Gym

January 19, 2016January 3, 2016 Taryn Ziegler Chevrolet Corvette, gym cars, New Year's resolutions, Toyota Avalon, Volkswagen Touran

January marks the first month of the New Year as well as, if we admit it to ourselves, a huge influx of memberships at gyms. It’s possible that you’re able to walk to your gym, but for most of you you’ll be relying on your steadfast vehicle to get you to your gym and back. With the wide assortment of great 2016 cars out there, it might be difficult to choose the automobile that does the job you want best. Fortunately, AutoNation Drive has compiled a short list of the…

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Face-off Friday: 2016 Nissan Maxima vs 2015 Toyota Avalon

October 23, 2015October 30, 2015 Omar Rana Face-Off Friday, Nissan, Nissan Maxima, Toyota, Toyota Avalon

Full-size sedans are quite popular with families that are no larger than four to five individuals and that don’t really want to step into the crossover world. Some of the most popular ones on the road are the Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Avalon. The Nissan Maxima just received a full makeover of the 2016 model year. The eighth-generation is a huge departure from the seventh-generation model with an outstanding sporty design, a luxurious cabin, and a powerful 300 horsepower engine. The current-generation Toyota Avalon was redesigned and re-engineered for…

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2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Test Drive

December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 Jeffrey N. Ross 2014 Toyota Avalon, 2014 toyota avalon hybrid, Hybrid, review, road test, Sedan, Test Drive, Toyota, Toyota Avalon

The 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is the biggest hybrid sedan Toyota offers. Comfortable and luxurious, the gasoline-electric 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is able to achieve an EPA-rated combined fuel economy figure of 40 mpg. While the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid won’t be confused for a sports sedan, the car’s 200 horsepower allows the Avalon Hybrid to move smartly through traffic. Standard equipment in the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid includes a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio display, dual-zone climate control and leather seating, among a number of other unique and luxurious features. Consumers…