The 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD is a great sport sedan. And that $13,000 extra would be a horse pill to swallow.
It’s probably just as fast as the Avalon, but it sure won’t sound as good. Loading up a 530i sedan comes in at a cool $58,870 – and at that price you’re only talking a 2.0-liter, turbo 4-cylinder. The BMW 5-series is one of the standard bearers in the class.
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But you really do miss the special feeling of the TRD, plus the Maxima’s slurry CVT holds it back. The Nissan Maxima SR is quite sporty, and at $43,200 a bit less. Add in $995 for Delivery, and we rang the bell at $45,840.Ĭompetitors are tough – not many in the class use their in-house racing departments on their big sedan. Our tester also had the Summer Tire / Premium JBL Audio Package for $1,720. We’re pretty won over by the TRD’s great look and performance, so we’d pony up the $43,125 asking price. Those wanting to go big on a small budget should also consider the XLE Hybrid, with city/highway EPA figures of 43/44, you’ll save a lot on gas. Your most basic Avalon, the XLE, starts at $36,195, and with the huge interior space, 301-horse V6, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Amazon Alexa capability, plus available AWD, it’s a fine, comfortable, full-size luxury sedan without paying through the nose. Like the Camry TRD, they built off a nicely-equipped, but not maxxed-out trim level, so prices are held in check. We think Toyota was very clever building this vehicle. And yet with all the performance goodies, it’s a quiet comfortable cruiser for the daily commute. You never lose awareness that this is a big sedan, but this baby loves to hustle. The ride is firm but compliant, the response to the steering is great (Although the new Acura TLX wins for big-car steering response) and the car eggs you on to toss it around and have fun. Exclusive TRD shocks, stiffer coil springs and stabilizer bars work to keep things under control.
A lot of work was done here – thicker underbody braces increase torsional rigidity, and unique coil springs drop the big sedan 0.6 inches for a reduced center of gravity. The suspension makes it even more exhilarating. We won’t call the Avalon fast, but it is certainly quick, and the responsiveness makes it great fun. Paddle shifters, or the stubby shift lever, you decide. In fact, at cruise, it’s as quiet as well, an Avalon.įor a relatively large car, the eight-speed automatic gets you off the line quickly, and in Sport mode, you can have a lot of fun shifting and tearing around. And because this is no cheap aftermarket exhaust, there are no droning notes at highway speeds or funky resonances. But if you’re willing to hold on to the last 1,000 rpm, it sings like a high-performance thoroughbred. It gives a nice deep note on idle and sounds good running through the rev range. The big player here is the TRD-tuned cat-back dual exhaust system. With 301 horsepower, it is a strong powerplant, but you probably don’t expect much sportiness from an Avalon/Camry V6. Under the hood is Toyota’s familiar 3.5-liter V-6, which also finds a home in the Camry as well. It sounds excellent, too.Īll this stuff is nice, but outside of the outrageous looks, you came here for driving thrills. Neat stuff.Īudiophiles will probably want to pony up for the optional the premium JBL Premium Audio system, with 1,200 watts, and 14-speakers – which Toyota says is the most speakers in the segment.
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It’s voice controllable and compatible with select Android or Apple devices. You can lock and unlock the car’s doors, start the engine, or check fuel level, all from your Apple Watch, compatible smartwatch, or Amazon Alexa-enabled device. The Avalon is also the first Toyota to include integration of smartwatch or Alexa-enabled device connectivity. Tech is also along for the ride with Qi mobile device charger, Wi-Fi, and two USB-C ports in the front and rear console box, also new for 2021. For non-Apple folks, Android Auto joins for 2021. There’s a monolith-shaped 9-inch center info-tainment display, and with standard Apple CarPlay, our WAZE was easy to see and use.
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The Avalon is an older model, so you’ll forgive it if it doesn’t have a full digital dashboard, and we certainly do – the large analog gauges are handsome and sharp, with a 7-inch multi-function display in between serving up key info. Those front buckets are supportive and comfortable, and there is loads of room for those in back. Style is one thing, function another, and here the big Toyota scores big.
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