Toyota Avalon (2005 - 2012) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

2005 Toyota Avalon XLS. Te features found on this car are comparable to or exceeds those found on similar luxury cars. The car rides smoothly, has a smoothe transmission, and very economical engine. It is very powerful with a 268 horse power 3.5 liter 6 cylinder engine that purrs, The interior is very quiet, I would happily buy another Avalon whenever I need to change my car. Dec 02, 2020

This is my 3rd Avalon. I purchased this 08 used because I traded in my 05 for an SUV back in 2010 and I missed the Avalon. If you like gadgets, you are going to like the Avalon. I like the LED turn signals in the mirrors, the puddle lamps, heated and cooled front seats (if you go on long trips in hot weather, you will be amazed what a difference it makes to have air circulation on your back). The back seat is enormous, so when we go places with friends, there is plenty of space for them to put their legs out even with the front seats all the way back. The back seats also recline a bit and the doors open very wide. The trunk is huge and even with all the space offered in this car, it still gets 23-30 mpg. I typically average about 22, but I also let it idle a lot (eating lunch in the car). The laser guided cruise control allows you to set a speed (in 5mph increments) and it will automatically slow you down if you come upon another vehicle going slower than you. It will maintain your distance and speed from the vehicle ahead of you until they are no longer an obstacle. The car will then speed back up to your preset. If you are interested in the laser guided cruise control, it is available in the 05-09, then in the 13 and newer models. You can identify the models with this option by the under-bumper grille. The car's right hand side near the fog light will look differently than the left. There will also be an extra button on the steering wheel under the “speak” button. If you happen to purchase an Avalon with the laser cruise, you can disable it and use the conventional cruise instead but pushing the cruse control lever forward for 1 second. The laser cruise does not stop the car. It will only slow you to about 27 mph and then will alert you that it is shutting off. Downsides are that it may slow you more than it needs to in merging traffic. This can be over ridden my lightly pressing on the gas, but it can be an annoyance. Also, it will not work if you have your wipers on ... about 3 swipes of the wipers and it shuts the system off. If you live in a snowy area, I would recommend that you purchase designated snow tires. It handles well in the snow with the appropriate tires, but acceleration and deceleration can be problematic with all-season tires.Dec 22, 2014

My Avalon is awesome! It is an amazingly comfortable traveling car. The rear seats have more room than any other car I've owned or driven. Three car seats fit comfortably. The car has power and pickup, it can pass with ease in a tight spot. It gets great gas mileage for V6, I average 22 mpg. The interior is pretty, silver/cream/tan. It has a 6 CD changer and a great sound system. Nice sunroof. I've loved my car.Aug 08, 2012

My baby is a dream. She is smooth, responsive, beautiful, comfortable and other great qualities. It is a very well built car with lots of class. She brings me about 24-25 mpg in town, and just over 30 on the road. That is including some 75-80 mph areas on last couple of trips. I have had her over a year and am still finding out goodies. She is lots of fun. She has lots of room and everyone has commented how much space they have anywhere they sit. I like the automatic back window shade and how the mirrors tint green at night when lights come in bright. Oct 02, 2008