What is the Toyota Avalon?
The Avalon is a large four-door sedan that served as Toyota’s flagship sedan in North America. Introduced in 1995, it put the emphasis on a roomy, comfortable cabin and a more relaxed feel for drivers carrying passengers. It sat at the top of Toyota’s North American sedan range.
Avalon generations
Toyota sold five generations: the first (1995–1999), second (2000–2004), third (2005–2012), fourth (2013–2018) and fifth (2019–2022). The 2013 redesign brought a more expressive shape and introduced hybrid power to the Avalon. The final generation continued the nameplate’s full-size sedan role.
Engines and power
Across its North American run, the Avalon used engines ranging from 2.5 L to 3.5 L. Fuel types varied by market and year: US listings include petrol and hybrid versions, while Canadian listings specify petrol. The best US EPA combined rating is 44 MPG.
How economical is the Avalon, and where was it sold?
US EPA figures cover model years 1995–2022, with a lowest listed consumption of 5.3 L/100 km and a best combined rating of 44 MPG. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–2021, with a lowest listed consumption of 8.4 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so the results are not directly comparable. The Avalon was primarily a North American model, though some generations were also sold in Europe.
Questions and answers
When was the Toyota Avalon sold?
The Avalon ran from 1995 to 2022 in the United States and from 1995 to 2021 in Canada.
How many Avalon generations were there?
There were five, spanning 1995–1999, 2000–2004, 2005–2012, 2013–2018 and 2019–2022.
What engines did the Avalon use?
North American versions ranged from 2.5 L to 3.5 L. US listings include petrol and hybrid versions.
What is the Avalon’s best listed fuel economy?
The best US EPA combined rating is 44 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 5.3 L/100 km under EPA figures.
