2017 Toyota Avalon: The 2017 Toyota Avalon is an entry-luxury sedan that shares some DNA with both the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. This five-seat, four-door sedan competes with vehicles such as the Chevrolet Impala, Hyundai Azera, and Kia Cadenza. It's available with a hybrid model, and for 2017 it adds standard safety features.Under the Avalon's hood is a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 268 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder combined with an electric motor for a total system horsepower of 200. Power gets to the hybrid's wheels via a continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Avalon has a front-wheel drive layout, and EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 40/39 for the hybrid.The Avalon is available in XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, Touring, and Limited trims. Available features include power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, leather seats, wireless smartphone charging, Bluetooth, navigation, USB, satellite radio, premium audio, heated front seats, heated rear seats, and cooled front seats.Available safety features include pre-collision system, lane-departure warning, radar cruise control, stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake distribution, brake assist, and dual-front, front-side, rear-side, front-knee and side-curtain airbags.The 2017 Toyota Avalon has a base price of $33,250, not including destination or delivery fees.