2021 Toyota Avalon: Avalon is an full-size, 4-door sedan that seats 5 passengers. Gas and gas/electric hybrid variants are available. Significant changes for 2021 include the addition of all-wheel drive on select trim levels and integration with Android Auto. Competitors include the Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima and Volkswagen Passat.
Trim levels include XLE, XSE, TRD, Limited, Touring. Gas powertrain choices include a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that makes 205 horsepower and a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 301 horsepower. Both pair to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The V6 is front-drive only, while the 4-cylinder comes only with all-wheel drive. Avalon hybrid uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces a total 176 horsepower and mates to a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $38,000 to $46,000.
