Toyota Avalon 2022 Specs & Review

Damika Alwis
April 4, 2022
Sedan Toyota

Performance
Rated 3 out of 5
Safety
Rated 3 out of 5
Tech
Rated 3 out of 5
Quality and Reliability
Rated 3 out of 5
Interior
Rated 3 out of 5
Storage
Rated 3 out of 5
Fuel Economy
Rated 3 out of 5

4.7/5

Overall Score

The 2022 Toyota Avalon has a strong exterior, but it's a big softie on the inside. The full-size Avalon, which is based on the mid-size Camry, comes with a V-6 or hybrid powertrain, front-wheel drive, and a large cabin that is comfortable all day. It includes a full suite of driver-assistance functions as standard, as well as the majority of the infotainment capabilities that modern drivers want without being unduly confusing. Few options remain for people who prefer a large sedan over a tall-riding SUV, such as the Chrysler 300, Nissan Maxima, and Volkswagen Arteon, and there will be one less after this year when the Avalon is phased out.

Specs

Vehicle Type: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Price: $36,420- $44,270
Engine Type: DOHC 24-valve Atkinson-capable V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 211 cu in, 3456 cc
Power: 301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode CHASSIS:
EPA Fuel Economy/ Toyota Avalon V-6: Combined/city/highway: 25/22/31 mpg
EPA Fuel Economy/ Toyota Avalon Hybrid: Combined/city/highway: 43/43/43 mpg

Pros

V6 engine that is both fuel efficient and powerful.
Ride and handling are composed.
There are several standard features.
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Interior design that is both spacious and luxurious.

Cons

Base pricing is rather expensive.

The Toyota Avalon 2022 offers two powertrain options: one that runs only on gas and another that runs on a fuel-efficient hybrid system. The basic engine is a 3.5-liter V-6 with 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. The front wheels are driven by an eight-speed automatic transmission. According to our testing, the V-6 propels the Avalon to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors are standard in trim levels labeled hybrid. The engine produces 215 horsepower and is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. Many buyers of large automobiles, such as the Avalon, demand comfort, and Toyota’s huge sedan does not disappoint. It performed admirably in our tests, with well-mannered handling that kept bumps and jolts out of the cabin.

The EPA forecasts that the gas-only Avalon will get up to 22/32 mpg city/highway. We got 34 mpg on the freeway with both the V-6 and the four-cylinder with all-wheel drive in our tests. The Avalon hybrid gets up to 43/44 mpg according to the EPA. We got 43 miles per gallon on the interstate while testing one of these vehicles. Visit the EPA’s website for additional information on the Avalon’s fuel economy.

The Avalon includes a comprehensive package of driver-assistance technology as standard, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites for further information on the Avalon’s crash-test performance. The following are important safety features:

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian recognition is standard.

Lane-departure warning system with lane-keeping assist as standard

Adaptive cruise control is standard.