Even the “cheap stuff” feels premium here, and assembly is nicely executed, lending it the look of a full-on luxury cruiser. The large sedan’s interior is supremely comfy, with nice-feeling synthetic leathers in some models and the real deal in others. Toyotaīlindfold the average driver and place them inside the Avalon’s plush cabin, and they’d have a hard time telling that it wasn’t a Lexus. Fine quality synthetic and leather upholstery options help the Avalon stand out as an upscale sedan. When equipped with all-wheel drive, the Avalon has few issues plowing through moderate snow and only struggles with ground clearance over the deep stuff. Steering inputs are met with a reasonable amount of obedience, but its overall response is tuned comfort, not excitement. The ride, though cossetting, still manages to stiffen up for better control when the road gets curvy. The Avalon’s tuning and sound deadening work in tandem to take the edge off of the daily commute on the road. Buyers seem to agree, Toyota claiming about one-third of all Avalons sold are hybrid models. Hybrid models are equally as smooth, the electrified powertrain suiting the Avalon’s relaxed nature perfectly. The eight-speed automatic transmission is smooth and shifts quickly, never stumbling or searching for gears. The Avalon TRD’s sporty exhaust note adds to the fun and helps the car sound as aggressive as its fascia looks. That said, the 301-hp V6 performs nicely and is responsive enough to generate more than a few giggles on the road. Sure, acceleration is a bit on the leisurely end of the spectrum, clocking in around 8 seconds from 0-60 mph, but the Avalon is much more cruiser than a sports sedan. Though it’s not as powerful as the V6, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder does its job quietly, moving the vehicle sufficiently for most non-enthusiast buyers. The two gas engines come paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission, while the hybrid model gets a continuously variable unit. Three powertrains are on offer for the 2021 Avalon: A 202-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 301-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and a 215-horsepower hybrid. The new Nightshade Edition brings dark trim and a mean look to the Avalon. Regardless of trim, all 2021 Avalon models see a $995 destination charged tacked on at the bottom line. Pricing for the 2021 Avalon line ranges from $35,975 for the “base” XLE trim to $43,400 for the Limited Hybrid model. The TRD trim adds exclusive badging, a TRD cat-back exhaust system, red interior TRD stitching, red seat belts and aluminum interior trim. The XSE and TRD models both get exclusive design touches. The Avalon Touring gets a sport-tuned dual exhaust system with quad chrome tips, active noise control, SofTex and ultra-suede upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and four selectable driving modes. The Avalon Limited adds LED daytime running lights, leather upholstery with heated and ventilated front seats, a 10-inch color head-up display, wood interior trim, navigation, five USB ports and a 14-speaker JBL audio system with subwoofer and amplifier. Safety tech includes radar cruise control, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high beams and blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alerts. XLE models are no strippers, offering LED headlamps, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated front seats and surprisingly luxe feeling Softex upholstery, push-button start, four USB ports, a nine-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and SiriusXM radio. Avalon Hybrid models are available in XLE, XSE and Limited. Like it does with the slightly smaller Camry, Toyota offers the Avalon in several trim levels, including XLE, Limited, Touring, XSE and TRD. All trim levels feature excellent materials and the center stack blends nicely into the console. Finally, Android Auto is available in the Avalon for 2021. Other updates include summer tires available for the TRD model from the factory and a new battery pack for hybrid models. The 2021 Avalon gets all-wheel drive for the first time on the top two trims, XLE and Limited. A new Nightshade appearance package brings a blacked-out version of the massive grille, black mirror caps, rear spoiler, and new for 2021, painted 19-inch alloy wheels, black window trim, door handles and a black shark fin antenna. Toyota is one of them, and its largest, most lavish sedan, the Avalon, rolls into 2021 with minor updates. The car-buying public has moved away from cars in a big way, but that hasn’t stopped a few brands from moving forward with new and improved sedans.
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