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2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
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2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Toyota's flagship sedan, the Avalon, is roomy, rides comfortably, and has easy-to-use controls, which make it a pleasant large car. The hybrid has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that returned 42 mpg overall in our tests, which is impressive for such a large sedan. The uplevel 3.5-liter V6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver smooth and robust acceleration. Ride comfort is excellent; it is even plusher than in most Lexus models. The cabin is quiet and lavishly furnished, particularly with the Limited trim. Handling is responsive and secure, but the car's low stance hurts ease of access. The infotainment system's touch screen is easy to use, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW. 2022 is its final year.

Market value
$22,800
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2020
Owner rating 5/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Hybrid
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Large cars
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$22,800
Retail value range
$19,400 - $24,500
Original MSRP range
$35,875 - $43,300
Trade-in range
$16,845 - $22,205

Ratings

Road test score
96/100
Owner satisfaction
5/5
Would buy again
85%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
43 MPG
EPA highway
43 MPG
EPA combined
43 MPG
Tested city
32 MPG
Tested highway
52 MPG
Tested overall
42 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$930
Cruising range
710 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.5 sec
0-60 mph
8.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
135 ft
Avoidance speed
53 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
195 in
Width
72 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Weight
3,640 lb
Maximum load
930 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
31 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
4/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
9/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Toyota

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

Vehicle ID: 21827 First published: November 16, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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