Review and specifications
2022 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
- $29,400
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
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
- $29,400
- Retail value range
- $25,100 - $30,200
- Original MSRP range
- $36,825 - $44,150
- Trade-in range
- $23,015 - $28,235
Ratings
- Road test score
- 96/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 79%
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 43 MPG
- EPA highway
- 44 MPG
- EPA combined
- 44 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
- 3/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- 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: 25439 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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