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2022 Toyota Avalon
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2022 Toyota Avalon

Toyota's flagship Avalon is roomy, rides comfortably, and has easy-to-use controls, which makes it a pleasant large car. The 3.5-liter V6 engine gained 33 hp and is linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid version has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that returned 42 mpg overall in our tests, which is impressive for such a large sedan. Ride comfort is excellent; it is plusher than 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 includes a 9-inch touch screen that is easy to use. The 2019 redesigned Avalon is the first Toyota to offer Apple CarPlay. Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. New for 2020 is a V6 TRD version. And all 2020 models come standard with a fuel-saving start/stop system that automatically shuts off the engine when stopped, like at a traffic light. All-wheel drive is available for the 2021 models. Other updates for 2021 include standard Android Auto compatibility. 2022 is the last year for Toyota's biggest sedan.

Market value
$29,400
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
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
76%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
22 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
25 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
196 in
Width
73 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Weight
3,570 lb
Maximum load
940 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

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

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
4/5
Value
2/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

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: 22919 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025

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