This generation spanned 8 model years. 2011 was the 2nd refresh of this generation. Fun fact: 2005 Toyota Avalon was the first Toyota product (at least in the US) to house the 2gr.
I have owned this car for nearly three years, bought it used in 2016, it is so comfortable, I really don't want to drive any other brand or model, just a really well made great driving car!
@@ArcYT 11 years later, i still have my 2000 avalon. I've had 3 other cars since but the Avalon is staple. She's over 400k now but i do admit i havent taken as good care of her as i once did.
I have a blizzard pearl white 2011 Avalon Limited. After it hit 100k miles, it did require some routine maintenance such as various bushings, steering rack dust shield, front struts, alternator and tie rods. Rear sunshade gear broke and the HID bulbs don't seem to last too long. However, with everything fixed, the car is like new. Cruises down the interstate at 80-85 quietly and smooth. Rear seat area is gigantic and those reclining rear seats are universally applauded. Also appreciate having a large fuel capacity to go with it's good fuel economy. Can get 500 miles out of a tank if all highway. Engine has plenty of power.
At 300 k miles, you need to replace tránmission, otherwise it would break down . My 1998 red Avalon had broken down at 332 k miles in 2018 and I just bought in Dec 2020 a 2009 silver Avalon at 116 k miles. Hope I will die before thís one dies. .I am 77 y old nơw
@@PHAMHOANGCHUONG I've got some time until I'll need a transmission hopefully. It's at 190k right now. I have 2 newer cars and the Avalon has been to the mechanic fewer times than either of them.
well lets see, American cars pretty much fail and end up getting bailed out while Japanese cars pretty much dominate the American market (ironic isnt it?) If you dont believe me look at the stats....I own a 99 camry and 07 avalon and my camry has never had an engine or trans problem even though it has 230K miles on it...most American cars dont even last that long
The problem is that by 1980, American cars STOPPED being "American" cars, they just became deposable junk. The AVALON is proof of this. The Avalon WAS designed for the American car buyer. It's the kind of car that BUICK would make if Buick had kept to the standards that Buick was in the 1960s. The Japanese car makers (more than the European car makers) know what we like. And they make them, and we buy them. Toyota has the "rep" that Chevy once owned, Lexus is where Cadillac once was. It's sad (as I'm a Chevy/Buick guy since the '70s..) But in TRUTH, The US car manufacturers left their OWN market (Buick concentrates on the Chinese market today...). The Japanese car makers swooped in by selling US what we WANTED.
@@jamesslick4790 Yes, American brands have lost their touch since the 70's. Buick and Cadillac today are a joke compared to its competition because they decide to cut corners and make it with cheap parts. Lincoln also makes a ton of money off the Chinese market because they realized America isn't buying them like they used to. Japan was smart when they realized making quality vehicles was better for the mass market in U.S
@@Gangstabob716 Buick and Cadillac are also a joke compared to....Buick and Cadillac. Compare the quality, style and prestige of a 63-65 Buick Riviera to the wanna be SUVs they make now. Same for the 67-70 Cadillac Eldorado to the wanna be "BMW"s Caddy has been trying to push.
This is my favorite 4 door luxury vehicle of all time! Luxury Sport-looking exterior, super luxurious looking interior, top of the class performing, affordable sedan! NUFF SAID!!! 😄 4REAL, Toyota!!!😎 4REAL!!!
I don’t think many people know this, but the Toyota 3.5 that is officially rated at 268 horsepower was originally rated at 280 Idk why, but they downgraded the official numbers to 268, but the power output never changed from 280
@@vel6979 its not a mistake, almost all japanese car manufacturers changed the way they measure hp and tq in 2006. The 2005 maxima made 265 hp on paper, the 2007 maxima made 255 on paper. Same exact car
I have this exact year, a limited, loaded, in pearl white with taupe interior.. solid car.. bought it new it was $39,600.... before taxes.. still drive it daily and it’s got 142,000+ miles on it.. only issue I had was the pearl white paint began to come off the roof .. apparently Toyota had issues with that color that year.. well.. Toyota made good on it and I just got it back, roof and other areas repainted for free.. looks like friggin new again. Damn.. who else steps up like that 10 years later.. thanks Toyota .. my next car will be your Lexus perhaps the GX once it’s refreshed.. until then I’ll keep on cruisin down the road.. I’ll drive that car anywhere and it will make it back.. the interior is solid as well 10 years later just some wear on my drivers seat.. leather of course.. expected.. take care all!!!
Avalon BETTER than Equus, Mercrappie, Azera.....combine a car with is very much like the LS models with legendary reliabilty....Merc, Bmw, Audi....money PIT$
Toyota quality.. I own this car .. bought it new.. still drives like new and quality is amazing.. interior great .. doesn’t squeak or rattle and it’s 10 years old...
2005 avalon xls, 180k miles. owned for about a month now. comfiest ride I've ever had and it's a super reliable car. very fun to drive. super responsive steering and it just wants to go fast. total sleeper car lol, definitely buy one if you're in the market for a sedan
The 'limited' with Dark Gray exterior and a brownish burgundy leather. I think they call it bordeaux. Just got back from another 400 mile trip. Great road car. We averaged 80m.p.h. in total comfort.
I know a guy with one of those on some nice 20 inch wheels... changes the whole look of the car looks hella sweet. The interoir of this car is nice and its so smooth and its well built. Sometimes hard to believe its a Toyota.
You're right, it should be Genesis, but the ideal comparison for Hyundai would be the Azera, a front-wheel drive sedan compared to the Avalon. Genesis is a rear-wheel drive platform.
Toyota for years has been one of the most difficult auto makers for regulators to deal with because it is resistant to being told what to do, said Joan Claybrook, a former NHTSA administrator who later became president of consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen until stepping down last year.
i like leather cuz its more padded...more comfortable...doesnt get stained as easy and absord odors...and has higher resale value....guess everything has their ups and downs...
@jvrdlc I agree. They Hyundai Equus more competes with the BMW 7-series, Audi A8, and Lexus LS series. The Avalon more compares with Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, and Ford Taurus.
Complaints kept rolling in. In 2005 and 2006, NHTSA got hundreds of reports of unintended acceleration involving Toyotas, according to Safety Research & Strategies, a consumer-safety research firm. On two occasions, Toyota filed responses arguing that no defect or trends could be found in the complaints.
@p10ghost I liked the Buick too until my parents neighbor's LaCrosse mysteriously disappeared at the beginning of the summer and then it reappeared a few weeks ago or so I thought. The original died and spent 2 months being checked out by GM and they could not fix it so they had to give the neighbors a brand new one and that is having a problem now. The other neighbor's Taurus seems to be doing well though.
@ArslanYork the 2000-2004 seems more solidly built than the 2005 and up models. I don't know, I tested the new one before my brother purchased it but it doesn't feel the same. The "umppph" is missing in the build quality for the newer vehicles.
Look Toyota cars may be not that much to look at, hut they are reliable beyond belief. I have owned a Chevy trailblazer worst piece of shit i have ever owned. The interior was falling apart and it was very out dated you needed a cassette tape converted to listen to anything on your phone. Id take comfort, reliability, and rock solid engine performance than anything. Also who the hell is gonna look at your driving a Taurus or a lacrosse anyway its not that cool looking. Theirs a reason why Toyota is the #1 automaker in the united states is Americans built cheap shit and make money off parts to fix them. Im an american and i will never give back to the economy in a car.
+Michael Burns The "giving back to the economy" thing is all a ruse anyway. A very large percentage of the cars built by Japanese brands are actually made in the US, and you would be surprised at the number of US brands which assemble their cars elsewhere, like Mexico.
wait: 14.9 barrels of oil weighs 5371 lbs. How the hell does that translate in to 8.1 tons of Co2? That's 16,200 lbs. The CO2 from a car's exhaust has almost 3X the mass of the liquid fuel it consumes? I get that oxygen is used as well, but what am I missing?
i think this car is not bad if you want more of a large family sedan with some luxury feature sedan, and great reliability. If sportiness performance and more styling is important to you, then look somewhere else. the genesis is also a great sedan but i wouldn't call it sporty though. it's a bit soft unlike the bmw 3 series.
In a Nov. 15, 2005, letter to Mr. Quandt, Christopher Tinto, a Toyota liaison with the safety agency, asked NHTSA to drop a preliminary probe into sudden acceleration by the Camry and Lexus ES, saying "there is no factor or trend indicating that a vehicle or component defect exists." He used similar language in a June, 11, 2007, letter responding to a subsequent probe.
How does this compare with Lexus ES350? Such as interior materials, leather, comfort of seats, and of course softness of the ride and smoothness, and reduced road noise? Some say the Lexus is much more high quality and luxury but the Avalon appears very close. What is the true difference between the two, other than cost and the size difference?
lexus AFAIK still made in japan, with typical japanese levels of build quality. toyotas made outside of japan with variable build quality, translates into more squeaks and rattles in the later years, though my '04 was tight as a tick over bumpy roads, no squeaks or rattles at all. the lexus es300/350 of the last generation, is perceptibly quieter and better over sharp pavement flaws, a more bank-vaulty solid feeling.
the new 2013 is coming, based on the people who saw the car already. they claimed that the new Avalon borrowed style cues from the Audi A7 and Jaguar XJ. and has the interior of a new Lexus.. cant wait to see it in the showrooms in 2012.
You really don't understand, do you? I'm not talking about profit, or even gains. I'm talking about how in just 4-5 years, American cars were able to re-take their majority of CARS ON THE ROAD. That means they obviously were able to sell at a very good rate.
Super great car even though it's long overdue for an actual makeover and not just an update to the 2005 model. Oh and all you Taurus and Buick lovers out there remember that you are really comparing your 2011 model cars to this "2005" remake and the Avalon is still better......except for the dated exterior of course.
Odd that it would be 0.5 seconds slower to 60 in their test compared to earlier version with the same engine. Especially since the 2011 got the new 6 speed automatic transmission. And it’s not a matter of weight. The 2011 Limited is heavier than the 2005 limited by only 16 pounds.
Incorrect. That happened in 2007, where Japanese vehicles did at a time dominate the American car market for a year or so, where 52% of cars on the roads were Japanese. Not anymore, currently in 2012, American cars have made a comeback, along with the economy, the percentage of Japanese cars in American roads are at around 40%.
I used to not like this generation Avalon, but now I think this body style Avalon would look great in black, with a set of the new Supra's OEM 5 spoke wheels on it. Maybe slighty lowered just to look a little more aggressive. Not stanced or anything crazy low. Just like...1/2 inch lower?
Hey man, I have friends who are working at Detroit and they are hardworking folks. You only saw some poor examples and blame everything American. You think Toyota took recall seriously? Then how come they tried to hide problems before making a recall. This was mentioned in WSJ article back in Feb 10, 2010. These are notable quotes from article
This generation spanned 8 model years. 2011 was the 2nd refresh of this generation. Fun fact: 2005 Toyota Avalon was the first Toyota product (at least in the US) to house the 2gr.
I have owned this car for nearly three years, bought it used in 2016, it is so comfortable, I really don't want to drive any other brand or model, just a really well made great driving car!
2000 avalon 330k miles, still running strong. never changed anything harder than timing belt.
my 2011 is currently at around 446k miles. I haven't bought a new car since 2011.
my 05 avalon has a timing chain so it's even more indestructible, 180k miles and hasn't needed much service besides oil changes
@@ArcYT 11 years later, i still have my 2000 avalon. I've had 3 other cars since but the Avalon is staple. She's over 400k now but i do admit i havent taken as good care of her as i once did.
@@canoeshoe Was wondering if you still had it.Will wait for thee million mile update!Lol
@@canoeshoe so cool that you came back 11 years later with an update. Glad to see it's still around.
Wish they still made this body style. Smooth and comfortable riding with great seats. Reclining rear seats.
Dan Hans
The new body style sucks
Dan Hans I know, this is such a subtle “old money” look to me. Class and timeless, much like S-class. Says just enough’
Wish those reclining rear seats were heated
I wish this had front bench seating. Then it would be like a Town Car!
@@42luke93 the bench was an option until 2001... back another 10 years
Even at 9, 10, 11 and 12 years old, these Avalon Limiteds look 3 times better than the new Avalons that are coming out now!!
4REAL!!!
Ikr! Is it me or does the new one look too much like a restyled camry!
@@42luke93 There always has been some Camry DNA in the Avalon.
@@jamesslick4790 Yeah. The old ones looked a lot bigger on sight compared to modern ones. Could just be due to the old looks.
@@42luke93 I liked the older ones myself. Wouldn't turn down a Camry either, LOL.
What I like about the Avalon is you get that Lexus look but it's much more affordable
Well... now check out the new Avalon
It’s priced very close to the new ES350
@@mrbigbigtoe they should have kept it the same newer models dont look as good as the older models.
@@mrbigbigtoe Yah priced lower than the es350 and compares with the ls460....sorry Charlie, Avalon easily better than es350
I still have 2009 Avalon limited and let me tell you it fell like Lexus LS 460
Cheaper repairs for Avalon
I have a blizzard pearl white 2011 Avalon Limited. After it hit 100k miles, it did require some routine maintenance such as various bushings, steering rack dust shield, front struts, alternator and tie rods. Rear sunshade gear broke and the HID bulbs don't seem to last too long. However, with everything fixed, the car is like new. Cruises down the interstate at 80-85 quietly and smooth. Rear seat area is gigantic and those reclining rear seats are universally applauded. Also appreciate having a large fuel capacity to go with it's good fuel economy. Can get 500 miles out of a tank if all highway. Engine has plenty of power.
The Japanese Crown Victoria.
The test driver said it best right at the end of the video. The 2011 Avalon is a great luxury car without over paying for it. I love mine.
I have on 06 Touring. 110K on it & still gets it to 60 in 6 flat. Think I'll drive it until the wheels fall off.
Lol do you still have your my 08 has 365k on it did have to put in a new transmission
See you in 20 years
At 300 k miles, you need to replace tránmission, otherwise it would break down . My 1998 red Avalon had broken down at 332 k miles in 2018 and I just bought in Dec 2020 a 2009 silver Avalon at 116 k miles. Hope I will die before thís one dies. .I am 77 y old nơw
@@Karrguy1973 Yes I still have it lol! Still going strong 👍
@@PHAMHOANGCHUONG I've got some time until I'll need a transmission hopefully. It's at 190k right now. I have 2 newer cars and the Avalon has been to the mechanic fewer times than either of them.
well lets see, American cars pretty much fail and end up getting bailed out while Japanese cars pretty much dominate the American market (ironic isnt it?) If you dont believe me look at the stats....I own a 99 camry and 07 avalon and my camry has never had an engine or trans problem even though it has 230K miles on it...most American cars dont even last that long
The problem is that by 1980, American cars STOPPED being "American" cars, they just became deposable junk. The AVALON is proof of this. The Avalon WAS designed for the American car buyer. It's the kind of car that BUICK would make if Buick had kept to the standards that Buick was in the 1960s. The Japanese car makers (more than the European car makers) know what we like. And they make them, and we buy them. Toyota has the "rep" that Chevy once owned, Lexus is where Cadillac once was. It's sad (as I'm a Chevy/Buick guy since the '70s..) But in TRUTH, The US car manufacturers left their OWN market (Buick concentrates on the Chinese market today...). The Japanese car makers swooped in by selling US what we WANTED.
@@jamesslick4790 Yes, American brands have lost their touch since the 70's. Buick and Cadillac today are a joke compared to its competition because they decide to cut corners and make it with cheap parts. Lincoln also makes a ton of money off the Chinese market because they realized America isn't buying them like they used to. Japan was smart when they realized making quality vehicles was better for the mass market in U.S
@@Gangstabob716 Buick and Cadillac are also a joke compared to....Buick and Cadillac. Compare the quality, style and prestige of a 63-65 Buick Riviera to the wanna be SUVs they make now. Same for the 67-70 Cadillac Eldorado to the wanna be "BMW"s Caddy has been trying to push.
Who the fuck Needs a pricey ass car... toyota's avalon seems like a reasonable price...
This is my favorite 4 door luxury vehicle of all time!
Luxury Sport-looking exterior, super luxurious looking interior, top of the class performing, affordable sedan!
NUFF SAID!!! 😄
4REAL, Toyota!!!😎 4REAL!!!
I don’t think many people know this, but the Toyota 3.5 that is officially rated at 268 horsepower was originally rated at 280
Idk why, but they downgraded the official numbers to 268, but the power output never changed from 280
Charlie only for 2005 they most likely made a mistake
@@vel6979 its not a mistake, almost all japanese car manufacturers changed the way they measure hp and tq in 2006. The 2005 maxima made 265 hp on paper, the 2007 maxima made 255 on paper. Same exact car
This makes sense. It is just as fast as my 2007 gs350 with 303hp. With the lower curb weight 280 would be about the same power to weight ratio.
I have this exact year, a limited, loaded, in pearl white with taupe interior.. solid car.. bought it new it was $39,600.... before taxes.. still drive it daily and it’s got 142,000+ miles on it.. only issue I had was the pearl white paint began to come off the roof .. apparently Toyota had issues with that color that year.. well.. Toyota made good on it and I just got it back, roof and other areas repainted for free.. looks like friggin new again. Damn.. who else steps up like that 10 years later.. thanks Toyota .. my next car will be your Lexus perhaps the GX once it’s refreshed.. until then I’ll keep on cruisin down the road.. I’ll drive that car anywhere and it will make it back.. the interior is solid as well 10 years later just some wear on my drivers seat.. leather of course.. expected.. take care all!!!
I don't think the Equus competes with this...Azera is this cars competition. .. . . .
+Robbie Hernandez You are CORRECT!
Equus is much more elegant in not same class is a avalon, equus competes with s class.
Robbie Hernandez The Hyundai Equus competes with the Lexus LS. MotorWeek doesn’t always get it right.
Avalon BETTER than Equus, Mercrappie, Azera.....combine a car with is very much like the LS models with legendary reliabilty....Merc, Bmw, Audi....money PIT$
Toyota quality.. I own this car .. bought it new.. still drives like new and quality is amazing.. interior great .. doesn’t squeak or rattle and it’s 10 years old...
My 05 still a beast.
i have a 96 toyota avalon with 200 o dash n running strong no issues cars run for ever if maintained right
Lexus ES350 = $36,370
Toyota Avalon = $30,990
Get a couple upgrades to the stock avalon and you've got the exact same cars.
not true. but ok... whatever.
My 2012 Avalon limited in pearl white was $39,600+ plus taxes..
I own a 02...and a 2010...i love these cars
good job guys keep up thanx for the video i was searching for a long time for 2011 avalon vids peace........... :)
This is a really descriptive review, thank you. I appreciate you mentioning the speakers and what type of gas it takes.
2005 avalon xls, 180k miles. owned for about a month now. comfiest ride I've ever had and it's a super reliable car. very fun to drive. super responsive steering and it just wants to go fast. total sleeper car lol, definitely buy one if you're in the market for a sedan
Great reviews as always !
Love the shape of the rear doors
The 'limited' with Dark Gray exterior and a brownish burgundy leather. I think they call it bordeaux. Just got back from another 400 mile trip. Great road car. We averaged 80m.p.h. in total comfort.
I had the chance to drive a '11 model. Wow...quiet, powerful and comfortable with rear leg room like I've not see before!
I have this very car the back seat is huge... rivals the back in the day Lincoln town car and Cadillac Fleetwood in terms of back seat room
I was went sat inside an Avalon, unbelievable, so comfy
I was inside a Toyota Avalon(same car as this one but it was red)and the seats were so comfy I almost fell asleep. LOL 😂
2022 and I test drove a 2011 Limited. Wow. Definitely getting it. Definitely excited. It blows the base Lexus same year out the window.
I own a 2008 Avalon and love it.
it was re-fined so much,love this ride, features is new,and quality is good
Is there one of these for the 1995 thru 1999 Avalon and the 2000 thru 2004 Avalon?
I know a guy with one of those on some nice 20 inch wheels... changes the whole look of the car looks hella sweet.
The interoir of this car is nice and its so smooth and its well built. Sometimes hard to believe its a Toyota.
The HID headlights are for the low beams only tho
Halogen high beams
This is my favorite year of Avalon and I have ridden in one. The only thing I wish it had was that front bnech seating option from 1990's - 2004.
That 3.5L V6 is so satisfying to hear. Smooth and powerful. Maybe a bit slow for this model but in The Camry it really moves.
What speed were u going at the cone test cuz I understeered heavily when coming around an s-turn
You're right, it should be Genesis, but the ideal comparison for Hyundai would be the Azera, a front-wheel drive sedan compared to the Avalon. Genesis is a rear-wheel drive platform.
Toyota for years has been one of the most difficult auto makers for regulators to deal with because it is resistant to being told what to do, said Joan Claybrook, a former NHTSA administrator who later became president of consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen until stepping down last year.
i like leather cuz its more padded...more comfortable...doesnt get stained as easy and absord odors...and has higher resale value....guess everything has their ups and downs...
Diving and Bad Brakes is Toyotas favorite..........here to stay forever.
@jvrdlc
I agree. They Hyundai Equus more competes with the BMW 7-series, Audi A8, and Lexus LS series. The Avalon more compares with Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, and Ford Taurus.
Complaints kept rolling in. In 2005 and 2006, NHTSA got hundreds of reports of unintended acceleration involving Toyotas, according to Safety Research & Strategies, a consumer-safety research firm. On two occasions, Toyota filed responses arguing that no defect or trends could be found in the complaints.
@p10ghost
I liked the Buick too until my parents neighbor's LaCrosse mysteriously disappeared at the beginning of the summer and then it reappeared a few weeks ago or so I thought. The original died and spent 2 months being checked out by GM and they could not fix it so they had to give the neighbors a brand new one and that is having a problem now. The other neighbor's Taurus seems to be doing well though.
This and the 2013 newer style were my favorites.
Love the rear, longer looking trunk
In regards to Longevity, which years are the best Avalons?
2011-2012 the best model,after that its ugly and look like camry
You are the one who started this conversation. Don't blame me. Ricers surely don't know how to behave.
@jvrdlc
Add one more comparison to the list, Chrysler 300 (V6 edition).
this car looks hilarious being thrown around the cones lol....
@ArslanYork i have a 97 Avalon XLS 112K n runs perfect too.. wish i can get the 2011 tho
This was the pinnacle of development for affordable sedans
I own a 2006 with 200k miles, and the engine still is very powerful. These cars last forever!
@soyntgo4it I totally agree. I currently drive a avalon myself but I wanna get a camry next.
Avalons were always bland to the max but they are comfortable beyond belief.
Great profile and rest end and reliable and comfortable..
@ArslanYork the 2000-2004 seems more solidly built than the 2005 and up models. I don't know, I tested the new one before my brother purchased it but it doesn't feel the same. The "umppph" is missing in the build quality for the newer vehicles.
Look Toyota cars may be not that much to look at, hut they are reliable beyond belief. I have owned a Chevy trailblazer worst piece of shit i have ever owned. The interior was falling apart and it was very out dated you needed a cassette tape converted to listen to anything on your phone. Id take comfort, reliability, and rock solid engine performance than anything. Also who the hell is gonna look at your driving a Taurus or a lacrosse anyway its not that cool looking. Theirs a reason why Toyota is the #1 automaker in the united states is Americans built cheap shit and make money off parts to fix them. Im an american and i will never give back to the economy in a car.
After watching this Avalon in this video was kind of in my opinion very pretty looking and design comparison to what the other ones do.
it has a really hot car and after i sell my 2007 camry ill get one. Its gonna be hard to sell since its a 5 speed manual
+Michael Burns 100k miles on my silverado drives like new you just got a bad one
+Michael Burns my grandpas Camry died at 120k its all about how you take care of it.
+Michael Burns The "giving back to the economy" thing is all a ruse anyway. A very large percentage of the cars built by Japanese brands are actually made in the US, and you would be surprised at the number of US brands which assemble their cars elsewhere, like Mexico.
wait: 14.9 barrels of oil weighs 5371 lbs. How the hell does that translate in to 8.1 tons of Co2? That's 16,200 lbs. The CO2 from a car's exhaust has almost 3X the mass of the liquid fuel it consumes? I get that oxygen is used as well, but what am I missing?
That's because its based on a gallon of gas after combustion. So chemically yes, a co2 MOLECULE is 3x heavier than a carbon atom.
Then that means American used cars can be reliable as well if I go through inspection. Thanks for the info.
A budget Lexus solidly!
i think this car is not bad if you want more of a large family sedan with some luxury feature sedan, and great reliability. If sportiness performance and more styling is important to you, then look somewhere else. the genesis is also a great sedan but i wouldn't call it sporty though. it's a bit soft unlike the bmw 3 series.
In a Nov. 15, 2005, letter to Mr. Quandt, Christopher Tinto, a Toyota liaison with the safety agency, asked NHTSA to drop a preliminary probe into sudden acceleration by the Camry and Lexus ES, saying "there is no factor or trend indicating that a vehicle or component defect exists." He used similar language in a June, 11, 2007, letter responding to a subsequent probe.
How does this compare with Lexus ES350?
Such as interior materials, leather, comfort of seats, and of course softness of the ride and smoothness, and reduced road noise?
Some say the Lexus is much more high quality and luxury but the Avalon appears very close.
What is the true difference between the two, other than cost and the size difference?
lexus AFAIK still made in japan, with typical japanese levels of build quality. toyotas made outside of japan with variable build quality, translates into more squeaks and rattles in the later years, though my '04 was tight as a tick over bumpy roads, no squeaks or rattles at all. the lexus es300/350 of the last generation, is perceptibly quieter and better over sharp pavement flaws, a more bank-vaulty solid feeling.
BruceTheSillyGoose 2011 avalon is way better looking than 2011 es
the new 2013 is coming, based on the people who saw the car already. they claimed that the new Avalon borrowed style cues from the Audi A7 and Jaguar XJ. and has the interior of a new Lexus.. cant wait to see it in the showrooms in 2012.
Hi
Whats the difference between 2011 Toyota Avalon Base and Limited?
John noted most of the differences but the Limited trim gets a wood trimmed steering wheel, cooled seats (not just heat) and different wheels.
@@jeepthing98 auto stores sell a fake wood trim steering cover.
Got 300k on mine still running strong
hyundai Equus competes with the Avalon???? u mean the genesis
'05 Avo's had 280 horsies.
You really don't understand, do you?
I'm not talking about profit, or even gains.
I'm talking about how in just 4-5 years, American cars were able to re-take their majority of CARS ON THE ROAD.
That means they obviously were able to sell at a very good rate.
Super great car even though it's long overdue for an actual makeover and not just an update to the 2005 model. Oh and all you Taurus and Buick lovers out there remember that you are really comparing your 2011 model cars to this "2005" remake and the Avalon is still better......except for the dated exterior of course.
@MrMauiboy89 _________Better at what? Making cheap interiors, engines that sound like chain saws, and covering them in stylish bodywork??
I haven't seen a noticeable difference in APR before and then.
Odd that it would be 0.5 seconds slower to 60 in their test compared to earlier version with the same engine.
Especially since the 2011 got the new 6 speed automatic transmission.
And it’s not a matter of weight. The 2011 Limited is heavier than the 2005 limited by only 16 pounds.
That's what you/your neighbor get for buying a used vehicle without getting it checked out by a mechanic before purchasing a used vehicle.
I agree
Avalon vs. Equus? Are you out of your mind? MAYBE Avalon vs. V6 Genesis.
I want cloth interior, hate leather its clamy in cold weather and hot in hot weather.
now you dont, but back in 2008-2009 they did
Nice, but I like Lacrosse, Taurus and Genesis.
I'm skinny, but enjoy bigger vehicles. Not dumb, lifted trucks, but rather more expansive sized cars and minivans.
@jvrdlc thats what i though too!... The Equas its not even close to this!
The Hyundai Azera is what competed with the Avalon
Hyundai is pure garbage
@stang46281 How the heck you put that much miles on a 2004 car. Did you drive it around the world or what. LOL
4:41, my favorite part of the video begins.
Incorrect.
That happened in 2007, where Japanese vehicles did at a time dominate the American car market for a year or so, where 52% of cars on the roads were Japanese.
Not anymore, currently in 2012, American cars have made a comeback, along with the economy, the percentage of Japanese cars in American roads are at around 40%.
Most people thinking of a Toyota don't even realize the Avalon even exists until they see it on the lot.
You said hyundai Equis? It's genesis.
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i feel like it’s published in 1990
yes
I used to not like this generation Avalon, but now I think this body style Avalon would look great in black, with a set of the new Supra's OEM 5 spoke wheels on it. Maybe slighty lowered just to look a little more aggressive. Not stanced or anything crazy low. Just like...1/2 inch lower?
Hey Chevy Cruze is assembled in Lordstown Ohio. How about Ford Focus? Look up the fact before saying something.
@TheAmericanmoroccan LOL sorry about that, I'm just tired of hearing and seeing people say the same thing
The Equus was never an Avalon competitor, it was more of an LS competitor
Hey man, I have friends who are working at Detroit and they are hardworking folks. You only saw some poor examples and blame everything American. You think Toyota took recall seriously? Then how come they tried to hide problems before making a recall. This was mentioned in WSJ article back in Feb 10, 2010.
These are notable quotes from article
these too under recall
Give me the Limited model.
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They replaced the Avalon with the crown which doesn’t sell. Toyota shouldn’t have discontinued it