2012 Toyota Avalon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2012 Toyota Avalon is a carryover model with no major changes. It returns with the same two-trim lineup, V6 powertrain, styling, safety equipment, and technology as the 2011 model.
About the 2012 Toyota Avalon
3rd generation Avalon (2005-2012), final year of the generation and second year after the 2011 update.
Toyota positioned the 2012 Avalon as a quiet, roomy, comfort-first large sedan with a near-luxury feel but straightforward controls and familiar Toyota reliability. The brand’s own brochure and press materials center on comfort in several forms: a smooth V6, a spacious cabin, reclining rear seats, standard leather and moonroof, and simple infotainment features like Bluetooth and a backup camera. It is the Toyota sedan for buyers who prioritize ride comfort, rear-seat room, and an upscale feel over sporty character.
The standard Avalon is a well-equipped, comfort-focused sedan with leather upholstery, a moonroof, reclining rear seats, Bluetooth, and a backup camera. The Limited adds heated and ventilated front seats, push-button start, premium JBL audio, rain-sensing wipers, upgraded headlights, and a power rear sunshade.
2012 Toyota Avalon specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.4 cu-ft | 14.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.9 in | 40.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| Heated Mirrors | ||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Subwoofer | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2012 Toyota Avalon?
Nothing significant changed for the 2012 Toyota Avalon. It carried over the styling, equipment, two-trim lineup, and V6 powertrain introduced with the 2011 update.
Is the 2012 Toyota Avalon meaningfully different from the 2011 model?
No, the 2012 Avalon is not meaningfully different from the 2011 model. The major styling, transmission, efficiency, and lineup updates had already arrived for 2011.
What engine does the 2012 Toyota Avalon have?
Every 2012 Toyota Avalon has a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. There were no other engine choices that year.
What trims were offered for the 2012 Toyota Avalon?
The 2012 Avalon came in standard and Limited trims. The standard trim already had leather, a moonroof, reclining rear seats, Bluetooth, and a backup camera, while the Limited added more comfort and convenience features.
Was 2012 the final year of this Toyota Avalon generation?
Yes, 2012 was the final year of the third-generation Avalon. A fully redesigned Avalon arrived for 2013.
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2011 Toyota Avalon Debuts New Styling And Better Efficiency
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Announces Pricing For Redesigned 2011 Avalon Sedan And 2011 Sienna Auto Access Seat Models
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2012 Toyota Avalon Blends Luxury Elegance Efficiency In Full Size Segment
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Announces Pricing 2012 Avalon
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2013 Toyota Avalon Flagship Oct31
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Pricing 2013 Avalon