2013 Toyota Avalon: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is an all-new fourth-generation model, making this a major change year. The headline addition is the first Avalon Hybrid, which brings a 40-mpg combined rating to the lineup.

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About the 2013 Toyota Avalon

4th generation Avalon (2013-2018), first year of the redesign.

Toyota positions the 2013 Avalon as its most upscale mainstream sedan: a roomy, quiet, comfortable car with a more expressive design and better road manners than the old model. Its core appeal is simple for used-car shoppers: Camry-like dependability in a larger, more premium package, with either strong V6 power or a highly efficient hybrid system. The redesign tries to keep the big-sedan comfort longtime Avalon buyers expected while making the car look and feel less conservative.

The redesigned Avalon ranges from the comfort-focused XLE to the more driver-focused XLE Touring, which adds 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, navigation, and blind-spot monitoring. Limited emphasizes luxury with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, premium audio, and three-zone climate control, while the hybrid versions pair upscale equipment with a 2.5-liter hybrid system.

What changed, by category

Powertrain

The first Avalon Hybrid joins the lineup with a 2.5-liter hybrid system, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and a 40-mpg combined rating. Gas models retain the 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic.

Styling

The all-new body is lower and wider, with a sleeker roofline, more sculpted sides, and thoroughly updated front and rear styling.

Safety

Upper trims gain blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which warns of approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking space.

Tech

Touchscreen audio becomes standard, and the redesigned cabin receives updated audio and navigation systems with a wider range of upscale technology.

Structural

A redesigned body and revised chassis tuning give the Avalon a more solid feel, sharper handling, and a quieter cabin than the 2012 model.

2013 Toyota Avalon specs and features by trim

Feature	2013 Toyota AvalonXLE3 in stock	2013 Toyota AvalonLimited0 in stock	2013 Toyota AvalonXLE Premium0 in stock	2013 Toyota AvalonXLE Touring1 in stock
Engine	V6, 3.5 Liter	V6, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter	V6, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter	V6, 3.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter
Transmission	Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft	Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft / Automatic, CVT	Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft / Automatic, CVT	Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft / Automatic, CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas / Hybrid	Gas / Hybrid	Gas / Hybrid
MPG City	21 mpg	21–40 mpg	21–40 mpg	21–40 mpg
MPG Highway	31 mpg	31–39 mpg	31–39 mpg	31–39 mpg
Horsepower	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp
Torque	248 lb-ft	156–248 lb-ft	156–248 lb-ft	156–248 lb-ft
Max Towing	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb
Trunk/Cargo	16 cu-ft	14–16 cu-ft	14–16 cu-ft	14–16 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	39.2 in	39.2 in	39.2 in	39.2 in
Seats	5	5	5	5
Doors	4	4	4	4
Safety & Security
Alarm System
Automatic High Beams
Blindspot Sensors
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear View Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
Fog Lights
HID Headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights
Memory Exterior Mirrors
Power Moonroof
Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Smartphone Interface
Subwoofer
USB Ports
Comfort & Convenience
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Interior Ambient Lighting
Leather Seats
Memory Driver's Seat
Proximity Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Rear Window Shades
Remote Start
Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Ventilated Front Seats

How the 2014 Toyota Avalon compares

The 2014 Toyota Avalon is a light equipment-update year, led by a backup camera becoming standard on every gas and hybrid trim. The powertrains and overall design carry over from 2013.

See the full 2014 changes

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon fully redesigned?

Yes. The 2013 Avalon begins the fourth generation with an all-new body, a completely reworked cabin, revised chassis tuning, and a much larger trim lineup than the 2012 model.

Is 2013 the first year of the Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

Yes. Toyota introduced the Avalon Hybrid for 2013 with a 2.5-liter hybrid system, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and a 40-mpg combined EPA rating.

Does the 2013 Avalon still have a V6?

Yes. Gas-powered 2013 Avalons retain a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the new hybrid models use a 2.5-liter gas-electric system.

How different is the 2013 Avalon from the 2012 model?

The 2013 Avalon is substantially different from the 2012 model. It has a lower and wider body, a redesigned touchscreen-centered cabin, revised handling and ride tuning, an expanded XLE-based trim structure, and the first hybrid versions.

Is the 2013 Avalon worth considering over the 2012 Avalon?

The 2013 is the stronger fit for shoppers who want newer cabin technology, sharper styling, more trim variety, or hybrid fuel economy. The 2012 remains the older, simpler design, while 2013 is a complete generational reset.