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2017 Toyota Avalon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2017 Toyota Avalon is that Toyota Safety Sense P became standard on every gas and hybrid trim. Otherwise, this was a light update that largely carried over the 2016 refresh.
About the 2017 Toyota Avalon
4th generation (2013-2018), second year after the 2016 refresh
Toyota positioned the Avalon as a premium large sedan for shoppers who wanted near-luxury comfort, a roomy cabin, and a quiet highway ride without moving to a luxury brand. Its main differentiators were generous rear-seat space, upscale trim even in lower grades, and a choice between strong V6 power or a 40-mpg hybrid system. The Avalon’s role was to blend Toyota ease of ownership with a more polished, comfort-first feel than a typical mainstream sedan.
The 2017 Avalon lineup centers on comfort. XLE trims provide leather-trimmed seating and a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Limited adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, three-zone climate control, and JBL audio with navigation. The V6-powered XLE Touring is the sportier outlier, with a firmer suspension, 18-inch wheels, and LED headlights; XLE Premium emphasizes technology with navigation, wireless phone charging, and blind-spot monitoring.
What changed, by category
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense P became standard across the full gas and hybrid lineup. It includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control.
2017 Toyota Avalon specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Shift / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Shift / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Shift / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21–40 mpg | 21–40 mpg | 21–40 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30–39 mpg | 30–39 mpg | 30–39 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 200–268 hp | 200–268 hp | 200–268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 156–248 lb-ft | 156–248 lb-ft | 156–248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 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 | 16 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Toyota Avalon compared with 2016?
The main change is that Toyota Safety Sense P became standard on every gas and hybrid trim. The Touring trim was also renamed XLE Touring, while the rest of the Avalon largely carried over from the 2016 refresh.
What safety features became standard on the 2017 Toyota Avalon?
Every 2017 Avalon gained forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control as standard equipment.
Is Toyota Safety Sense P standard on the 2017 Avalon Hybrid?
Yes. Toyota Safety Sense P is standard on every 2017 Avalon Hybrid trim as well as every gas-powered Avalon trim.
Was the 2017 Toyota Avalon redesigned?
No. The 2017 Avalon remained part of the fourth generation and carried forward the styling and chassis updates introduced by the 2016 refresh. Its main update was the addition of standard driver-assistance features across the lineup.
Is the 2017 Avalon XLE Touring a new trim?
No. The previous Touring trim continued for 2017 under the XLE Touring name, retaining its 3.5-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission, sport-tuned suspension, and more athletic styling.
2017 Toyota Avalon Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Toyota Avalon.
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2017 Toyota Avalon
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“It's the second time I owned a Toyota. In the interim l had 4 Cadillacs which I really loved. Now being 80 years old l decided to downsize to a Toyota Avalon!!!! I'm sure I made the right choice.”
“Be sure to test drive the hybrid. Love seeing that I will get 528 miles on a tank of gas.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2017 Toyota Avalon Premium Value Advancing Cause Standard Toyota Safety Sensep
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2015 Toyota Avalon Chicago Auto Show Debut
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Sporty Midsized With Power
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2018 Toyota Avalon Premium Sedan Without Premium Price