Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Produced from 2013 through 2022, the Avalon Hybrid is a hybrid-powered version of Toyota’s popular full-size sedan, the Avalon. The five-seater is the largest hybrid sedan in the Japanese automaker’s lineup, measuring about four inches longer than the next smaller model, the midsize Camry Hybrid (with which it shares a platform and some components). The Avalon Hybrid was discontinued after the 2022 model year and has since been superseded by the all-new Toyota Crown.

Since the debut of the second-generation Avalon Hybrid in 2019, it’s been offered in three main trims: the base-level XLE, the sport-themed XSE (which became the XSE Nightshade in 2022), and the range-topping Limited. All versions come well-equipped with standard features, including LED headlights, faux leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay integration. Android Auto was added in 2021. Standard active safety tech includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning, lane-keeping assist, and forward collision mitigation. Opting for the XSE adds sportier-looking wheels and trim plus a sunroof and a wireless device charger (which are both optional on the XLE). Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line Limited comes with adaptive headlights, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, wood trim, a head-up display, and a heated steering wheel. A surround-view camera and parking sensors are both optional.

Under the hood, the Avalon Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors and a small battery pack. The setup routes power to the front wheels (only) via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). In 2019, the powertrain was revised slightly, increasing its output from 200 to 2015 horsepower and its EPA-rated fuel efficiency from 40 to 44 mpg (combined).