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2018 Toyota Avalon

Sedan · 2015–2022 · Avalon, Avalon Hybrid

Trims and features

2015201620182019202020212022
AvalonAvalon Hybrid

What changed for 2018

First year we have trim data for.

2018 Avalon trims

LimitedTouringXLEXLE PlusXLE Premium
Price
Starting MSRP$41,300$37,900$33,500$35,250$36,700
Powertrain
Engine3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Horsepower268 hp268 hp268 hp268 hp268 hp
Torque248 lb-ft248 lb-ft248 lb-ft248 lb-ft248 lb-ft
TransmissionElectronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Gears66666
DrivetrainFwdFwdFwdFwdFwd
Fuel economy (combined)24 mpg24 mpg24 mpg24 mpg24 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55555
Trunk16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft
Ground clearance5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in
Length195.3 in195.3 in195.3 in195.3 in195.3 in
Curb weight3,538 lb3,505 lb3,461 lb3,461 lb3,461 lb
Tech
Touchscreen7 in7 in7 in7 in7 in
AudioJBL————
Speakers119889
Wireless phone chargingQiQi——Qi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert——Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert——Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
SeatsLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeather
Heated seatsFront, Second RowFrontFrontFrontFront
Ventilated seatsFront————
Driver seat memoryDriver SeatDriver Seat——Driver Seat
Climate zones32222
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof—Tilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels18 in + option18 in17 in17 in17 in
Headlights——HalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (34)
LimitedTouringXLEXLE PlusXLE Premium
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Guards $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lower Door Molding OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mudguards $199OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Paint protection film — hood, fenders and front bumper OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Alloy Wheel Locks $80OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ashtray Cup OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tote $49OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Trunk Mat OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Doorsills $379OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Emergency Assistance Kit $59OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $30OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Hideaway Cargo Net OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Toyota Key Finder OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter $499OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glass Breakage Sensor (GBS) $299OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
17-in. Super Chrome Alloy Wheels Optional————
18-in. Super Chrome alloy wheels with P225/45R18 tires Standard————
Blizzard Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Celestial Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cosmic Gray Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crème Brulee Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Midnight Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ooh La La Rouge Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parisian Night Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sizzling Crimson Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Almond Leather Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Leather Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Light Gray Leather Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Avalon 2019–2022 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2022 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 08
2022 Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 221
2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 221
2021 Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 16
2020 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 310
2020 Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 30
2019 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 470
2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 31
2018 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 224
2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 11
2017 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2016 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 323
2016 Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 424
2015 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD5 OptionalNo 253
2015 Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 OptionalNo 250

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2022AvalonAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2022Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 43
2022Avalon Hybrid XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 44
2022Avalon XLEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2021AvalonAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2021Avalon AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2021Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 43
2021Avalon Hybrid XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 44
2021Avalon TRDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2021Avalon XLEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2020AvalonAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2020Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 43
2020Avalon Hybrid XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 44
2020Avalon XLEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2019AvalonAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 25
2019Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 43
2019Avalon Hybrid XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 44
2019Avalon XLEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 26
2018AvalonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 24
2018Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2017AvalonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 24
2017Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2016AvalonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 24
2016Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2015AvalonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 24
2015Avalon HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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