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2020 Toyota Avalon
Sedan · 2015–2022 · Avalon, Avalon Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$375 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: TRD
- Engine: 3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve D-4S Dual Injection → 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S (Limited, Touring, XLE, XSE)
- Headlights: Bi-LED Projector → LED Reflector (Limited, Touring)
2020 Avalon trims
| Limited | Touring | TRD | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $42,175 | $42,575 | $42,375 | $35,875 | $38,375 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S | 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S | 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S | 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S | 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 16.09 cu ft | 16.09 cu ft | 16.09 cu ft | 16.09 cu ft | 16.09 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 195.9 in | 195.9 in | 195.9 in | 195.9 in | 195.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,704 lb | 3,638 lb | 3,560 lb | 3,638 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | Windshield HUD | — | — | — |
| Audio | JBL | JBL | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 14 | 14 | 8 + option | 8 + option | 8 + option |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi | Optional | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert + option | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert + option | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | Front | — | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 18 in + option | 19 in + option | 19 in + option | 17 in + option | 19 in + option |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (44)
| Limited | Touring | TRD | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonroof Package $1,000 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Body Side Moldings | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mudguards | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| TRD Oil Cap | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| TRD Oil Filter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alloy Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tote $49 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Trunk Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Doorsills $379 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Emergency Assistance Kit $59 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| TRD carpet cargo mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| TRD Carpet Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| TRD Shift Knob | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| TRD trunk mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Universal Tablet Holder $99 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Advanced Safety Package $1,150 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| 19-in. black-painted machined-finish alloy wheels | — | Standard | — | — | Standard |
| 17-in. silver-painted alloy wheels | — | — | — | Standard | — |
| 18-in. Super Chrome alloy wheels | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TRD 19-in. alloy wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19-in. TRD matte-black alloy wheels | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| Brownstone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Harbor Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Opulent Amber | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Parisian Night Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Flare Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Supersonic Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wind Chill Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Perforated SofTex with Ultrasuede | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Black/Red SofTex with Ultrasuede | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black SofTex | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cognac Premium Perforated Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Graphite | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Harvest Beige | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 8 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 27 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 10 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 71 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 25 | Standard | No |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 14 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 47 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 103 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Avalon 2019–2022 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2021 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2021 | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2020 | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 70 |
| 2019 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 24 |
| 2018 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2017 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2016 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 23 |
| 2016 | Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 24 |
| 2015 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 53 |
| 2015 | Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 50 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2022 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2022 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2022 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2021 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2021 | Avalon AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2021 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2021 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2021 | Avalon TRD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2021 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2020 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2020 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2020 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2020 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2019 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2019 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2019 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2019 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2018 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2018 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2017 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2017 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2016 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2016 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2015 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2015 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.