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2021 Toyota Avalon
Sedan · 2015–2022 · Avalon, Avalon Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$500 (1 trim; hover for each)
- New trim: XSE Nightshade
- Trim dropped: XSE
- Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S → 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 (TRD, Touring)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (TRD, XLE, Limited, Touring)
- Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S → A25A-FKS 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder (XLE, Limited)
- Horsepower: 301 hp → 205 hp (XLE, Limited)
- Torque: 267 lb-ft → 185 lb-ft (XLE, Limited)
- Fuel economy (combined): 26 mpg → 28 mpg (XLE)
- Ground clearance: 5.3 in → 5.9 in (XLE)
- Fuel economy (combined): 25 mpg → 28 mpg (Limited)
- Ground clearance: 5.3 in → 5.8 in (Limited)
2021 Avalon trims
| Limited | Touring | TRD | XLE | XSE Nightshade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $42,175 | $42,575 | $42,875 | from $35,875 | $39,110 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | AWD: A25A-FKS 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder FWD: 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 | 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 | 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 | AWD: A25A-FKS 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder FWD: 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 | 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower | AWD: 205 hp FWD: 301 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp | AWD: 205 hp FWD: 301 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | AWD: 185 lb-ft FWD: 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | AWD: 185 lb-ft FWD: 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 | AWD / FWD | Fwd | Fwd | AWD / FWD | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 28 mpg FWD: 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | AWD: 28 mpg FWD: 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 | AWD: 5.8 in FWD: 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | AWD: 5.9 in FWD: 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 195.9 in | 195.9 in | 195.9 in | 195.9 in | 195.9 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 3,705 lb FWD: 3,695 lb | 3,715 lb | 3,655 lb | AWD: 3,580 lb FWD: — | 3,670 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| 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 | — | 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 + option | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | 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 Nightshade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Safety Package $1,150 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Appearance Package $900 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Moonroof Package $1,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body Side Moldings $209 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mudguards $199 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Applique $69 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Alloy Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners $259 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Mat Package $259 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Illuminated Door Sills $379 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRD Carpet Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| TRD Shift Knob | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Trunk LED Bulb $25 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL $1,720 | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19-in. black-painted machined-finish alloy wheels | — | Standard | — | — | — |
| 19-in. black-painted alloy wheels | — | — | — | — | 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 | — | — |
| P235/40R19 all-season tires | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| 19 x 8.5-in. TRD Matte-Black Alloy Wheels | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Blueprint | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Harbor Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Ice Edge with Midnight Black Metallic Roof | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Opulent Amber | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ruby Flare Pearl | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Supersonic Red | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Supersonic Red with Midnight Black Metallic Roof | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Wind Chill Pearl | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Wind Chill Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic Roof | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black Perforated SofTex with Ultrasuede | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black premium perforated leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black SofTex | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cognac/Black Perforated Leather | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Cognac Premium Perforated Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Graphite premium perforated leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Graphite SofTex | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Harvest Beige SofTex | — | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, 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.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Avalon 2019–2022 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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.
EPA fuel economy (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.