Price

As a premium sedan with generous equipment and a hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Avalon is still quite reasonably priced:

• Hybrid XLE Plus: Starting at $37,250 MSRP*
• Hybrid XLE Premium: Starting at $38,700 MSRP*
• Hybrid Limited: Starting at $42,550 MSRP*

Hybrid Performance and Fuel Economy

Under the hood of the 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is a 2.5L four-cylinder DOHC VVT-i hybrid engine setup that can dish out 200 hp via an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission, which is quite an impressive output for an efficient hybrid vehicle.

Despite its commanding output, this hybrid is capable of achieving an impressive EPA-estimated 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. In addition, the 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid gets great hybrid fuel economy without charging, because the regular combustible engine does the job when the electric motor runs low. You’ll also get a choice of driving in Sport, ECO, and EV Modes.

Interior and Safety

In addition to premium tech and luxury flourishes, the 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is incredibly spacious and comfortable. Five adult passengers can sit quite comfortably inside. In fact, the interior measures 116.3 cubic feet. As for the trunk, you’ll have 14.0 cubic feet to store your gear.

For 2017, Toyota has been working hard to make reliable safety features standard on every vehicle. The 2017 Avalon Hybrid comes with Toyota Safety Sense™ P, which includes features like:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function
• Automatic High Beams
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• In-vehicle camera and front-grille-mounted millimeter-wave radar

Reviews

Top critics were quick to praise the 2017 Avalon Hybrid for its sophistication, fuel efficiency, and advanced features:

• Car and Driver: “The Avalon’s sculpted and swanky styling, luxuriously modern interior, and surprising agility give even pricier rivals a run for their money.”
• Edmunds: “When you’ve got a winning formula, it’s typically a good idea to stick with it. And that’s pretty much what Toyota has done with the 2017 Avalon.”
• The Car Connection: “The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style.”