Professional Reviews

• “The thickly padded seats are like easy chairs.” — Arizona Republic
• “The upshifts of the four-speed electronic transmission were ... well, where were they? We never felt them.” — New Car Test Drive
• “[Steering is] too light and numb to the touch.” — Arizona Republic
• “Low trunk liftover makes for easy loading and unloading of cargo.” — Edmunds.com
• “It's a big, comfortable sedan that feels quick on its feet.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Can be had with a full-width [front] bench seat.” — Automobile
• “The ride is enjoyable, remarkably smooth and quiet.” — AutoWeek
• “Avalon, with Lexus-like quality and luxury...beats the smaller, and least-expensive Lexus, the ES 300 [by $2,000 -- $6,000 in price].” — AutoWeek
• “Fixed, not folding, outside mirrors are susceptible to expensive damage in tight quarters.” — USA Today
• “Massive digital display looks like it was designed for geriatric drivers.” — The Detroit News