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All 2011 Toyota Avalon Experts' Reviews

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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 41,100 - 41,100
Avg Price
Used
$ 28,368
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I Say
74 %
(XLS)
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I Say
75 %
(XLS)
I Say
80 %
(XLS)
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2011 Toyota Avalon XLS Review
Rating
74 %
By Luc Gagné
Monday, July 12, 2010
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (80%)
Accessories (76%)
Space and Access (74%)
Comfort (72%)
Performance (77%)
Driving Dynamics (70%)
Safety (72%)
General Appreciation (70%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (90%)
Interior Fit and Finish (90%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (70%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (90%)
Cargo space and access (80%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (70%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (70%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (80%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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None
Light steering
Soft suspension
Lot's of body roll
Impractical trunk opening
Bucket seats lacking side support
Spacious interior
Practical Rear Seat
Generous equipement
Good sound proofing
Nice styling
2011 Toyota Avalon XLS
Rating
75 %
By Rob Rothwell
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (77%)
Accessories (74%)
Space and Access (78%)
Comfort (77%)
Performance (72%)
Driving Dynamics (72%)
Safety (75%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (90%)
Interior Fit and Finish (90%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (70%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (90%)
Cargo space and access (80%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (70%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (70%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (80%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
None
Numb steering feedback
Priority on comfort not performance
Big and spacious
Smooth, quiet and refined
Conservative, mature styling
Plenty of value
2011 Toyota Avalon XLS First Impressions
Rating
80 %
By Charles Renny
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (85%)
Accessories (82%)
Space and Access (84%)
Comfort (80%)
Performance (77%)
Driving Dynamics (77%)
Safety (80%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (90%)
Interior Fit and Finish (90%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (70%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (90%)
Cargo space and access (80%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (70%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (70%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (80%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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Keyelss remote entry is not available in Canada
Back up sensors are not available but back up camera is standard
Single trim level without any options
Passenger seat does not appear to drop as low as the driver's seat
Trunk can only beopened with the key fob or from an interior switch
Interior redesign improved all ergonomics
Stereo is outstanding
Driver's seat is very comfortable
Rear seat space is cavernous and the seat reclines 30 degrees
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