All-New 2019 Toyota Avalon is $2,000 More Expensive

The 2019 Toyota Avalon goes on sale in the U.S. starting May 2018.

Introduced earlier this year at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, the 2019 Toyota Avalon rides on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) and is powered by either a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine or the automaker’s Hybrid System THS II powertrain. Now in its fifth generation, the Avalon will start from $36,395 including destination when it arrives dealerships next month, while the hybrid variant costs $1,000 more. That makes the 2019 Toyota Avalon $2,000 more expensive than the outgoing model.

Available in four trim levels, the 2019 Toyota Avalon XSE is priced from $38,895, while the Limited model gets a $42,695 starting price. At the top of the range is the 2019 Toyota Avalon Touring, with a $43,095 price tag.

The Japanese automaker also announced estimated fuel economy figures for the new sedan, with the XLE V6 returning 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway for a 26-mpg combined rating. The XSE, Limited, and Touring V6 models meanwhile return 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, resulting in a 25-mpg combined rating.

Those looking to maximize fuel economy should opt for the hybrid model, with the XLE HV getting 43-mpg city, 44-mpg highway, and 44-mpg combined ratings. The XSE and Limited hybrid models are slightly less at 43 mpg across the board. The Touring trim is not available with a hybrid powertrain.

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The 3.5-liter V6 engine provides 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque, while the hybrid powertrain has a combined system output of 215 hp. The V6 powerplant is paired to an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, driving power to the Avalon’s front wheels.

The differences between the trims are clear, says Toyota. The XLE and Limited models feature a dark gray front grille with chrome border, while the XSE and Touring models have a more aggressive attitude with a piano black mesh grille. Machined-silver LED headlight bezels, body-color rearview mirror housings, chrome badge letters, and dual exhaust with chrome tips can also be found on the XLE and Limited models, contrasted by the darker-themed elements on the XSE and Touring trims. Further differentiating the models is a quad exhaust found on the XSE and Touring, along with Gloss Black wheels, and trunk lid spoiler.

All 2019 Toyota Avalon models come standard with 10 airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes enhanced vehicle stability control, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, anti-lock braking system, and smart stop technology. In addition, all Avalons come standard with a backup camera.

The Avalon also has standard Toyota Safety Sense P, a suite of safety systems that include pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, and automatic high beams. Blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and back guide monitor are also standard. Available advanced tech include panoramic view monitor with alert and intelligent clearance sonar, which now includes a rear cross traffic braking system.

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