![]() ![]() ![]() That’s about the same as the Avalon TRD’s closest rival, the Nissan Maxima. Engine output is unchanged at 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The TRD model has the same 3.5-liter V6, eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive setup as the base Avalon. That includes autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert. ![]() The Avalon has the same standard Toyota Safety Sense-P bundle of driver aids as most of the automaker’s other models. The TRD model gains standard Qi wireless phone charging, but doesn’t have the head-up display offered on Touring and Limited trim levels. The 7.0-inch display screen wedged between the analog speedometer and tachometer does a good job of providing vital information like gas mileage, but the setup seems a bit dated now that other automakers are offering fully digital instrument clusters. The standard 9.0-inch infotainment screen is easy to reach from the driver’s seat, and is backed up by strategically placed analog controls, but its integration with the dashboard is awkward. While some Toyota vehicles gained both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the 2020 model year, the Avalon is only available with CarPlay (along with Amazon Alexa connectivity). This car has a decent array of tech features, but Toyota could have gone further. The Avalon is Toyota’s flagship car, but that doesn’t come across in terms of its tech. At 16.0 cubic feet, trunk space is about average for a big sedan, but the Kia Stinger hatchback offers 23.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The Avalon has more rear legroom than competitors, although the Cadenza and Maxima have a bit more room in front. Interior volume is a big step up over the midsize Toyota Camry, and compares favorably with other full-size sedans like the Dodge Charger, Kia Cadenza, and Nissan Maxima. When you buy an Avalon, you’re really paying for space. Despite costing over $40,000, this car did not have real leather seats, and other materials didn’t feel like a significant step up over less-expensive Toyota models. It’s just too bad that the materials are so cheap-looking. That’s not a bad thing, as these boy racer elements give the Avalon TRD the sporty feel Toyota was going for. This is the kind of stuff one normally expects to find in a Honda Civic Type R, not a big sedan. We’re used to seeing traditional wood and leather in Avalon interiors, so it was surprising to open the driver’s door and find seats with suede inserts and red stitching, red seat belts, and aluminum pedal covers. Overall, the car looks like it was designed by an Uber driver who watched too many Fast and Furious movies. The TRD also gets model-specific 18-inch wheels. The massive grille carries over from the Avalon XSE model, and the TRD adds a body kit with a new front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, and trunk lid spoiler. The current-generation Avalon, which was introduced for the 2019 model year, already had fairly extroverted styling as part of Toyota’s ongoing attempt to make its more distinctive. 2020 Ford ExplorerĢ020 Toyota Prius hybrid finally adds Apple CarPlay compatibility ![]()
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