2009 Toyota Avalon Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Toyota Avalon:

Fine balance of softness, composure.

-- Consumer Guide

The Avalon interior is remarkably clean and uncluttered.

-- New Car Test Drive

Rear legroom is particularly generous with three-across seating facilitated by elimination of the rear hump.

-- New Car Test Drive

We quickly discovered the Avalon is the kind of car that will never annoy you, a car best characterized by the absence of noise, vibration or harshness.

-- New Car Test Drive

The engine is spooky smooth, velvety in its power delivery, and dang near silent in operation while the transmission's ratios seem perfectly chosen.

-- The Car Connection

...the V6 can barely be heard while idling and is glassy-smooth across the rev band.

-- The Car Connection

What reviewers liked least about the Toyota Avalon:

...simulated panic stops induced noticeable nosedive.

-- Consumer Guide

Touring uses same tires as other models, but firmer suspension registers some pavement imperfections other Avalons ignore.

-- Consumer Guide

Toyota Avalon Comparisons:

...assembly quality, materials no longer easily outpace those of like-priced rivals.

-- Consumer Guide

It's no longer the hands-down class leader in refinement, room, or interior ambiance.

-- Consumer Guide

The Avalon ultimately drives a lot like, well, a Lexus ES330... only bigger and more powerful.

-- The Car Connection

Best one-liner about the Toyota Avalon:

...with just a few well-defined design strokes, the new Avalon manages to project more character, more contemporary energy than ever before.

-- New Car Test Drive

...the newest model offers as many surprises as watching reruns of the Weather Channel.

-- New York Times

Any more airbags and the Avalon could be used as a flotation device.

-- The Car Connection

It's a handsome car even if it's not particularly memorable - more Lyle Waggoner than Robert Redford.

-- The Car Connection

 
 

2009 Toyota Avalon at AOL Autos

Interested in buying a 2009 Toyota Avalon? Get information on pricing, specs, safety features and equipment options for the 2009 Toyota Avalon sedan. Plus find deals and reviews for 2009 Avalons and compare the Avalon with other Toyota vehicles.

 

*The data and content on this web site is subject to change without notice. Neither AOL nor any of its data or content providers shall be liable for errors in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

Powered by

Cars for You

AOL Autos uses zip codes to provide more relevant information specific to your location, such as regional incentives and finding nearby vehicles for sale.

Toyota Avalon for sale

Find Used Cars For Sale Near You

Avoid getting a lemon for your next used car.
Powered by
Get a free CARFAX record check for a used car
Start with a Free CARFAX Record Check.
car.com
blackbook
What's this

AOL Autos uses ZIP codes to provide more relevant information specific to your location, such as regional incentives and finding nearby vehicles for sale.