Powering the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD reviewed here is a 3.5-liter V6 with 301 hp
New all-wheel drive option will turn the Toyota Camry and Avalon into fearless winter commuters -sort of
Toyota’s Avalon TRD Pro Concept lapped California’s Willow Springs track in 1 minute and 25.3 seconds
Should the owner of this Toyota Avalon have called it The Meme Machine instead?
Toyota says some people are still concerned about buying a hybrid vehicle
The Camry and Avalon TRD are priced at $31,040 and $42,300, respectively, and are both powered by a 301 HP, 3.5-liter V6
The 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD is $200 less expensive than the range-topping Avalon Touring
Fitted with a hydraulic handbrake, the (otherwise standard) Avalon TRD pulls off a nice stunt
Until recently, the Avalon was never that good looking to begin with, and this “concept” makes things even worse
Winners were selected based on CR’s track tests and safety evaluations, as well as reliability and owner satisfaction
Jim Lentz believes U.S. passenger car sales are close to bottoming out and can’t get much lower
The Avalon and Camry TRD have been unveiled the changes ahead of their launch next fall
The new special editions will have unique wheels, a ground effects package and a two-tone interior
The TRD special editions will apparently have a new front splitter and lightweight alloy wheels
If you drive a Prius, Avalon, Tundra, or Sequoia, expect to get a recall notice from Toyota
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will duke it out in the truck category
For a car brand that prides itself on practicality and reliability, somebody definitely didn’t do this Toyota any favors
The average new car buyer holds onto their vehicle for about 7.4 years
