Overview & Reviews

The Avalon has been redesigned for 2005 and now offers a more powerful V6 and even more room than before.

• Carefully constructed cabin befitting a Lexus, powerful and smooth V6 engine, superb ride quality, huge rear seat.

• Not as much fun to drive as a Chrysler 300, stability control can only be had on top-rung models.

User Reviews:

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  Best Avalon Yet - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Gary Boswell - May 23 - 6:40 pm

  This is our third Avalon and by far the best to date. Styling and interior comfort far exceeded other vehicles in the same class.

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  2005 avalon limited - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By FTE - May 17 - 12:20 am

  Great car. Quiet, powerful and ++ mileage. I traded a lincoln town car. Im 67" and weigh 255. This may sound crazy, but the avalon is more comfortable!!! Be ready to study and I mean study the manual(s!) but the car is very intuitive.

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  New 2005 Avalon XLS - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By doc - May 5 - 4:46 pm

  After looking at the Infiniti G-35 and the Acura TL as well as the Avalon, I went with the Avalon. These three vehicles are all around the same price range. The Avalon as equipped in the XLS package is just more car for the money. It is considerably larger than the other two vehicles. It is considerably more roomy for four passengers. The new styling isnt as boxy as the previous models. I had leased an Avalon in 1999 and thought it was one of the best cars Id driven. It is also a very reliable and comfortable vehicle.

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  Avalon: Great All Round Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Dave Hewett - April 18 - 3:40 am

  After a few days of driving the car, the keyless start wouldnt work. Turns out the fuse box had been installed incorrectly (it was 1/16th of an inch off). Anyway, the problem was diagnosed and fixed promptly with great service from dealership. To really appreciate the car, run with higher octane gas.

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  My XLS Avalon 2005/06 - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Just Me - April 8 - 3:13 pm

  This is my fourth Avalon. By far its the best. My last one was the 2004 XL. This new XLS style is more refined and elegant style. At times Im not sure the engine was turned on, its so quiet. I only have around 450 miles on the odometer but it seems that I will get over 30 MPG on the highway. I already got over 23 MPG in the city. Thats better than my 04. It is a wonderful automobile that offers so much comfort as I travel down the road. It may not have the Lexus name plate, but it sure feels and handles like one, yet cost thousands less. Its spacious inside and offers a silent retreat from the stresses of the day because everything works so well, all the buttons are at your fingertips.

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  Best Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By bhcar - March 19 - 3:53 pm

  Almost flawless, plenty of comfort and power. Quiet. Reliable.

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  Toyota Quality? - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By John - March 18 - 5:26 am

  Very soft paint. Chips and pit marks started to appear almost from the first day. After the first winter there were easily 100 "holes" in the paint all over the car. Toyota would not stand behind the defect. They stated it was from road salt and stones, etc. I agree that is what causes the marks but I looked at many others cars with similar driving conditions and none were even close to the condition of mine. The next big problem was with the brakes. A front caliper locked up at about 44K miles. The repair - two front calipers, rotors, pads, labor was almost $900. It would have been much much more at the dealer with OEM parts. So this is Toyota quality?

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  great car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By michael lowenstein - March 13 - 2:06 am

  This is a great car to drive it holds the road and is very quiet. Plenty of power when needed for passing. What a machine this is.

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  Great - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Tony - March 7 - 1:46 am

  I am a high mileage driver and need a strong, reliable, comfortable drive! I had a SE-V6 Camry 3 years and placed 185,000 miles on it - Fantastic. The Avalon will surpass my expectations, its wonderful. Pity the "touring" was not even more sporty, more aggressive front end and interior. Just put new alloys on, now were talikg "cool". All in all delighted. Thanks Toyota again.

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  2005 TOYOYA AVALON - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By MARK - March 6 - 1:23 am

  Keyless ignition is a bit confusing. While entering the car in a rainstorm, the car decided not to allow me to start it. I had to have my family stand in the rain until I could reset the start mode. Also, the laser cruise control doesnt work in the rain. I found this out the hard way! The navigation is great, but there are lots of buttons to press. Gas mileage on our first road trip of 600 miles gave us 27.1 mpg. This is just what they advertised. Very solid and with all the air bags, you feel very safe. The engine is much stronger than my previous older style Avalon. The warm and cold seats are great with long drives and a bad back. Im very happy with this purchase!