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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Avalon - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By goskins0 - August 23 - 3:06 pmPlenty of room for head, legs and gut. Seats are comfortable and roomy. Car is extremely quiet and drives well.
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Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Jim - August 4 - 8:36 pmI bought the car as a Certified Pre- Owned in 11/07 with 16,000 miles on it. I have 49,000 miles now and I absolutely love it! I have not had ANY problems with the car. All it asks for is gas and oil. I had a 2001 Avalon prior to this one and this one is far superior in every way... style, comfort, power, features, reliability. Toyota definitely took the Avalon to the next level! I receive compliments on the car all the time. It is the best luxury car value on the market. I am averaging 23-24 mpg, and routinely get 28-30 mpg on the highway.
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2005 Toyota XLS - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By susanne sullivan - August 2 - 7:00 pmThis is the first Toyota I have owned. I am extremely pleased with the car-the ride is smooth, the engine is quiet yet powerful and without problems. My family is tall, ranging from 510" to 6 6" and everyone has commented on the generous leg room in the back seat without having to sacrifice leg space in the front.
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Great car! - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Stan Sarama - June 18 - 5:46 amGreat quality and quite a value when compared to competition. Have been an Acura owner and fan for the past ten years. When compared to the new RL this car served my needs and wallet a lot better. Love every aspect as compared to either RL or TL. Have no comlaints about either my old 2000 RL or 96 TL; however, at this point the 2005 Avalon is a much better buy for me than either of the Acura current offerings.
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MCD4822 Reveiw - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Alison Burlingame - May 13 - 11:40 amMuch roomier than the Camry. Especially noticable in back seat area. Gives you more for the money when comparing it to the Lexus 330 which we also own and paid the same price for. Smart key system is great, and many other electronic features.
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Great Car With A Few Caveats - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Deanie - May 6 - 3:06 pmGreat engine, good tranny, great brakes, very comfy, but handlings too soft (less safe). The better handling Touring model remedies this, but cant be had w/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), the best safety feature after brakes and seatbelts, so Touring wasnt an option for me. Eats up highways serenely and stress-free while providing great MPG and outstanding passing power. Handsome alloy wheels and attractive but mature styling round out this excellent car. To protect Lexus models with which Avalon compares more than favorably, Toyota handicaps Avalon interior with plastic wood, lame-colored leather of avg quality, & denies the athletic Touring of VSC. Touring w/VSC could hurt GS300 sales.
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Sir William - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Sir William - May 3 - 9:33 amI dont know why any one would buy a Lexus and pay the extra money. The car is beautiful to look at and a dream to drive.
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Want a 300? Get an Avalon instead. - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By ledchp16 - April 28 - 4:33 pmThe Avalon is new and better than ever, with almost Lexus-like Styling, Lexus-like luxury, and Lexus- like Power, no wonder it is great
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Well built car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By shyam - April 20 - 8:40 pmWell built car. Very smooth and responsive. Has sufficient gadgets inside to play around. This car is worth the money.
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Best car I have ever owned - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By sharon McElravy - April 13 - 4:26 pmI have purchased a new car ever 2 to 3 years since 1974, and this is the best one yet. The cost was a little bit more than I usually spend, but I feel it was well worth it. It handles great, has a great appearance inside and out. Everthing is at your finger tips, you dont have to reach around for things. There is only one thing that I would change; there is not a good place to put your cell phone or to charge it while driving. Other than that I would not change a thing.