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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  Wonder car. - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By John Nofzinger - October 21 - 5:00 pm

  I have experienced as high as 32.4 MPG on the highway with my 2005 XLS Avalon and also have LOADS of power at the same time. Smooth, quiet, comfortable this car has it all. The JBL stereo system is great.

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  On the Road - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Donald Frank Colvin - October 3 - 9:26 am

  The new 2005 handles like a dream. Is quiet, maneuvers like a cheetah. I have yet to step on the gas full as of now because the 280 HP is way more than it needs. The temperature should be displayed at all times but it is not. I think the new engine is a little more noisy than my 98 Avalon but it is still very quiet in the passenger compartment. The sound system is fantastic. I have only 350 + miles on the car to date and the expected milage is as good if not better than advertised.

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  Great Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By GatorJeff - October 1 - 8:10 am

  Fast, roomy, great gas mileage, excellent look. This car has been great to drive and gets loads of compliments. I compared to the ES330 and the G35 and really felt the Avalon was the best in class. No other car has the mix of great looks, fuel ecomony and interior size like this car. I love driving it as it performance like a sports car but rides like a luxury car.

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  Next to Lexus. - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Ralph Joch - September 20 - 7:33 pm

  An absolute pleasure to drive, city or highway.

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  Avalon - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Joe / Orlando - August 16 - 2:20 pm

  I almost passed this car up in my search for a replacement for my 98 Camry with 150K miles on it. I just decided to drive one before I went on to the Mercedes dealership to buy the E- Class that I drove the day before. A close look told me that this was not the boxy, bland Avalon of old. What an amazingly exciting car Toyota has assembled here! Power to spare, and it is silky smooth. Interior design is beautiful and very comfortable. Best seat design for a big person that I have seen. The dual zone a/c is a little confusing at first, but I figured it out with practice. I would like to see a nice looking door guard worked in, but otherwise, this car is outstanding in every way. Big and roomy!

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  Winshield Wiper Controls - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By David Kosik - July 24 - 3:13 am

  Positioning of windshield wiper switch mechanism is too low down on the steering column. At times I inadvertantly hit it with my knuckle while shifting the gear knob causing the wipers to activate.

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  2005 Avalon Limited - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Momof2 - June 20 - 10:00 am

  Ive had this car 26 months now and have had no mechanical problems. Replaced the tires and brakes and regular maintenance. Very fun to drive for such a large car, Im still in my 30s and want something that carries my family comfortably and still has some power under the hood, and my Avalon has it all. Paint seems to be thin though, and has small rust spots in places, even though I wax 2x a year. Only big problem is that when I went to upgrade into a newer model, I lost all of my value due to Toyotas recent problems, and am now stuck upside down. The only good thing to that is at least my car is last me a good long time. Ill be bored of it long before it wears out, I believe.

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  another great avalon - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By bernard levine - June 17 - 2:33 pm

  over 10 years this is my 3rd and best avalon yet... amazing comfort in front with all the push buttons needed and easily handled... flat floor in rear with reclining seats and fantastic passenger confort... been getting compliments over the past 2 months of ownership.... just fearful of having it valet parked, because many cant handle the keyless operation with the push button ignition-but its been getting more and more popular... moving up to 20 mpg in the slow city and expect 29-30 on the highways

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  Incredible! Incredible! - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By fte - June 12 - 6:16 pm

  Have owned three Town Cars (traded a Cartier). The Avalon is more comfortable than ANY TC Ive owned. Fun to drive, good looking, filled with FEATURES (TC -- essentially zero!). Nav system is amazing and functional. Its quiet. The dash is simply beautiful. The laser cruise is sweet. Ive had three corvettes but Ive never been as excited about a car as this Avalon (The Toyo has 20 less HP than my vettes!). First Japanese car ever and it may not be the last. (Wife just got a Sienna and loves it too!) Were both 59. I feel like Im driving a BMW.

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  Great Luxury at Affordable Pricing - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Curt - June 5 - 10:33 am

  The 2005 Totyota Avalon is a great car at a great price. Fully loaded XLS only cost me $32k. It has navigation, vehichle skid control and very nice leather. The car is elegantly styled inside with a nice mixture of faux wood, metal and leather. The sound system is great, not very loud but the clarity and sound is wonderful. On the XLS model I would prefer more plush filled seats like in my SUV but the ones in there are good. The car has tons of room, in fact I dont mind riding in the rear seat because of the comfort and room. The power is excellent, you no longer fill intimidated to pass another vehicle because of the 280hp. Luxury that is affordable. Great Car!!