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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  Great Car, Simply the best for the Money - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By ledchp16 - February 1 - 1:13 am

  The car is wonderful. Its interior space is simply the best-in-class with excellent matterials and ergonomic design. The ride can be a little floaty, but is never harsh and uncomfortable, which is exactly what you should be looking for in a lux sedan. I have come to calling this car a poor mans Maybach. I say this because of the extraordinarily generous rear legroom, you might rather be a rear passenger than the driver!

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  May get car of the year - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By KMurray - November 15 - 3:06 am

  Extremely quiet, great ride, enjoy the power of the 280 hp engine..it really moves,got 31.66 mpg at 78 mph,we need that kind of mileage today, I liked the car before but did not like the style ... the new look is much better ... even got two exhaust pipes at the rear, transmisson up shifts are perfect but down shifts could be improved in 1st and 2nd.

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  Glorious New Avalon - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Suburban Toyota - November 9 - 7:36 am

  The new Avalon is everything youd want out of a Toyota. Its fast, comfortable, and full of fantastic features.

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  Excellent Vehicle - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By RALPH JOCH - September 17 - 2:40 pm

  Performance and ride are superb. The quiet ride is next to the Lexus. The handling is top notch. Totota did a marvelous job on this model of Avalon.

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  WOW! - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By George Hanover - August 31 - 4:16 pm

  I was happy with my Avalon XLS in 1996, liked my 99 Platinum Edition better, and was even more pleased with my 2002 XLS. But my new 2005 Limited is over the top. Sporty, comfortable, fun to drive, plenty of zip, the best Avalon mileage yet, and every bell and whistle imaginable, including Smart-key entry. I used to call them "the poor mans Lexus." Ill take my 05 Limited over the new GS Lexus.

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  What a GREAT Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Russ - August 30 - 6:20 pm

  The new body and interior are fabulous. The 05 is bigger, roomier, and gutsy beyond simliar model cars. I have a 95 Avalon with 230,000 that has been handed down to my son; car runs like a top. If you know anything about Toyota reliablity you know its second to none. This purchase broke one of my rules of normally buying year old, but when I saw this car, and then drove this car there was no turning back. There are serveral clever creature comforts inside and the 285hp make this a truly fun car to drive.

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  Superb car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Michio Takahashi - August 29 - 4:13 am

  Very nice smooth and quiet ride with plenty of "muscle". Large trunk space; dash board very well laid out. The audio components and systems are excellent with both CD and tape player. Anticipating the excellent maintenance and service of the Toyota vehicles and so far, I am experiencing it. The "hi-tech" rear view mirror with garage door opener, gate opener and its auto-dimming feature is a nice feature. The gas cap release and trunk opener conveniently placed in this model. A lot of improvements over the 2000 Toyota Avalon that I had and excellent trade in value that it had when I bought the present Avalon.

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  Quite Impressed - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By mrjohn - August 20 - 2:13 pm

  Was originally looking at Acura TLs and Infiniti G35s, but the extra space and better fuel economy of the Avalon won me over. I am just amazed that Toyota can take a 280 hp engine and still get 31 mpg on 87 octane, whereas Acura cant do that on the TL with premium fuel. Not to mention the Avalon is bigger, and hence, heavier. No complaints so far.

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  Great Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By kloogee - July 25 - 12:13 am

  So far this has been a great car. It is very spacious inside, has great power, and rides very smoothly. After a recent long distance trip, we all felt very fresh after a long day traveling. City MPG seems like it could be a bit better but is probably a result of my heavy foot. Highway mileage while in cruise control is good. With 5 passengers (4 large adults and a small child) plus a trunk stuffed completely full, we were averaging nearly 30 MPG while cruising steadily.

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  Big Ed from Plymouth - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By BigEd - July 24 - 12:06 am

  A pleasure to drive. Handles very well with plenty of power. Get the GPS navigation system. Its a must!