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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  2005 Improved in all ways - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Doug Robinson - August 4 - 1:13 am

  This is my 3rd Avalon, and with each new one they have done wonders in their improvements. The new 2005 with 280hp is much quicker and responsive. The interior is just fine. I got the GPS navigation - and while I do not NEED it, I love it. My area in Vancouver BC has high detail mapping and it is accurate to a few feet, quick and actually useful! The fine tuning on handling the shifting ability of the transmission makes it very quick and responsive. Sound system works fine. Ive had it about 6 weeks (1st in Canada) and have had not one problem. These cars work very well every day.

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  Great Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By wnavalon - July 24 - 8:40 pm

  I have put on 12,000 miles since last April and have had absolutely no problems at all. It gets between 31.5 and 33.0 miles per gallon on the freeway and averages 20.5 in town. Everything fits and there are no rattles. I will buy another one when the time comes

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  A superb luxury car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By volts amous - July 12 - 2:00 am

  A smooth beautiful car that gets head turning looks and has plenty of room and nice appointments.

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  A Work in Progress - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By twinbridges - July 7 - 1:10 am

  My 2005 Avalon XLS has a lot of nice features including, lots of interior space, reclining rear seats, good visibility, as well as good power. It has wide easy entry doors. However, there is ample room for improvement. For example, the transmission and engine hesitate at low speed. The "stainless steel" exhaust leave rust spots on the garage floor. There is only one keyed entry on the car. The rear window has significant optical distortion. The windshield also has some also. The side mirrors are not breakaway like GMs so figure on buying at least one in the next 5 years at $340. The suspension system could be stiffened. You have difficulty reading the odometer in daylight.

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  Best car I have ever owned - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By L Gigante - May 15 - 9:56 am

  Great power, economy and comfort. Lots of nice features and well thought out. Sharp looking but not gaudy.

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  Best Car I Ever Owned - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By JimG - March 20 - 7:43 pm

  My Avalon has been a dream come true. The car has been flawless and I have gotten over 34 mpg on the highway. I have no problems with interior noise as others have complained. I have had the vehicle for over a year and the only time it has been in the shop is for oil change. The push button start is great. I get annoyed when I have to take the keys out to start my other vehicle. My wife and I took it on a 800 mile trip to VA and the ride was very comfortable. I give the Avalon the highest rating.

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  Lexus Wana Be - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Lesie for less - March 5 - 10:16 pm

  Going from an LS 430 to the Avalon was a no brainer at half the price the ride is similar. The interior is bigger, just as comfortable for the driver with all the same toys as LS 430 with the nav, cooling seats and laser cruise, regular gas and wow wow wow what a gas mileage - 24 overall current on 87 octane cooooooollll. Dont push the trunk button while driving, the trunk will open, bad fault. Its too close to the rear sun blocking auto privacy screen.Overall its a buy-it for sure.

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  avalon touring review - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By suzanne collins - February 22 - 10:06 pm

  the touring is easy to drive, comfortable and eye appealing. The gas mileage is very good. This car is fun to drive.

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  Lexus quality for Toyota price - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Paul - February 3 - 7:10 pm

  This car has great power and outstanding gas mileage. 30 mpg on the highway! The stereo plastic cover is dumb and not needed. A/C and heated seats are the best! We owned a Volvo S80 T6 which was a mechanical nightmare so we are so excited to have this reliable car. I miss the volvo seats but thats it! This Avalon is a great value and beautiful to drive but I wish it had a more sporty feel... my wife loves it though and didnt want the Nissan Maxima that I tried to get us. This car is better than I thought even thought the older people seem to drive it after retirement. We are in our 30s so we are making it a cool car!

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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!