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 pm

  Plenty 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 pm

  I 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 pm

  This 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 am

  Great 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 am

  Much 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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  Pass on this car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Unhappy Camper - May 11 - 6:03 pm

  Not what I expected from Toyota! Frequent visits to the dealer for a variety of repairs including replacement of the intermediate steering column, repair of a faulty air bag system (which by the way involves disassembly of basically the entire interior), oil leak, and replacement of driver side leather seat for premature cracking wear. If thats not enough, its back in the shop once again because the faulty air bag light has come back on. I can not believe this is a Toyota. Had previously owned a Previa van that was extremely reliable. Would not recommend this car to anyone.

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  Great Car With A Few Caveats - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Deanie - May 6 - 3:06 pm

  Great 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 am

  I 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 pm

  The 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 pm

  Well built car. Very smooth and responsive. Has sufficient gadgets inside to play around. This car is worth the money.