Toyota Avalon Model Years and History

In 2022 Toyota makes a few changes to the Avalon lineup eliminating the optional all-wheel drive for all trims, discontinuing the TRD trim, and offering the Hybrid XSE only with the Nightshade appearance package. Also, this will be the last production year for the Avalon.

For 2021, Toyota makes a few changes to the Avalon lineup, including adding all-wheel drive for two trims, a new Nightshade Edition for the XSE trim and Android Auto is also now standard on all models. The hybrid model's lithium-ion battery pack has been updated and now takes up less space.

The Toyota Avalon gets a full redesign for 2019, now riding on a larger chassis that offers more space for occupants with lots of new technology as well. Under the skin, the 2019 Avalon gets new engine options as well, with redesigned V6 and hybrid drivetrains. These new engines have appropriately been mated to a new transmission with more gears. The result is a car that is more comfortable and easier to live with than the car it replaces, while also offering plenty of technology to keep up with the times.

The Avalon remains essentially unchanged for 2018, however Toyota's Safety Sense System, previously only available as an option on Limited trims, is now a standard feature on all Avalons. Toyota's Safety Sense System includes automatic high beams, dynamic radar controlled cruise control, a pre-collision system and a lane departure warning system.

The Avalon remains essentially unchanged for 2017, however Toyota's Safety Sense System, previously only available as an option on limited trims, is now a standard feature on all Avalons. Toyota's Safety Sense System includes automatic high beams, dynamic radar controlled cruise control, a pre-collision system and a lane departure warning system.

The Avalon returns without a lot of big changes. Some mild design inside and out and some mild feature shuffling keep the Avalon up to date for 2016.

For 2015, Toyota have added a new trim level to the Avalon lineup, dubbed the XLE Touring Sport. The new trim adds a sinister variation to the normally somewhat subdued Avalon lineup. Available only in black, the XLE Touring sport features unique machine finished wheels, a dark blue interior, HID headlights and daytime running lights. All non-hybrid Avalon models benefit from the addition of paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel and an upgraded Entune entertainment system.

The Toyota Avalon carries over essentially unchanged from last year, when it arrived completely redesigned. A rear-view camera has been made standard to the base 2014 Toyota Avalon XLE, while on XLE Hybrid Touring and the XLE Touring model the blind-spot monitoring system has been made optional, allowing prices to be dropped on those models slightly.

The Avalon has been given a fresh new redesign for 2013. With a completely different interior and exterior than the outgoing model, the 2013 Avalon looks modern and sharp with just a hint of sportiness. The even bigger news for 2013 is the availability of a hybrid drivetrain for the Avalon, making it extremely fuel efficient for a car with such a heavy focus on luxury. Toyota borrows technology from the Prius to give the big Avalon some eyebrow raising fuel efficiency numbers, even managing to rate 40 mpg on the highway.

After a redesign in 2011, the Avalon carries into 2012 virtually unchanged.

The Avalon has been redesigned for 2011, with a reshaped exterior and completely redesigned interior, as well as a greater safety and technology feature list. Last year's powertrain has carried over unchanged.

For 2010, changes to Toyota's flagship Avalon sedan include rear-passenger auto up/down windows and a new exterior color, Sandy Beach Metallic.

For 2009, Toyota Avalon has dropped its mid-level Touring edition and is now offered in only three trim levels: XL, XLS and Limited. Safety takes the front seat for the 2009 Avalon making previously optional features standard equipment, including active front headrests, brake assist as well as traction and stability control.

A six-speed automatic transmission is new on the Toyota Avalon for 2008, replacing the previous five-speed, and the brake system has been revised to include larger rear discs and new aluminum rear calipers. Standard equipment has been expanded. All models now include a multi-information display, and added chrome interior trim. Touring and XLS models get new chrome door handles and a new wheel design, while a four-way power seat is now standard on the XL. An eight-way power seat is newly optional on the XLS. XLS and Limited models get new dark woodgrain and chrome trim and power lumbar adjustment; Limited models have a new sunshade that automatically deploys when shifting from reverse to drive. Also, the top JBL Synthesis sound system gains Bluetooth connectivity for 2008.

For 2007, all Toyota Avalons get a tire pressure monitoring system. The Avalon Touring gets an optional navigation system.