Pros Smooth ride quality Plenty of standard tech and safety features for the money Roomy interior and comfortable front seats Long warranty
Cons Sluggish acceleration from the regular 2.5-liter engine Touch-style center stack controls can be distracting to use Hybrid can't match rivals on fuel economy
Pros Stellar interior quality Plenty of room for people and cargo Composed ride and handling Punchy powertrain
Cons So-so mpg ratings for a hybrid SUV Buttons instead of knobs for radio volume and tuning
Pros Standout styling 37 mpg without even trying Luxurious interior Excellent infotainment tech
Cons Touchy touch controls No wireless CarPlay with larger multimedia screen
The 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is smooth and sumptuous, and it leads the full-size-car field while getting great fuel economy to boot.
Pros Elegant interior with top-notch materials Lots of standard comfort, tech, and safety features Comfortable ride and spacious seats Outstanding fuel economy
Cons Less trunk space than many large cars and hybrids Some droning when accelerating
The 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid carries over unchanged.
PROS Interior is quiet and upscale, with roomy seating front and rear Returns exceptional fuel economy for a large sedan Trunk is among the largest among full-size hybrid sedans
CONS Infotainment system lacks operational smoothness
Pros Supportive front seats Power Low wind noise at highway speeds Ride quality Roomy backseat
Cons Backseat doesn't fold down Touch-sensitive controls Control layout Interior materials and design Trunk space Price
