2020 Toyota Avalon FULL REVIEW: Do You Even Need an SUV?

[@nissan2829]

One really good reason to by an avalon, everyone else has a camry

[@jax1079]

This is true, and the Avalon is far better looking.

[@mone.m.7715]

@@jax1079 don't you think Toyota should fit their navigation screen somehow better than what its right now, for example like Genesis G90. This is a big turn off to me

[@TripleBerg]

Just bought a Avalon Hybrid and it’s great. Jumps off the line well but a little weak on high end, but I knew I wasn’t getting a sports car. Plus $6400 off sticker price. Sweet 👍

[@jax1079]

H. Hemphill That’s a good deal! Well done!

[@rogu3tharonin]

@nissan2829 it's the exact reason why I bought the 2020 Avalon over the Camry. You don't see any Avalon's on the road. Had my car for 2 months. Only seen five. Camrys... Everywhere LOL. Also got a great deal for it. New $6500 off sticker w/ at no extra cost LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY & 10 YEAR ROADSIDE + too much more to list lol. I would have to be committed to a mental institution if I was to pass that up LOL.

[@sheldevsim]

I gave you a like from the moment you said "I like to ride up high because I am insecure" 🤣🤣🤣. The avalon and the camry are sooooo nice

[@jax1079]

Haha! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Gerryinthewoods]

This comment hit home. No SUV for me. 😀

[@TripleBerg]

“The Avalon and the Camry are sooooo nice” I have one of each.😊 Great vehicles

[@jeffreyjeziorski1480]

​@@TripleBerg......so do I.....gonna keep both.

[@RichardShelton]

I took my wife to sit in a Highlander today, can't buy anything new without her seat approval. Well, she didn't like the seat in the Highlander, but loved sitting in an Avalon. So, there's that. Thanks for the nice review.

[@jax1079]

You're welcome! Might have her try the seat in the Mazda CX-5 or CX-9, which both drive far better than the Highlander and are much nicer inside. 😉👍🏻

[@jerryhicks2566]

We did the same thing. I took her to drive the Highlander 3 times and each time she also wanted to drive the Avalon. We have had our 2020 Avalon Limited about a month and both of us absolutely love it! Great video Jax!

[@occckid123]

@@jerryhicks2566 just get the Avalon awd :)

[@danieledwards9856]

That’s what convinced us to go for an Avalon too- the seats are comparable to the Audi A6, Merc E class and BMW 5 series for 30% less in my opinion.

[@psgrenier]

How comfortable are the seats in the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 compared to the Avalon?

[@texan903]

Because of the relative value of the Avalon over the ES, I think the Avalon will be my next car. They're so dependable that buyers tend to keep these well beyond 200k and still trouble free. Today I saw a 2000 Avalon and it was quiet even now and the body in good shape. That example is why Avalons do not sell today; they are literally too reliable and most people who buy them tend to keep them until they fall apart, which is almost never. With the demographic Toyota targets this car with, the Avalon often outlasts the owner. Getting to scoop one up before Toyota decides to pull them off the market is incentive to try to pay off the Altima I have, early.

[@jax1079]

All good points. The current Avalon is severely underrated car that deserves more love.

[@JudeFunk37]

Did you buy an avalon? I just bought a 2020 avalon xle today. Picking it up tommrow. I was BLOWN AWAY by the quality and technology in a car at that price point. I've seen that the 3.5v6 is one of the most reliable engines not only in toyota but in the whole car industry. I'm in love just from the test drive.❤🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@texan903]

@@JudeFunk37 congratulations on your purchase, I know you will thoroughly enjoy it! I haven't gotten an Avalon yet but if things work out favorably for me, I'm going to take the plunge of Avalon ownership.

[@JudeFunk37]

@texan903 awesome, yeah I drive about 20hrs per week. I'm coming from a 2010 F150 XLT to the 2020 Avalon. I'm now a huge toyota fan. Happy that my avalon was built in America 🇺🇸. Just that extra touch that means alot to me. Knowing my brothers and sisters built my beautiful vehicle ❤

[@benzboston]

you better hurry.toyota just announced they are pulling the avalon model lineup after 2022 model.

[@enuaauabsm82]

Thank you so much for your review! You understand what this car is about! I cannot tell you how many car reviews I look at for comfortable family cars and they review 0-60, the cornering and focus on the sport aspect of a comfortable car and it's ridiculous! Why would I care about the sportiness of a car when it's not made for that so once again thank you for being the only one on KZbin out of hundreds who know how to review a car

[@jax1079]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@marielamb3356]

Wonderful refreshing review! Who needs a SUV? Sedan provides moreover ride for those long road trips!

[@jax1079]

Very true! Thanks for watching!

[@henckel43]

2006 Sequoia owner here lol, Avalon will be my next car though for sure

[@jax1079]

Haha! Glad you stuck around through the video. I think you’ll really like the Avalon. Thanks for watching!

[@saurabhchowdhry3423]

This video is so well made!

[@jax1079]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@garymelchor822]

Great job on the review. Informative, factual, and funny.

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@asv1392]

First time on your channel! You have a great voice I was not expecting that 😂

[@jax1079]

Haha! Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@ayodelekenneth7793]

Excellent! What a review! Toyota should pay this guy heavily for this masterpiece! If this guy didn't change your big SUV plans, you have a heart of stone 😂 btw, I'm definitely getting the '22 Avalon. But really, nice one👍🏾

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much!

[@jeremiemorson2198]

I agree. Most people who drive suv's and crossovers have no actual need for them, other than to satisfy a level of insecurity or just fit in with everyone else. Manufacturers have now saturated the market with these useless wastes of space. Most suv's and crossovers can't tackle an off road course if there lives depended on it. I'm all about the sedan, lower center of gravity, better quality and comfortable. In most cases they do the job just fine.

[@jax1079]

Very true! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@jeremiemorson2198]

@@jax1079 Thank u for the review

[@kiwiinterstates3190]

That’s exactly true. I managed to convince my parents to buy a fully loaded 2020 Camry XLE instead of a large SUV as our new family car. Great on gas and awesome for road trips.

[@tonywatson1358]

Best vehicle review for my visceral and intuitive understanding of what this car is. Unlike other comparable and informed reviewers this presentation emphasizes the cultural allure of vehicles and then sits us down on the back porch to make sense of it all

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@keecheeyazh4644]

Had a 06 Avalon and it was a beauty I loved her.. 2020 Avalon 😍😍😍😍

[@jax1079]

They're highly underrated cars.

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Its an “It” not a “her” lol 😂 cars don’t reproduce...

[@rashadfranklin1390]

@@JesusIsLord7773cars are most definitely a her… You’re weird.

[@hothotheat3000]

Avalon gives you luxury interior without the luxury label. Doesn’t attract attention at all, which I prefer. You can also haggle on the price because no one ever buys them and dealerships want them GONE. We got our salesman to knock almost $6,000 off the price.

[@jax1079]

That's an excellent point! Thanks for watching!

[@samukahtviv1]

Dang 6k ??! I don’t know if that’s possible today

[@hothotheat3000]

@Sam buy on the last day of the month. They’re desperate to make their goal numbers and you will get a bargain!

[@leodionne948]

The Toyota crown can’t replace the Avalon . The Avalon is a better car. The crown is in to replace the Avalon . that was my thinking. I wish they would continue to make the Avalon. I think 2022 or 2023 was the last time they are making the Toyota avalon

[@jax1079]

Correct

[@johnlorda6527]

just traded in my 2017 Camry SE for used 2020 Avalon limited with 4500 miles on it. The differences between the two are crazy Love the Avalon and I did grow up in the 80's with a family that bought Oldsmobile Cutlass sierras.

[@jax1079]

Nice! My first car was a 1976 Olds Cutlass 😂

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Thank you for every single one of your spot--on and real-life reviews. You rock! Another genuine liked,, subscribed and shared fan.

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

[@이법련]

Korea only sells one xle hybrid.The more I ride, the more I'm satisfied.A good car!It's cheaper and more cost-effective than Lexus es300h.Lexus is a premium, of course.Not enough shortcoming options xle

[@robruben13]

Got the trd. Wanted to feel a bit more when driving. Great car. Hope to own it for a long time

[@jax1079]

Nice choice!

[@namoraxo]

I love the Avalon in the limited trim.

[@khargis]

My Mom and Stepdad have one. I love it. It rides like I’m in a Lemo. You have so much room in the back,I feel like I’m really far away from them in the front. The Leather is AMAZING. So smooth and it smells so good. Also they have the wet black. Its beautiful. They also said they drove a Lexus first,then the Avalon. The said for a $20,000 difference the car wasn’t that much different.

[@jax1079]

Nice! Sounds like a sweet ride!

[@khargis]

@@jax1079 they used to buy Camrys. But they said for the difference it was worth a little more money.

[@jax1079]

@@khargis Absolutely agree. Avalon is way cooler than the last gen Camry anyway.

[@wurly164]

I have the 2014 Avalon limited, love it, but I don’t like the new grill on this car

[@AndysGeneral]

Like every other new car on the road today

[@ResplendentRaider]

Grill is probably could be a deal breaker

[@peaceineachsmile3871]

been driving the 06 Avalon Limited since 2015. Nice driving experience. Air conditioner is one of the best! It is a great great car to have for long trip and long distance driving. Best car i ever own. I fix and maintain it myself, it is the only way i can afford it when it does have problems. Newer Avalon has better suspension. I also love my v6 camry se because it consumes less gas and it performs and responses so well when you really have to hustling out there in crowed city.

[@jax1079]

Yup, the Camry can move when it has to. Thanks for watching!

[@benzboston]

wow.what a great in depth review of the avalon.you really did a great job with the review.i love the avalon ive had 4 of them so far and am gonna be buying a newer one.never had a problem with any of them.beautifully engineered vehicles

[@jax1079]

Why thank you! Best of luck picking up a new one, and thanks for watching!

[@TNTTruth1]

I bought a 2021 Avalon TRD and I like it a lot!

[@jax1079]

Awesome! That's such a rare and special beast!

[@carloscampos-qf8iz]

just bought mine a month ago and im in love!!!!

[@jax1079]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@yoganandramen9873]

Great review man. Bravo 👏🏽 you just won another subscriber

[@jax1079]

Awesome, thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@danielboone94]

Even though this video is old I enjoyed this video very much. I'm also a Georgian. Tifton area

[@jax1079]

Nice! And thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@w.e.s.]

I hate suvs. Whats the point? 90 percent of them r 2wd. If i need a 4wd i want something that actually can not get stuck like a subaru. They r all junk and look the same. Really not that spacious either. They got so much junk taking up the inside the last 5 years non r even practical. I got a charger rt and a family of 4. We all fit perfect anywhere we go. Not even that cramped.

[@MeleysTessarion]

Toyota obviously got tired of y’all calling their sedans bland & ordinary. GET EM!! 👏🏽👏🏽🤷🏽‍♂️ I’m sick of hearing it too tbh

[@jax1079]

True! This is a very good looking sedan, outside and inside.

[@MeleysTessarion]

JAX the taillights just give me BMW vibes 🔥🔥

[@brindledog2006]

My Sequoia is 18 years old and works great. Hardly any issues and we always maintained it. I passed it to my daughter now and I have the Lexus suv.

[@jax1079]

Nice! Sounds like a pretty good lineup. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

As someone who owned a 2018 Camry and now a 2020 RAV4 I have to say I like modern Toyota's. While certain parts of the Avalon's interior are nice however there isn't much more space in it over the Camry or the RAV4. The center console in the Avalon takes up so much space. Honestly if you are considering the Avalon get the lexus ES

[@jax1079]

Definitely a valid alternative. Also have a review on that car. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

@@jax1079 thank you for making videos. I was shocked to see how similar is interior space the RAV4 is to the Camry and Avalon the TNGA platform isn’t very efficient with interior space

[@jax1079]

True. It's average. (You notice this in the Highlander big time.) It's not as magical with space as a Honda. That said, I just bought a RAV4 for my new driver, sooo.... 😂 Check that video out to see my reasons.

[@celiknt]

Thank you Jax. Great review. 👍🏼

[@jax1079]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@EzMDr]

best avalon review ever

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@meghanadonahue]

As a shorter person, I like the more shallow trunk space.

[@TripleBerg]

This brought back memories of having 14 year old daughters.😊 And yes, I bought a 2020 Avalon. Sweet ride 👍

[@jax1079]

Haha! Good choice. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@TripleBerg]

@@jax1079 Hybrid XLE with moon roof and JBL sound system. Gets 45 MPG in town. Best feature? $6500 off of MSRP.

[@jax1079]

Well played! Gotta love that! 👍🏻

[@ericd.4460]

I love Avalons and I loved this review a lot.

[@jax1079]

Why thank you! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@Diego-oh6qv]

This video should have way more likes!! Putting aside your opinion on the car, I personally like this car. The guy did a great job at reviewing the car and explaining how it feels to drive a toyota avalon.

[@jax1079]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@kellyaustin7487]

Funny because I own both, a Toyota Avalon and a GMC Yukon XL. They both serve a different purpose and I get lots of use from both. It basically depends on your needs and sometimes taste. Excellent review by the way.

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And that sounds like a nice two vehicle fleet. :-)

[@kellyaustin7487]

@@jax1079 Both are older models paid in full with what seems to be a million miles on them. But I can personally vouch for both as they keep our travels fun, practical, and safe.

[@zachi70]

What color is this Avalon? It’s beautiful.

[@parrotheaddanny]

Great review! Bought the 2020 Avalon Hybrid! Going to drive it till I die!

[@jax1079]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent video!

[@jax1079]

Thank you!

[@MrIcecapone]

This was a great review! You summed it all up very nicely. Mixed in with great witty humor. I was waiting for you to say wafts one more time at the end of the video lol. I actually bought a 2021 touring Avalon and I love it love it. I'm 6'3 with 2 teenage boys that will be 6'5 in the next 2-3 years so this was a no brainier. I have never bought a new car because of depreciation however I couldn't pass up on the deal as well as what they were offering me on my 2008 Audi a4 which wasn't worth a coke and a smile lol. The great thing is Toyota has great resale value and it honestly wasn't that much more than the 2020. Anyway you just got yourself a new subscriber! Keep em coming. My wife has a Venza and looking to upgrade that in a year, so I'll be watching 😉

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻 Should have the new Venza at some point next month. 👍🏻

[@MrIcecapone]

@@jax1079 awesome I remember when we bought our Venza like 6 years ago they said they were going to discontinue it... But here it is. Also what are your thoughts on the touring Avalon compared to the VW Arteon I was initially trying to get that but numbers didn't work for them so went with Avalon. Long term I'm thinking Toyota lasts longer with less maintenance as well as maintenance costs since VW is German.

[@jax1079]

@@MrIcecapone Absolutely. A good friend at work just bought an Arteon, and it's gorgeous, but I don't think I could ever trust a German brand for long term reliability. I'd say you made a good choice. :-)

[@MrIcecapone]

@@jax1079 much appreciated I can now sleep soundly 👌🏾 😎

[@Jocktech]

You got my subscription at the 35 second mark

[@jax1079]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@sethmeaseles3301]

What's annoying about the suburban paint problem is that GM still hasn't quite figured it out. The 2020 model my grandma has had peeling problems 2 separate times after getting it repainted at a chevy dealership.

[@jax1079]

This is true

[@Farhodsolo75]

Almost 2 years with my 2019 Touring

[@jax1079]

Trouble free, I imagine 😉👍🏻

[@Farhodsolo75]

Rewatched this video again today , I was looking for an suv this is funny it was an armada .

[@iGamerRUS]

Such an awesome car. Just bought one ‘22 XLE but with no mileage in Russia. Really love that car, but I think that fwd gonna make me suffer during winter time. Bought it brand new twice less expensive than Highlander

[@jax1079]

Nice, good to hear

[@GreyValkrie]

College student with a beater 2012 fiesta sedan here, defo gonna upgrade to the Avalon if it's still good when Im done driving this fiesta to the ground. This thing looks amazing for a daily commuter.

[@jax1079]

Absolutely! You can always pick up a used one from this generation. The nice thing about Toyotas is that you don't have to fear the mileage. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffrrey6791]

Hey JAX AUTO So ive been thinking about getting an avalon limited, but i gotta ask and really want to know, how is the torque and the bottom end tourqe? I use to own a 96 chevy pickup with a 5.0 v8 with the catalytic converter cut out, that truck got me to work and home on time everytime doing the speed limit, never had to worry about having to leave ealier so i can get to work on time doing the speed limit bearly had to press the gas pedal to get moving and was going pretty quick for the speed limit and i really miss that. Right now i have a toyota camry 4 cylinder and it is SLOW if im on the interstate i drive 79 to get to work on time everytime. is this avalon doing the speed limit as quick as that old rotton pos truck? not super high rpms all the time, just super nice speed limit cruising getting to work on time everytime. Quick but doing the speed limit down the road not the slowest thing possible, getting passed by everything feeling like a hazard in a 5 lane interstate?

[@jax1079]

Don't worry. This isn't slow.

[@punkmanmatthew]

I'm actually looking at the Camry XSE V6 or the Avalon XSE V6. I wish I could drive both but they are too far away from me. I'm looking for interior quality and ride comfort. The faster Camry does seem appealing and it seems to maybe have a little more options on it than the Avalon but the Avalon seem more luxurious still and I'm thinking maybe the ride quality is better? What do you think?

[@jax1079]

Well, as you can see in my Camry review, the V6 is very entertaining, but that being said, it’s not like the Avalon is slow. (The Camry is likely geared a bit shorter to enhance the acceleration in the first few gears.) I’m not going to pretend that the Camry is a great driver’s car, though. (As I said in the review, I’d still take an Accord over a Camry any day of the week.) Because of that, I’d probably take the Avalon. It has a nicer interior, a bit more space, isn’t appreciably slower, and is much better looking in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@TripleBerg]

JAX Plus I’ve heard the Camry tends to float some in cornering. I still like my 2009 Camry but it had a shorter wheelbase then. My 2020 Avalon Hybrid rides well but the V-6 is definitely faster off the line.

[@pianodude07]

I had a 1997 Avalon Limited with 220,000 miles. It drove like a charm. I regret selling that car.

[@jax1079]

They are legendarily reliable for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@AmericanKendoll]

What does Tampa Florida have to do with the Car?

[@JecuskyGarrett]

Do you have any links to any of the music you used in this video (even if it's royalty free?)

[@jax1079]

Check out Epidemic Sound. It's where I get all of my music 👍🏻

[@JecuskyGarrett]

@@jax1079 Sweet! Thanks man!

[@jax1079]

No problem! I've got an affiliate link in my newer videos you can use so they know I sent you 😉👍🏻

[@SH-jd3zg]

Considering trading in my 18 Impala for this but I feel the interior isn't much of an upgrade

[@jax1079]

Probably not. The Impala was an underrated car, so I'm not sure you'll find a huge difference going to the Avalon. Unless you plan on keeping it for a decade, I doubt you'll see a huge reliability difference, either. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Esthe502]

Ever since I went to Tampa I started seeing Toyota Avalon's appear everywhere across the Busch gardens parking lot

[@jax1079]

Sounds about right...

[@allerick]

My neighbor has an Armada, and I confess to secretly judging him for it.

[@jax1079]

Completely understandable🤣

[@MT-pp1dg]

I ❤️ my Avalon. I bought it new in 2019 and it's the best sedan I've driven. I have a 4 runner if it's going to be a rainy day.

[@jax1079]

Nice! That’s a good lineup. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@savedby_grace6110]

Excellent review! Really enjoyed it. 😁

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much!

[@savedby_grace6110]

I loved how sincere your review was and truthfulness concerning American sedans. Awesome! Had me laughing..

[@DeltaRoots]

🔥💯💪🏿 excellent review

[@jax1079]

Thank you!

[@wurly164]

Start at 7:00

[@MissValdostaFeedAndGrain]

Great video and review! LOL👍👍😹😹. That is a sweet ride. I loooove my ‘16 Avalon. Funny thing is, I bought it new when I was 44👀👀👀😹😹. I have never fit the demographics for any of the cars I’ve owned LOL! My friends / family always have laughed at me for driving “sedans”, but I like 4 door cars. My Avalon rides like a dream and it will FLY! The major change I like in the new model are the new climate control buttons/panel (even though, as you said, they feel cheap). My ‘16 Avalon has those horrific “smooth” buttons that are impossible to see or navigate when driving w/o having to take my eyes off the road. That panel is awful. That’s my only gripe about the car. And like another commentor, I also have a V6 Camry ( 09) that has 175k miles on it and still drives and looks like a dream. And that V6 will zoom also👍👍. Thanks again! Now go hug your wife’s Suburban😹😹😹

[@jax1079]

Haha! Can't talk bad about the Suburban! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@chewpaeng12]

Hows the car performing after 3 yrs?

[@jax1079]

Don't know, Toyota frowns on it if we keep the test cars 😂

[@heefq8121]

What is the name of this color ?

[@chronson30]

Jax - thoughts on the 21 Avalon with the 2.5L with AWD?

[@jax1079]

Haven't tested it, but I imagine it's probably great as long as speed isn't a priority. 😉👍🏻

[@Gerryinthewoods]

JAX....would you please tell me the name of the exterior color? Can’t tell if it’s silver/blue or gray. Thank you.

[@jax1079]

Thanks for watching! I believe it was Harbor Gray, but I’m not sure if that’s different for 2021 (since my tester was a 2020), but whatever it was called, it was definitely gray. I thought it looked pretty great, myself.

[@Gerryinthewoods]

JAX Thanks for the response. Great review. Entertaining too. One of the best I’ve ever viewed. You’re the man.

[@jax1079]

@@Gerryinthewoods I appreciate it!

[@reianonymous9487]

Underrated review, though if you could mount another camera over your head and show some shots of you driving or a camera angle change could be visually not boring.

[@HelpatHomeJim]

You got a new subscriber and made my day all at the same time. Bring on the big cars; SUVs stink! I've owned three Avalons and loved them for their durability and yes, their ability to make driving fun at times. I currently own a 2012 Toyota Highlander and it is the safest, most boring mode of gas guzzling transportation I have ever owned. At least it is pretty to look at. This is going to be my next car, great job!

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

[@marekgrabias976]

Back legroom space very important!!!

[@kevinnguyen5591]

hey! its 301 horse power. Not 300 lol. I own one and is beautiful to ride.

[@jax1079]

Haha! Sometimes I round 🤣 And yes, it's a really well sorted ride.

[@Gerryinthewoods]

Great review, JAX. Especially for a guy who had been questioning whether or not to go the SUV route instead. I think you really addressed my dilemma. My only real dislike is how low you sit in the Avalon, but I can deal with it- as a guy who will buy this for retirement long distance travel with my wife. Overall, the Avalon appears to be a steal at this price and I like the Limited version the most. Thanks.

[@jax1079]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ericd.4460]

Yes, get the Limited trim!

[@steveg4589]

A kind of been there/done that for me. Last year I had a 2007 vic. Only 80,000 miles. Then things started failing...almost everything from time to time, nickel, diming me to death. I had enough. Bought a used 2017 Avalon Limited, well-maintained. Phew.

[@jax1079]

Nice! Great choice!

[@jamilabramirez1869]

Love Avalon me watching this from Houston Tx

[@jax1079]

Nice! Welcome!

[@hazembasuny6467]

I will never buy an avalon but i really enjoyed the video very informative especially when you compare it to other cars

[@jax1079]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@Suhhdew]

I also love road trips and also hate bathroom breaks 😂

[@jax1079]

You get me. Thanks for watching!

[@danieledwards9856]

Just ordered one a few weeks ago- have to wait until March for delivery.

[@jax1079]

Long wait, but I think you'll find it's worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@danieledwards9856]

@@jax1079 Thanks buddy, I hope so! Unfortunately the v6 isn’t available here, so we had to go for the hybrid.

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

Two years ago I rented a Chevy Malibu. After a couple of minutes with the car something was going wrong with the Stop& Start system. I returned the Malibu and all they had left was a GMC Denali Yukon. At the time my current personal car was a 2010 Impala which was a large size. Wrong! That Denali was B@#% move out my way at every stop light. I even had pulled up to a Toyota Landcruiser and still that Yukon was bigger. It was like a Shaq over all cars and SUVs Damn never again I felt like I was the T-Rex and all Corollas, Focus and Civics were trying to get out my way once I pulled up behind them😄. Anyway I currently now own a 2018 Camry and love it. But I think if I decide not to get a preowned Lexus GS. Then the Avalon will be next on my list. Its really a elegant looking car that doesn't really scream attention.

[@jax1079]

That is true. It makes you feel good (and even spoils you a little bit) without drawing attention to itself. Thanks for watching!

[@robertortiz8540]

JAX, I have the 2020 Avalon XLE basically the Avalon is the sister of the Lexus with the Lexus you're paying for the name. The Avalon you don't find the similarities between the old models Toyota did a marvelous job in updating and adding more style and aggression to the Avalon.

[@jax1079]

Absolutely right! Thanks for watching!

[@rashadfranklin1390]

Well now the Avalon has disappeared.. Did it suck?

[@jax1079]

Not at all, but it didn't sell and had old people vibes.

[@robertwilliams6218]

"6 and a half feet tall" That is a good change! I am so sick of reviewers who are 5'8 and 150 review the seat room in a compact car and call it midsize and say plenty of room. I'm 6'2 330 myself and was considering a Venza. You got me at the why would I have to sit high up? I have changed my view of this car because if you like how it drives it can't possibly drive like my dad's 2000 Buick LeSabre although they are similar size. I didn't know this color is greenish-gray either I always thought it was a blue. I dig it with the brown leather.

[@jax1079]

I do think the Venza class of "barely" SUVs will end up being where most people go since they offer more of the benefits of both worlds; however, if you don't need the height of an SUV, the Avalon will drive even better and is actually a genuine bargain. The Highlander Hybrid I tested a few weeks ago was fantastic and fully loaded, but it was north of $50k, which is pretty steep. The Avalon can be similarly equipped for almost $10k less, and it looks a lot better in my opinion, too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@robertwilliams6218]

@@jax1079 I pulled the trigger on one of the last 2020 limited hybrid and I must say you were 100% correct this is the nicest sedan I've ever drove. The cabin is roomy and the trunk deep. No need for a huge crossover and I get 43 mpg.

[@jax1079]

@@robertwilliams6218 Glad to hear it! Hope you enjoy many trouble free miles. 👍🏻

[@coolslc]

Been looking for a 2020 touring or limited, but hard to find in my area… 🤞🏽

[@jax1079]

Going to be even harder to find now that the Avalon is no more, unfortunately

[@oldschoolwarrior]

The title grabbed me because I’m considering this or the Venza. However, given that you’re comparing this to an SUV, it would’ve been extremely helpful to see how much trunk space there is in this car. That’s the biggest factor for me. A 10-second clip showing the trunk would’ve been ideal.

[@jax1079]

Understandable. This was from the early channel days. I was clearly much less effective 😂

[@oldschoolwarrior]

@@jax1079 It was still enjoyable.

[@othman0077]

Avalon 2021 soon 😍😍

[@jax1079]

Next month will be the 2021 TRD Avalon. Stay tuned 😉👍🏻

[@paulmueller6307]

Hi JAX,I liked the review.One question,were you kinda,sorta,in a way,trying to convince,possibly,in a roundabout way,yourself and your family need to get rid of that goliath suv, w/sub-teen gas mileage,indirectly in a vlog?LOL

[@jax1079]

Just might have been... Haha!

[@gowoag5824]

Hoping to get this as my first car

[@jax1079]

Not a bad way to start driving

[@gowoag5824]

@@jax1079 Just not a fan of how expensive they are even nowadays. They’re great when it comes to selling since they hold value really well but that’s a double edged sword when it comes to buying the car vs selling it.

[@joshuafowler990]

I love Toyota but nothing beats the Lexus ES350 no matter what year you have the car is built like a tank! Never gives problems like Mercedes and especially BMW.

[@jax1079]

For reliability absolutely

[@ericshen4909]

Just brought mine last week, the rear view camera looks like 10years old car.

[@jax1079]

Yes, one of its weaker points. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

[@gordonarnold7465]

I Totally Agree With Your Review 👏👍💪 I Just Love The Look Of It 👊👀😁 You Are On Point 👊 👏 HAPPY 😊 NEW 🎊 YEAR 🎉

[@jax1079]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Springbok314]

Excellent review, thanks. Laughed at the comments about 90s American sedans so true. GM will soon join Ford in phasing out sedans. Really wonder how much longer Toyota will produce the Avalon; as noted below you can haggle over the price (the new TRD versions look goofy imho). Need to replace a leased 19 Malibu (not a bad car) and I will try the Avalon. Wife's made in Japan RAV4 is a great vehicle.

[@jax1079]

Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your upgrade 😉👍🏻

[@callending]

Thanks for this video - just found it. I owned a 93 Mercury Marquis - LOL -- yes, man did that car suck. The ride was horrific, the inside plastic panels rattled like crazy, the only advantage it had was easy to service. FYI...I rented an OLDER Toyota Avalon...back in the early 2000s....and I actually liked it. I have a 2012 Audi A6 super-6 and love love love that car, even w/100k miles but if I were in the market for an upgrade the Avalon would be right up there.

[@jax1079]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻 Yeah, the old GM was a pretty awful vehicle. I imagine your A6 is a much better ownership experience. 😂

[@freedomwatch3991]

Why don't they sell crown in the US?

[@jax1079]

Be a lot cooler if they did 😉👍🏻

[@freedomwatch3991]

@@jax1079 I mean it's such a great car and the Toyota century has a class of its own.

[@texan903]

Probably because the Crown would overlap with Lexus. Toyota can barely move Avalons nowadays, Crown would not sell well here.

[@S32e]

How much?

[@kenyattapurnell8112]

Take this Subscription Jax... You earned it sir!

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@520cuban]

I can listen to this dude car reviews all day. He's hilarious while driving the point home.

[@jax1079]

Why thank you!

[@CurtisBenjaminIsrael4453]

Yes, it IS a beautiful car. I just CANNOT shake the way the back is designed!! I dont like that part too much. I prefer the previous "back" design. Cant wait to see the design AFTER this one.

[@jax1079]

That's funny because I love the back end. I guess it's just.a matter of preference. I'm interested to see where Toyota goes from here as well. Most of their styling has really picked up lately, so hopefully they'll keep up with the success. Thanks for watching!

[@ResplendentRaider]

The back is what i love about it😅. The grill is what i cant get over.

[@omancars]

I think gear 8 speeds is very bad on avalon ... gear 6 speeds will be better

[@jax1079]

There wouldn't really be much benefit, and the 8 speed auto is what allows the Avalon to top 30mpg on the highway. It would be difficult for it to get there with only six gears.

[@markfrancisalcantara8559]

My dream car ❤

[@jax1079]

You can make it happen! 👍🏻

[@46622127]

Good review!!! Did it right

[@jax1079]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Calventius]

Great briefing. I would do more showing.😅

[@jax1079]

Well, this is quite an old video…

[@eddieabd8151]

2007 Lincoln town car owner here 😉 You talking about comfort ride and road trips !!!! Lincoln Makes the Avalon speechless. 400. 000 thousands miles A few dollars i spend on maintenance. Besides that regular maintenance requires. I care less about technology that cars have nowadays. Back then brand new lincoln cost 10k less than the Avalon. It's sad they don't make town car anymore. After owning this car for more than 14 years. My next option will be either Avalon or similar Lexus.

[@jax1079]

Thanks for watching! It’s a shame that Lincoln has killed off both the Town Car and Continental, which I think could have a market with correct advertising and PR, but such is life. I think the new Avalon will suit your needs, but the Lexus ES likely rides even better.

[@stoptaxingme]

Agreed! My 1997 Lincoln Towncar is beyond glorious for $1500 versus 44K.... LOLOL this guy....