2020 Toyota Avalon TRD - POV Driving Impressions

[@jamestorrens645]

Not going to lie, Toyota's TRD sport sedans look and are pretty damn good.

[@yourfavcamry]

True mate

[@speakingtruths4215]

Toyota 86 Same 3.5 engine as in the boring Avalon. No horsepower upgrade. Most would say that makes it a profound disappointment. Imagine if the M5 has the same engine as a 530i.

[@jamestorrens645]

@@speakingtruths4215 I mean, i suppose, although 300+ horsepower is plenty to have some fun in. Besides, Toyota wasn't trying to make a car that accelerated really well, they were making a car that handled and drove really well.

[@KetchupRacingSquad]

​@@speakingtruths4215what 86 had the 3.5 they all use a 2.0 at least any since 2020

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

You are correct, I love the Avalon, but you get a Lexus ES for the same price if not cheaper, and with more features. They need to lower the price of the Avalon or I'm afraid it will be facing the fate of the Taurus in the next few years.

[@Bobbly_bobbby]

Energetic Fox Studios you can get pretty decent deal from dealers (at least in Canada), I got $8000 off from MSRP

[@DaddyDan77]

Check Autotrader the Avalon is discounted like the Impala used to be while the ES is treated like Cadillac DeVille's were in the 1960s - you aren't getting much of a discount.

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

​@@Bobbly_bobbby Wondering if it is worth trading in last year's Camry for an Avalon after the lease ends. Although, I tested it, and it kinda feels like the exact same car honestly. I pray they don't get rid of it, I really love that car and its design. I hope to get the same discount as you though.

[@OSTKCabal]

@@DaddyDan77 That's interesting to me - I work at a Chevy dealer, and I feel that GM didn't do anywhere near enough to market and discount the Impala. Plain and simple, the newer Impalas were simply incredible cars. Desperately deserving of an update by 2018-2019, but still a great car with a high-quality interior, comfort, efficiency, power, space, so on and so forth. GM gave up on one of their most famous nameplates because they refused to actually support it.

[@pranavm8233]

Howard Bergerson very reliable

[@mrhagerbomb7035]

I just drove one from Orlando to Virginia. Amazing ride. I can’t believe they got rid of these cars. I’ll be sure to keep this TRD Avalon for the rest of my driving life.

[@TheCrazyyGamer]

They are very good price right now I saw one in the street and I was complete shock that I never heard or saw them until last night now I’m looking to buy since the prices are so cheap for some reason when cars are supposed to last at least 8 years it’s not like an iPhone where you get one new every year or 3 so I’m not worried it’s discontinued

[@aritruths1452]

Your driving my car same color too. Hands down love it! Owner of almost an year.

[@aritruths1452]

@Gabe Hernandez jealousy and envy will get you no where in life. Praying you heal and recover from your evil thoughts!

[@persiashahdi5215]

@Gabe Hernandez Well it does seem like actually 13 people upvoted and TheTropher liked the comment too, so your pathetic "no one cares" attempt failed miserably. Take this L and walk away kid.

[@setter_soul_waifu0930]

@Gabe Hernandez you should've left your original comment then, got embarrassed the original comment got a heart?

[@matin6415]

I love the look and over all the car isa beauty congratulations

[@salemahmed8765]

@@matin6415 Feb

[@austynfield7475]

i never thought watching this would make me really like the car, that v6 with that exhaust sounds very addictive for me

[@TTGamingTrinh]

The TRD line up will make all the dad and granddad want to race with kids at red lights😂

[@TheBullshit2011]

😅😅😅😅😅 right

[@taimurahmed8186]

Kids?

[@kiwiinterstates3190]

Lol I have 2006 Avalon with this engine and I can smoke most things at the lights

[@alyamiV8]

😂😂😂

[@The07gt]

Especially when you have cocky punks who think they can drive. Experience goes a longer way than just thinking someone has a faster car than others.

[@saradgineremy8365]

Toyota Avalon is what the 2020 Camry should’ve looked like

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Ew lol

[@stereolababy]

this guy would use his turn signals on the moon

[@ak2112]

Too expensive and not actually sporty but I'd be lying if I didn't appreciate the stance of these every time I see one on the road.

[@farid6906]

I agree. I would better buy Ford Rapror for 72.000$. For this money I put downpayment.

[@donaldzuramp4404]

Yeah ill get the lexus is

[@taimurahmed8186]

@@farid6906 its not 72,000 though lmaoo. Its around 40k

[@farid6906]

@@taimurahmed8186 Nope. Ford Raptor costs over 65.000$. Just google it.

[@taimurahmed8186]

@@farid6906 bruhh I am talking about the Avalon

[@ARentz07]

Silver + the TRD package works nicely on this car. I'm with you on the price. It's hard to justify this when the Camry TRD exists, even if it has issues.

[@sacsmitty]

You took that corner like a champ at 5:30 while I was sitting here shitting my pants.

[@AllDayErrDay.]

Corner? You mean curve?

[@imscooby1926]

Ok listen I was just looking at this car I don’t need it but you make me want it

[@ll-notme-ll6629]

YOLO, Go for it and have fun with it 😎

[@alyssalam349]

BEST CAR REVIEWER ON KZbin

[@cameronsamayoa2829]

Ever since I saw the story on IG, I kept on waiting! 50 seconds later, here I am.

[@kylesalise]

Your reviews and taste in music is so good! 💯

[@michaeldicosmo6967]

I’ve been hoping you were going to do a video on this! Can’t wait for the night drive POV with this beauty.

[@khoinguyen8618]

Reminding me of the latest Mercedes S’ infotainment! XD

[@flea925]

The gears are way too long and I can't stand how it was constantly upshifting on the on-ramp. I've driven a Camry V6. These problems with the long gears and gear hunting make the 300 horsepower V6 feel unusable because it's dead in the lower RPMs and revving it out will get you to illegal speeds. Hardly a sporty or fun experience.

[@colelockridge5816]

I agree. Which is odd because the last generation avalons and camrys specifically the 2015-2017s with the v6 and 6 speed automatic were far better. The trans in those was smarter and the engine wasn't always pulling timing. Car didn't feel electronically controlled like these do.

[@DaddyDan77]

Current 8-speed Aisin Transmission (wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota) has that issue. It does the same in the few GM vehicles it was put into while GM was ramping up production of their 9-speed automatic. I agree also that Toyota uses the computers to handicap that V6.

[@OSTKCabal]

@@DaddyDan77 Agreed. The 8-speed 2016 Chevy Malibu Premier, one of the higher-production non-Toyota cars that particular tranny was used in, is significantly slower and less usable in the real world than the newer 9-speed models are. The shifting patterns simply aren't there - it's like they couldn't quite figure out a balance between efficiency and performance.

[@colelockridge5816]

@@DaddyDan77 it's really noticable. The thing spins its wheels to redline in 1st, then upshifts to 2nd and pulls timing and feels like it has 100 horsepower, and it's slow through 3rd too and then power comes back in 4th but the gears are so tall 4th is only used above 100 mph

[@ResplendentRaider]

The issue isn’t with the car, you’re looking for a sports sedan and its never tried to be that.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

We don't get the TRD Avalon in Canada, because nobody buys the regular version.

[@philipc239]

The Avalon TRD has red seat belts.. Just like my school bus!!! 😂😂😂 oh except the school bus has more orange than red seat belt... 😅

[@rolandcarter6500]

Only grandma and mom love that Avalon!

[@kiwiinterstates3190]

Been waiting forever for you to do an Avalon. I do have disagree just to get an ES over the Avalon however. Especially when it comes to the limited trim they are going about 7k under MSRP where I live and have as many if not more features than an ES. The Avalon is the smart buy but no price difference then the ES.

[@ramisaleh71]

Excellent engine with great value for money

[@kevonwalker8392]

Love the Avalon Ted but the price I would not do

[@D1man1525]

Is it just me or that Ford Fusion was trying to race? @7:03

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Think so

[@williamlong2682]

Yesssssssss Ga$ Money back in the sound test let’s goooooo😩🙌🏻🔥🔥

[@sshah2545]

I have a hard time seeing TRD without thinking: “Toyota Avalon Turd” Toyota really needs to stop doing this crap. They half-ass everything outside of making econoboxes. If you’re going to make a sport model, make a SPORT model...

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Isn’t that how you pronounce *TRD??*

[@mdjalaluddin1803]

Maybe u should stop being dirty minded

[@IReahpZz]

I am sad. Even Ford did a better half ass job with the fusion sport. At least it came with a twin turbo 6 and awd 🤣

[@carguyns4348]

Shikhar Shah lol, I agree, they made a TRD version, but didn’t improve the performance, Toyota has become very lazy these days, it’s like they don’t make a performance vehicle anymore without partnering up with other brands to make performance vehicles and just making some of their cars look aggressive, like they need to make a real performance vehicle themselves

[@ashwinthiagarajan2650]

Wait for the GR Corolla bro After that, I would hope that Toyota comes out with a GR Camry... One could only hope

[@ClassicXL86]

On the market for one of these . I have 2017 LS460 to trade. The TRD is a bit much for me . The Hybrid is a no go because of the CVT. So Touring only one left that i like … They are still very expensive .

[@maxburgess7040]

I drive these at least once a week for work, they're nothing special. Same 8 speed trans issues that the rest of the Toyotas have. Always good vids though! :)

[@billbigshlong382]

If an issue is across the board, then it’s probably how the transmissions are programmed. Not really issues, are they?

[@skidstung]

For the same pricing of this car, you could get better things. Great review as always Chris!

[@Leandre22_02]

I have a 2007 and I’m ready to upgrade

[@zachs.9600]

They really need to introduce a different motor for the TRD products. The 3.5 just doesn’t cut it (even though it is a really good motor).

[@alexyoung1143]

Looks like a Lexus from the front

[@RQ_74]

Honestly looks the Lexus GS from the back & it seems like they made this since Lexus discontinued the GS line....

[@techalpha7362]

Id pick this over a 5 series or e class, heck this would be an awesome hand me down to my children as a first car in 15 years

[@kristians2704]

the 5 series and E class are better in every way

[@wedothis1563]

@@kristians2704if you want to spend more $ than the car is worth when the engine and transmission die under 100k miles 😂 🤡

[@rileystanek]

Have you test driven all three to make an informed decision?

[@abdulrahmanmofeed2728]

اذكروا الله وصلو عالنبي 🤍 اكتب شيء تؤجر عليه 🌹

[@abdallah.alsufyani]

اللهم صلي وسلم على نبينا محمد

[@adfgadgh8208]

اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى اله وصحبه أجمعين

[@theunknownguy265]

اللهم صلي على سيدنا ونبينا محمد.

[@josephmccartney5951]

Do a video on the NIO suv

[@lamontj.1099]

I actually like this over the Camry TRD. I'd probably swing more 2wards the Camry if it had the Avalon rear spoiler. The 1 on the Camry looks 2 boy racer. Price difference aside, the Avalon looks better.

[@ridgefrost]

Its a beautiful looking car and If it were say 35 grand, i would be totally sold but 43k is abit much

[@zero2sixty244]

Really want one of these but with the Sienna and Camry 8 speed transmission gripes I’ve heard people talk about, I’m going to hold off for now but I’ll be getting one, but haven’t heard of trans issues on the Avalon yet. V6 sounds great in these Avalon’s, Highlander’s, Sienna. Just wish I could get AWD with the V6

[@عبدالله-ظ3ت6ه]

ليه توقف تنصيع افالون أنها جميله 😢😢

[@Salman-qz5jk]

Finished watching the video it was worth it

[@youngfinance6319]

My father got me the same car for my 16th birthday. Its much better in person

[@Dylan-ji5ug]

These do look pretty good. I like the avalon trd a lil better than the Camry because it doesnt have the huge spoiler... and the exhausts on these TRDs sound very nice. I have had a few drive by me when I am out and they sound very nice.

[@Goodman-4525]

That is one almighty grill

[@zekecolyer2598]

2006 Avalon is making for a great first car, trd would be even better

[@famouspr7]

In white pearl this car looks awesome, but in Puerto Rico where I live, toyota dealerships want $59,999 for this. Hell no! 😆

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Topher, how does the stereo perform compared to the ML in the ES? I can't tell from the video.

[@angusp5515]

@Toyota at least have sports flat bottom TRD steering wheel. How lazy can you get than adding couple of TRD badges and blackened out badges.

[@jackkyfernandez1683]

Americans are lucky to have cars like these Unlike us !! I really wished avalon would come and replace camry with only hybrid option !!! God bless americans

[@robloxiandino4454]

Do the other trims feel more luxurious but less sporty?

[@minifoodies9448]

awesome driving I like it

[@saifmohasen1886]

Hey.... Can you review the kia k5?... Btw.... Love your vids 👍

[@nothellhaven]

I love the exterior but the infotainment system area just doesn't do it for me

[@vedantvij6142]

So you think you could review a chevy malibu ?

[@AlexK-rd1ki]

love the front, absolutely hate the back

[@-playboi1331]

Would it kill Toyota to just shove a 6-speed manual in this? 😪

[@brandonwimberly3173]

Would be nice but it wouldn’t sell

[@战神-i8z]

这种车子做我的座驾，完美👌

[@dankowskirobert9125]

Got a feeling front left doors were corrected.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Those large wheels makes the ride very harsh compared to least spec model with 17" wheels with thick tires with those setups it makes you feels like land yacht

[@t.7527]

That's a good description

[@clivesouffe5423]

Toyota 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😍😍😍😍😍

[@Osiris1221]

Hi Topher, have you driven this car at night? If not, any possibility in the future?

[@TheTopher]

We’ll have a night drive on the Winding Road channel 👍

[@vankai06]

i really do dig some of his music lol

[@PokerJunkie83]

It’s a bad ass car. I was test driving these back in November.. way better than the Camry TRD.. has that luxurious and sporty feel at the same time, but for nearly 50k? Woof lol Awesome daily driver though. You could probably get a used 2020 in 2021 for like 30-35 grand

[@DutchOrbit]

this wouldve been a great deal in 2013, not 2020

[@SungHyunKim1]

Can you please review the new Lexus ES300h 🥺🥺🥺

[@justified04shorts44]

Is it possible for you to drive a Tacoma Sr-5?

[@DrLynX]

From all the Toyota cars you've driven, which one has the best gas mileage?

[@jm56481]

I'd assume a Prius would have the best MPG

[@Boostedbeard]

Hmm i wonder where the Hyundai Sonata N-Line will end up in price.

[@tuxedoblackcat1680]

0:16 2:54

[@y_msd1046]

New trd 🤦‍♂️🤣 old&new nismo😍🔥

[@scentedify]

My dream car....one day IA

[@nayanxmnncmpunk9659]

Weather is Hot 🔥

[@khusravhasanov1871]

Can we please get your opinion on the Touring trim of the Avalon? Thanks 🙏🏻🫡

[@xinitarchives]

Imo camry looks nicer, but if Camry had Avalon features, it would be even better.

[@abdul.azeez_12c]

0:16 chilll 😅

[@AbnerAbdias]

The car looks really nice, but the grill it's too big 😱. But otherwise the design looks fine. Great job as always. 👍

[@qaraxx.0187]

Please video nissan maxima 2019 SR

[@kylechellino2579]

Wow, no goddamn drone? Surprising!

[@Mainshaft3]

Well said 9:39 it’s not I drove both

[@gamingwithc_d6782]

please tell me how many dollers this vehicle

[@alh06]

$42,375

[@gamingwithc_d6782]

Thanx brother

[@clover7359]

Personally I'd go hybrid over this. Toyota's hybrid's are a force to be reckoned with in terms of both drivability and efficiency.

[@c3piano]

Repair costs are higher, we had one.

[@FireHawkGaming]

8:25 "No turn on red" turns anyway...

[@AviationDirection]

Read what's below the sign...

[@czktash]

Cool car

[@rjonfully4915]

for the price i think i'd rather have ah scatpack Lol!

[@Odghunter]

Bold move by Toyota considering I don’t think I’ve seen anyone under 70 drive an Avalon...

[@c3piano]

My nephew, in his forties, LOVES his.

[@Odghunter]

@@c3piano Well, good for him.

[@tanokaregar7309]

A V A L O N 2020

[@tanokaregar7309]

😍

[@Oldschool503]

I much rather have the honda sport 2.0t. P.S. I miss TheTopher brz :(

[@ResplendentRaider]

If the honda had a V-6 maybe.

[@bbbt8090]

I like where Toyota is going with the TRD line. Its best to have it in your line up of cars than not offer any sport oriented of anything

[@بابلواسكوباربابلواسكوبار-د3ط]

In Shalla Osprey missing her with her

[@BigBoss-sh2jx]

If I could charge the hybrid, I would buy it. But I can’t

[@LoneWolfHustle]

Nice!

[@stephcurry9524]

43k😂😂 you're joking right?

[@raafidk]

Thats why the Camry is there, like 31k-36k. The Avalon just has way more standard features

[@Mitchell527]

This or TLX?

[@briansimon1263]

ES350 or ES350 F Sport all day long over this 'if' I was looking for this type of vehicle. I personally just don't like the looks of this car. No plans though to get rid of my GX460 anytime soon though..

[@tonymansour3578]

I had 2020 lexus is350 f sport and I sold it bc its not even near performance or any shit and im about to buy the trd bc when I test drove it it does give u the fun feeling

[@briansimon1263]

@@tonymansour3578 seeing this old comment above yours that I posted about not getting rid of the GX460 but here I am with a tesla model y performance since March of 2022.

[@tonymansour3578]

@@briansimon1263 lol I never liked the lexus and I actually hated it 😂

[@briansimon1263]

@@tonymansour3578 I had my days when I really appreciated what the GX460 was, especially inclement weather days, but my favorite was for sure my 2008 IS350, really loved that car, sneaky quick and super reliable.

[@timetowakeup6302]

Nice car but I can't get past that grille. It's offensive.

[@bactanite]

TRD, hmmmm. It's like the old Buick commercial - the only thing missing is yoU.

[@ornithobiography]

Toyota should've just drop the Avalon and replace it with the JDM Crown, I'll bet ya'll the Crown could easily outsell the Camry yearly sales within 1 year.

[@bobbymayyy]

while i do agree that the crown is a more fun car; i do think you are misinterpreting the market’s priorities for these types of cars

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

Still waiting for the forte gt driving impressions. 😭

[@plutonium9]

An answer to the question nobody asked.

[@DanielJW247]

Really attractive vehicle! Maybe not class-leading, but a good package overall.

[@christophercasado4179]

Toyota Avalon needs AWD for 43,000 no way I rather buy a TLX with AWD with all that money

[@ResplendentRaider]

With that 4 banger and a cramped backseat? No thanks