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[@scottykilmer]

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[@pilgrimslapper16]

Scotty can u do a review on the 2023 Honda CR-V? God bless brotha

[@stevewise1656]

You move to Rhode island?

[@rmendoza5953]

Can you use the electrical motor and the engine at the same time? Mythbusters put a turbocharger on a Honda Hybrid and it got better millage and power.

[@rafars2246]

the v6 is way better and waaaaay faster, so I don't know what he's talking about...

[@garyj4046]

I have a 2022 Lexus ES300h. I just drove to Maryland from Buffalo NY and back and got 44.5 MPG mostly cruising between 70 - 80MPH. In hot weather I've gotten 50 MPG. Awesome vehicle - fully loaded - a 6 hour drive doesn't even fatigue this 70 yr old driver. Plenty of power on the highway to merge into traffic. Handles great, rides great, best stereo available in a car. Worth every penny.

[@JustinElliot1990]

I bet you mean the Mark Levinson audio system. They are the best available systems in a car indeed!

[@amandeepbaa6978]

@Phillip Banes Toyota hybrid r proven to reliability

[@georgecarlin9807]

Same results for me from NJ to TN. Great car.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

They are beautiful cars also

[@scmreport2457]

The market for sedans exists but it's small according to GM. Sounds like they're right

[@sreilly]

The Avalon was always the unsung hero. I know so many people that have Avalon’s between 2002 and 2010 and many of them are well over the 200,000 mile mark, with two of them over the 300,000 mile mark. What a great car. I know it’s basically a hopped up Camry, but Toyota was smart to make the Avalon for customers that didn’t want a Lexus.

[@enridgekayla5284]

*customers who couldnt afford a lexus!? I think that is the appropriate statement,besides your opinion is spot on👍🏽

[@sreilly]

@@enridgekayla5284 well most of the people I know who have avalons didn’t want a Lexus because they think it’s a ‘Yuppie’ mobile hahaha!!

[@texan903]

@@enridgekayla5284 most people who can afford an Avalon can buy a Lexus. The Avalon is actually the smarter buy because of lower insurance and maintenance costs.

[@kennyp8071]

@@enridgekayla5284 lately it seems pretty close to ES in price.

[@rogerringold616]

Whats the real difference between a Lexus vs Avalon?

[@craigcardwell4143]

We have a 2016 Avalon Limited V6 and it's the best car we've ever owned. No problems, very quiet, good power, and decent mileage.

[@stevewise1656]

That engine was better than the newer model Avalon, because the V6 has 10 gears. I owned one for seven months and then sold it. The gears kept getting hung up and thought the transmission was going blow.

[@ummmbye1228]

@@stevewise1656 so this is proof that Toyota’s going down?

[@megamania501]

I've got the same car. Runs and drives great! Only gripes for me are that the stereo is anemic, the speedometer is off by +3mph, and the button/light enclosure installed in the roof between the front driver and passenger seat is falling out about 1/4 inch.

[@tacuazinful]

@@stevewise1656 the engine was good but not the automátic gear transmisión?

[@stevewise1656]

@@tacuazinful I'm sure the engine was fine and I should've clarified. Mine was a 2019 and I've read other owners had the same complaints.

[@raindropcleaners]

My mom had a 95 Avalon with a bench seat and its still one of the best cars I've ever driven. It was so comfortable and rode like a dream.

[@dnews9519]

That was a great car. Nothing better than a bench seat.

[@redneck4528]

Nothing like a bench seat and lot lizzards

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Not sure if this is ever given enough props. To the people who take their vehicles to Scotty so he can teach US .. I thank you. I am sure so many more THANK YOU. I was going to see if he wanted to check my truck as 2 mechanics so far are stumped. But he went north :( I would have to wait until Summer for him to come back down.

[@johnl3230]

Used to live about 60 miles from him and brought my car to him once (toyota CHR if you care to see lol)

[@AustinsCoins]

He's back in Clarksville in December

[@Noahkinz]

I have a 2016 Avalon Hybrid with 176,000 miles. The ONLY issue I’ve ever had with it was a wheel bearing gone bad, which was an easy and relatively cheap fix. It’s never given me any major issues and has always been a reliable car with just basic maintenance. They’re great cars!

[@bantutheskinsurgeon6779]

How much would u let it go for, hoping it's a rhd

[@RohanSanjith]

@@bantutheskinsurgeon6779 bro you're a surgeon, you must be rich

[@bantutheskinsurgeon6779]

@@RohanSanjith I'm a tattoo artist 🤣🤣 relatively rich 😂😂

[@moniquebaskett338]

Wow

[@farukakatz3936]

Have you changed the brakes yet? A friend of mine has an Avalon Hybrid with 150k miles and not replaced brakes yet. I have a 2018 Camry Hybrid hoping for the same.

[@EpicB787Animations]

Really gonna miss the Avalon. I've seen lots of footage of the new Toyota Crown, and it just doesn't cut it for me, the Avalon was a classy flagship.

[@naveenthemachine]

Yea the crown is just ugly. Idk why toyota even bothered

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

Too bad the Avalon was NEVER fully appreciated....had it been, there'd BE no Crown. 😎

[@VenomSnakee]

I actually hope the crown does well, because I means that the real crown sedan could come and it looks really good

[@briantucker7133]

The 2nd generation of the Avalon was predicted to be Toyotas biggest mistake ever, not because there was anything wrong, but because there wasn’t. Most of the automotive press thought they were crazy for selling a top of the line Toyota that was far better than the more expensive ES models offered by Lexus.

[@amandeepbaa6978]

Well u market demand based on suv or suv presence more than anything so can't argue with carmaker when demand say

[@Ishn01]

The hybrid version is only $1-2000 more MSRP. That $14,000 difference is all trim and dealer markup.

[@dontcareimacat7821]

I love my 2019 Avalon Hybrid XSE. Ive recouped the 1200 dollar hybrid upgrade two years ago with MPG in the mid to high 40s.Also the XSE in not the top hybrid trim level. That distinction goes to the hybrid limited.

[@Xainlrd]

We need interest rates at 20% to stop this nonsense

[@Ishn01]

@@Xainlrd to stop what nonsense?

[@keithbellair9508]

Its only $1500 more becUs it doesnt have a transmission

[@keithbellair9508]

@@Xainlrd 20% rate the economy will shut down overnight

[@ArchieOnEarth]

I now avoid bigger wheels/low-profile tires like the plague. Setting aside the punctures and curb rash issues, I noticed lower-trim versions of cars consistently had better ride quality. Eventually confirmed my suspicion that it was the wheels/tires, after trying same-trim with different wheels.

[@erik7747]

My 2014 Avalon Hybrid has 186,000 and no issues to date! Best car I have ever owned.

[@icosthop9998]

Nice

[@sean9522]

Quick question-are you still on the original hybrid battery or no? Either ways these cars pencil well-hybrids are so much cheaper to maintain compared to a gas only car even WITH replacing the hybrid battery along the way.

[@Noahkinz]

@@sean9522 I have a 2016 Avalon hybrid with 176,000 miles on the original hybrid battery. Runs as good as the day I got it new

[@icosthop9998]

Love it when Scotty is in a good mood and talking about a car he likes a lot. He waves his hands more and he bounces .

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@iCost Hop. Dude, change your icon image, that's awful! Replace it with Scotty or something! Lol!

[@dannygonxalez9011]

got pep in his step

[@pieterdicks7850]

ù

[@thelotus8285]

😂😂😂

[@jeffreyjeziorski1480]

He is a leprechaun orchestra director!! Who talks a lot. And cackles.

[@patrickjoy9551]

a co-worker has a 2005 Avalon V6 with well over 300 thousand miles on it. It still runs like a top and gets 35 plus mpg. He does maintenance often and the only mechanical work has been brakes and struts. Its still a great car.

[@zuhayrali4202]

I’d love to know how he manages 35 MPG. I have 06 Avalon with 100k miles in perfect mechanical condition that gets about 28-30 mpg highway and 18-22 in the city

[@jimmurray8483]

​@zuhayrali4202 yeah, there's no way

[@timmueller1314]

Another great video Scotty. A lot of people think low aspect tires handle better but it's really just the opposite. The wider the sidewall the better the handling. Those eggcrate front grills might look neat but are impossible to clean. A simple horizontal or vertical slot design is a lot easier to maintain.

[@moonman_8935]

I have a 2022 Lexus IS500 & 2022 Highlander but way back in the day my folks had a Avalon. Super reliable machine.

[@g4l430]

Wow! A Scotty video that actually reflected the come on line. It may not be the first but it is a rarity. Thanks for the review.

[@mastafa4517]

Very true Scotty! You had me in stitches along the way during this review too. Thank You 😊

[@TripleBerg]

In June 2020, no one was buying cars, so I went online and asked for best price on a Avalon hybrid XLE. Had an offer on one with moon roof and 14-speaker JBL sound system. It was $6500 under MSRP. Best car I ever owned. Have got 53 mpg on short trips. Could have sold it for a profit in 2021.

[@blackprobegt2000]

I have a 2013 Avalon with 74k miles. So far so good. My biggest regret is not forking over extra for the limited hybrid model. I have the XLE

[@chrisgress4086]

I went to order a RAV 4, none available but there was a Venza that just came in. I bought it. After 3 months of ownership I really like it. Typical milage is 42MPG. Going up through the mountains in WV it gets 36 MPG at 74 MPH. I didnt plan on buying a Hybrid but really like it.

[@420bigraider]

Thank you for your continued knowledge scotty! I've learned alot watching all your videos!

[@sean9522]

I’m driving a 2016 hybrid Avalon. Love it. Luxurious, very quiet, great ride, decent handling, amazing factory sound system, and respectably fast. I like the look-front grill is modern looking but more understated. It was this or a Camry. Great mileage-tad under 40 mpg. Teslas and these hybrids in sport mode-very fast off the line. Bought used-great way to get into these cars. Highly rated for reliability. I absolutely love this car. Understated elegance

[@brickcity1711]

Would you recommend the one you have for ride sharing like Uber or package delivery in general?

[@charliegone1652]

So true on the tires. First year I got 3 flats and I had insurance, Toyota replaced them all. That's like 1300 bucks right there. I popped a couple more times...but I've learned to avoid pot holes, etc. and this is on the Camry (newer 2018 low profile Hankooks). Handles great though!

[@Hary1470]

I have a 2021 Avalon XLE Hybrid. I have 20,000 miles on it. Nice comfortable riding car that gets 45 mpg in town. Glad I bought it. Doesn’t have low profile tires.

[@jclu3334]

I have a 2017 Hybrid Camry that is the best car I have ever owned, my parents liked it so much my dad bought the Avalon Hybrid and my mom got the Venza. They average over 50 mpg to work and my 2017 get like 44mpg. Toyota is definitely king of the Hybrids

[@david100483]

That is impressive MPGs for a big sedan. I’ve always liked the Avalon, my neighbor has one and loves it.

[@petewayneirvin]

Scotty, you da man! I have a 2020 limited hybrid, after 50k miles on crappy California Roads.. I traded in the rim's for 17" wheels. Best thing I ever did, feels like a different car Thanks again!

[@jeretso]

Did you do aftermarket 17 inch wheels? or Toyota brand?

[@petewayneirvin]

@@jeretso after market Konig's Cost less than brand + lighter wheels

[@jeretso]

@@petewayneirvin Cool I will check thanks

[@shayant4644]

I got 2013 ES300h, 210k miles on it everything is original, only thing i have changed is the brake booster which was expensive! Lovely car

[@nickb2722]

Just drive from Nashville to Tampa to buy a 2022 Avalon hybrid exactly like this two days ago for the wife and love it

[@jb678901]

I have been driving my first hybrid the past two months; a company car (BMW X3 xDrive 30e M Sport/ PHEV). Combined HP is just under 300HP. Most of the mileage is from the work commute, on roads with speeds between 30mph and 45mph, max. Range on electric is around 27 miles...but I live in a mountainous place with the office in the city (Lausanne, Switzerland), so plenty of opportunity to benefit from the kinetic recharge. I also recharge the battery to its full capacity every night. The commute is almost entirely done on the battery (to/from). The gas over here is pretty damn expensive...ranging from $8.30/gallon down to $7.30/gallon these past two months. I have topped off the gas tank every week and a half...spending around $15 to bring it back to full. Considering both weekend driving (some highway mileage) and the daily commute, I have saved around 85% in gas expenses these past two months. Considering electricity expenses, net savings is around 70% or about $350 per month in total. Would I own this as a personal vehicle...no. It's a BMW! Perfect company car, with its 4 year lease and full maintenance plan. However, if I were to take a mid-sized SUV as a personal vehicle, it would be the Toyota RAV4 PHEV. Similar size and better range. Cannot beat Toyota for reliability. I cannot imagine what the maintenance costs would be with the BMW in 5 to 6 years, but I assume it would be eye watering.

[@zacharypeterson4644]

This is such a great car! So sad they are discontinuing it!

[@bryang9290]

Avalon’s in general are the best kept secret in the car industry. They’re as big and comfy as a Buick with the reliability of a Toyota. Usually have the JBL sound system in em too, really great cars and often about the same price a a similar used Camry.

[@Darkness-dp7bc]

2020 Camry Se 4 cyl, I have the slim tires. I live in PA which is notorious for bad road as well! But I have had 0 issues and have traveled from PA-SC multiple times. Maybe just lucky 🍀 but so far so good and great handling too! Really surprises me he pooped two tires in just 2 months!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Scotty you are at your best here... great video..

[@rondini2]

Most of that 14G was for the XSE trim, not the hybrid

[@DearthVadar]

Another W Scotty. Thank u for the fun review & morn laughs ❤

[@MogulFarmer]

I have a 2011 Avalon with 123K miles. It looks, runs, and drives likes its new. In some ways it has that feeling like a heavy German car that is planted to the road and sails down the highway. But when you need it to it makes quick turns and emergency maneuvers without losing composure. And it’s quiet inside and the backseat legroom is enormous, like a town car. I get 22-24 city and 30+ highway. For the new model the XLE is the model to get or swap out the low pro tires/wheels. I test drove a XLE and fell in love. I’ll probably get one. The Hybrid MPG is real and amazing. Guys I know get 50+ in Hybrid Camry’s.

[@colorphonedan]

My friend sold his 2015 ford fusion titanium, which was a very nice car, and upgraded to a 2021 avalon limited hybrid. Such a nice car, and as Scotty says, it is like a Lexus with Toyota branding on it. I’ve driven it a few times and it’s such a fast and smooth ride. It’s a shame to see it be discontinued but at least they went out on a high note.

[@icosthop9998]

Nice

[@bipi4363]

@@DragonOverdosed No its not. Avalon is way roomier and a better, smoother ride. Standard V6 for more pep too.

[@extremedrivr]

How is that an upgrade when the Titanium was just fine. I don't like either cars but he should have kept the Fusion.

[@speederz1]

we luv our 2020 avalon V6...33MPG awesome car

[@michaellorano1553]

My wife has a 2019 Avalon XLE with the V6. She loves it and doesn't plan on getting rid of it.

[@ecorona5461]

Have a 2015 Avalon V6 love it no problems at all. RIP Avalon

[@creakid]

I like its (convenient for passing) “wide rear glass” visibility, which is nearly impossible to find these days!

[@icosthop9998]

Nice

[@trevorthorp4407]

Very pleased with my Yaris Hybrid, UK £18k this year , I get between 60 to 72 mpg, where the gallon is 4.55 litres( tank to tank,) . I have the highest profile tyres I could get, so far no damage.

[@JustinElliot1990]

Do you have the new model or the 2012-2019 model?

[@Chris-dy1cb]

That mileage is nuts wow

[@camryle5590]

60 mpg (UK) equal 50 mpg (US), right?

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

And big miles per tank too. Hybrid technology will be around for a line time.

[@mathisnotforthefaintofheart]

@@camryle5590 Yeah, UK gallon ia bigger than US gallon

[@justink4892]

I have an 02 RX300 with 298k miles and climbing, original drive train. My family has always been GM and Ford folks however a number of years ago, my brother, being the rebel he is....came home in a 2001 4runner. He still has it and now has 350k. That began the shift. We now have 4 Toyota/Lexus products in the family and that number is only going to grow.

[@thomaslapaix5293]

I had a 1995 Avalon and it was the best ride! I'm now driving a 2009 Volvo that I bought to replace my 2010 Prius. Regretting the decision but getting a new car was not in the cards this year. Will think about this when we are in the marked to replace again most likely in 2024.

[@yosixxx]

With gas approaching $7 in San Diego, I’m glad I got a Camry hybrid two years ago. Gets me 48 mpg in the real world and 52 if I drive like a grandma. I can only get 52 when there’s almost no cars on the road though because people around me regularly drive a good amount over the speed limit at all times.

[@kristfur]

Living in Wokefornia is expensive.

[@icosthop9998]

@@kristfur very Probably one of the reasons why so many homeless people are there.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Waiting to see what this crown does I kinda have a feeling it’s gonna be a step back.

[@kannermw]

I think you are right as Toyota is going to try and gouge consumers with Lexus like pricing and wonder why no one buys them. They intentionally NEVER marketed thr current gen Avalon for fear they would cannibalize too many Lexus ES350 sales that command a 20% price premium for nearest equipped equivalent.

[@CMac892]

Have a 2012 Toyota XLE with 210K+. No issues at all outside of basic routine maintenance and just wear of the leather interior. It’s a solid ride.

[@ibelieve96]

Just bought the 2020 Avalon Pearl white with the glitter paint in it xse! Love it got it for 28,000 with 18,000 miles damn near brand new! Favorite car I’ve owned 301 hp and rides like a cloud

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

I bought a used 2005 avalon in 2013 with 85k miles. Now it has 150k miles and still runs like new. No major repairs! Replaced battery, tires and brakes, plus regular oil changes. That's it. And comfy as he'll! Also, 30mpg on the highway!

[@HueghMungus]

Hi @FREEDOMGUNNER , how much did you pay for battery replacement?

[@harveyhankerson8359]

Oh yeah.. 2006 Avalon 3 hundred thousand miles on it.. she’s my baby. And she still running like a horse. !! Awesome cars !!

[@juki6377]

i still see plenty of early 00s around and quite a few 90's running around, if i had lots of room i would get a toyota of those eras

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

@@HueghMungus I bought a regular battery from Local auto parts store for around $125

[@icosthop9998]

Nice

[@superbird24]

That’s a beautiful car, shame they stopped making them.

[@thedopplereffect00]

Lol! They put paddle "shifters" in an eCVT. They might well just be connected to speakers to make "vroom" sounds.

[@georgesaucedo7929]

Feeling so relieved after seeing Scotty approves of Toyota Hybrid vehicles, just got a 22 Camry Hybrid and needed king Scotty’s approval 🙌🏻😎

[@davidfalkner3288]

I’ve never been a hybrid fan but with gas prices as they are I might consider one for my next Toyota.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@David Falkner. Hybrids are better than EVs! I hope people would wake up to the fact and EVs would be done for.

[@icosthop9998]

My 2010 Tacoma gets 24 mpg highway. No better than 17 city. Find it sort of interesting how much better mpg these cars get. 🤔

[@artsmith103]

@@icosthop9998 is it 4x4? I also have 4cyl 4x4 Tacoma, ~22-23 mpg. Much more wind resistance and less acceleration but great little hard working trucks. Even if they have to slow down for biggest jobs, 12 gears gets it done :-)

[@brandanwoods9830]

Hey Scotty keep the videos coming!!

[@RickCrueger]

You are an information God! I brag about your channel to anyone who asks me anything about automobiles! I hope you live to be 1000!

[@gennaro4941]

I have my 2019 Camry Hybrid LE..getting 53.5 Mpg!!...Love it!!! Not as fancy as the Avalon..but it's identical to the Avalon under the hood!!! Engines are the same!!..

[@johnl3230]

Gotta love toyota hybrids. Friend of mine has a 2012 Prius C (might be a 2011)with 190k, she still daily's it with no issues. I do have to say it was extremely slow when I drove it lol.

[@juki6377]

the prius C lacks soundproofing imo, they are fun and nimble, the regular prius is a happy medium, the camry hybrid is just too massive but great for cruising long distances

[@johnl3230]

@@juki6377 exactly, you can definitely tell the C is built cheaper than the regular prius .

[@extremedrivr]

And the Prius is junk!! The only people who buy those are people who don't know what good looking cars are.

[@juki6377]

@@extremedrivr it depends what your needs are, not everyone wants good looks as their first criteria especially after a certain age. Prius are pretty good for camping and off-roading. I can't think of a similar sized hatch

[@extremedrivr]

@@juki6377 Well.. That's fair on the looks not always being first thing people look for but I think that should be a main factor though.

[@DarinTadlock]

Scotty! You always say to find a mechanic like me. But you are one of a kind!

[@johnn.4407]

Good point. Good luck finding a mechanic like Scotty, especially these days.

[@icosthop9998]

True

[@chopan52]

Scotty, good review Toyota is very happy with this video.

[@bryang9290]

Scotty you should talk about tires more. If you have loud road noise switch your tires out for what’s called a touring tire, you’d be amazed how much quieter the road noise is and gentler the car handles bumps.

[@adamm1072]

Just got back from Houston, TX to Albuquerque, NM and got 45.5 mpg. on a 2021 Camry Hybrid. great cars, i agree Toyota has the hybrid game down.

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

I have a 2008 Acura RL-SHAWD....that I wouldn't trade for money or chalk. I'm 70 now, I hope it's my last car purchase. It's cat quick,all wheel drive, comfortable as hell, and you don't SEE one at every light. Old man heaven. 😎

[@kannermw]

Ashes to ashes or rust to rust. Nothing lasts forever and you aren't that old unless you're driving < 5K miles per year and have less 100K currently.

[@artsmith103]

@@kannermw My 1995 Tacoma is still working hard at 230K miles!

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

@@kannermw Agreed. Nothing lasts forever, including old men... 108,000 miles; I shop online; drive about 75-120 miles per week, hitting car shows and such, driving range, a par 3 golf course nearby....it's ALL GOOD. 😎

[@thomassummerhill6357]

I have a RX 450 and bought the wife the new UX both are hybrid. Apart from being excellent cars the customer service is the best i’ve experienced in 40yrs driving .

[@jersonxb81]

I love your experience over all your years, ur are awesome sir

[@sammyelliott5554]

The only issue I have with this video is………the gray roots😂

[@Wooster77]

It’s time for the “huge non-functional grille” trend to die.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Yep! That's why I like Subaru!

[@zacharysherry2910]

Love those things. Love the engine, Size, parts, everything.

[@nzzl1]

I’m thinking of picking up a touring or a trd Avalon tomorrow! High hopes cause I’m dying to get the touring… haven’t test drove yet but I already know I’m going to love it

[@MoeYoussef401]

Great review Scotty! It was pleasure meeting you sir. I like my beads noise lol 🤣

[@WayneCook306]

Hi, Scotty, Toyota proven reliability what more can I say.

[@beekaye1496]

I totally agree and hate they are discontinuing it and bringing the Crown whatsoever sedan to market. We have the Touring for me and Limited for my wife. This is our 3 Toyota and my kids are driving the last two.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

I have an 03 Chevy Z24LS with factory wheels. The best compromise of tire aspect ratio for a daily driver. Only once in 100K miles has a tire blown out. 205/55R16 is agressive enough handling for a 2800lb car.

[@oneproudpappa]

"It's got a big trunk. You could put quite a lot of junk back here." 😅😅😅

[@aliyusulaiman1137]

I'm just seeing Scotty reviewing a brand new car for the first time

[@icosthop9998]

Love it when Scotty is in a good mood and talking about a car he likes a lot. He waves his hands more and he bounces .

[@artgrusensky121]

very good review Scotty

[@moneymikz]

The Porsche 919 Evo is a 4 cyl hybrid and it absolutely destroyed the Nurburgring, I love that video

[@MRMechanicRC]

not only is this the last year you can buy an Avalon, but this is also the only time Scotty will ever say something is better than Lexus

[@tvdootman27]

I recently bought a 2018 hybrid toyota yaris and I love it! Toyota hybrids are definitely the best hybrid cars compared to everything else out there.

[@chasm603]

Used 2018 non hybrid Avalon XLE purchased for my Bride with 24K miles 5 months ago...great car.

[@ianscreamsvideo]

I had a 2014 avalon hybrid for a cpl years . I averaged about 41-44mpg. I have a fairly light foot. I could get from LA to Vegas and back on a tank. Didnt really seem any better in town city driving. I think it was better on road trips. Was a fun car to drive. Lots of power. Quiet. Smooth at high speeds. EV mode quits about 13mph And engine kicks onz Stereo system kind of sucked. Blue tooth never worked right. Heads up a replacement windshield is like $1000. Also scrape the bumper constantly. Waaay more comfortable than a Prius. Smoother and quieter. I'm a big dude. Prius is tight fit. Was a fun car. Sport mode the steering tightens.

[@kevinevans8070]

I bought one of the last ones in Dallas I’m happy I did. 2022 Toyota Avalon, drives just like a Lexus ES350

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

301 Hp from the 6 cylinder like the camry.

[@starshiptrooper4506]

I bought the v6 touring with the exact same color combination. Don't miss the bmw.

[@AlchymicusWizardikus]

That engine compartment is absolutely packed.

[@cy_young_9104]

The question you should ask is do you want to spend the extra $14,000 now or over the next 10-15 years in the extra gas from the lower gas mileage. I doubt the hybrid would even save you $14k in gas over 10-15 years.

[@floridaman5125]

Good point.

[@driver4011]

good point. no savings on anything. will end up paying a whole lot more in maintenance n repair costs on that "jet engine" hybrid, which will be a small fortune ($$), as it has to go to the dealer for everything.

[@charlesjackson1700]

A hybrid is not $14,000 more than a regular gas they're only about 3,000 more. It's just an electric motor. Go look at some and find out..

[@matikalt1243]

@@charlesjackson1700 and in the case of the Ford Maverick, the hybrid is cheaper than the ICE option

[@FMCTJR56]

CR: today's average hybrid costs about $1700 more -two exceptions:Ford Maverick and Lexus NX SUV. In 2015 CR calculated most hybrids took 8 years to pay for themselves through fuel savings. Today, improved tech and higher gas prices mean the average payback is 4 years with $4 a gallon gas and 12,000 miles driven a year. At $3 a gallon payback period increases to 5 years. Consumer Reports November 2022 Thanks Scotty-love your channel!

[@monirmualla]

Base trim level of Avalon gasoline is the best luxury car you can ever buy

[@harveyhankerson8359]

Oh yeah . Best car ever made. I have 4 hundred thousand miles on mine.. she’s my baby. Still running strong.. !!

[@viper2148]

In early 2019 Toyota was handing out impressive rebates on the Avalon. I test drove one and immediately hated it. I held out six months for the 2019 Highland, got the same rebate and love it.

[@ricardogarcia3820]

Thank you Sir Scotty K 🤠🤠

[@sharpshooter012345]

Scotty had to postponed the yard work to make a car review haha

[@glennso47]

The next video might be a review of the lawnmower?

[@icosthop9998]

LoL

[@HDmanzano1995]

I have a 13 Avalon. Great car. I’ll keep this one in mind for my next car. When I can get it for $20k of course lol

[@knutini]

Got the same year. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[@icosthop9998]

LoL

[@paystyles5429]

@@knutini stiff ride 13-15

[@swendave]

I owned a 2015 Avalon Limited hybrid. Put 130,000 miles on it. It was the best car I've ever owned. Got 38mpg all around. When I heard this was the last year Toyota was going to make this vehicle, I bought a 2022 in January. Now, this is the best car I've ever had. My experience has been around 44 mpg, all around, and I don't drive like my grandmother. I will drive this into the ground, or until I can get an SUV that gets 40+ mpg with all wheel drive here in MN.

[@joshualish9677]

I have had 2 corollas and a C-HR and they have been excellent vehicles. I'm from MN but live in Oregon

[@montymatthew1784]

I have a gorgeous blue on tan 2007 lexus ES 350 that looks new drives like new and has 320k miles...it's crazy how it's even possible. I've spent less than 1200 in repairs over the years. Same water pump alternator ac compressor no leaks, drive it daily in my home inspection business. 30 mpg on the highway too.

[@reidkenyon1087]

Love the Avalon! So sad to see it go. I have a 2006 Avalon with 250K miles

[@harveyhankerson8359]

I have 4 hundred thousand on mine) and she’s still running strong. That’s my baby!!. Awesome cars !!

[@icosthop9998]

Nice 👌

[@OldDood]

I love the Avalon. I talked my best friend into buying a used one from the Toyota Dealership back in 2016. It is a 2014 Avalon Hybrid which is still going strong. Such a nice smooth ride. I always thought I would purchase one someday but we went with a 2022 RAV4 Hybrid instead. I do remember the first TV commercials for the Avalon back in 89-90. I liked them back then too.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@OldDood. I like Toyota sedans because they are fundamental reliable cars.

[@owenherlihy]

Scotty, as a fellow Rhode Islander I completely agree with the assessment of RI having the worst roads in the country! Simply awful. It’s like the roads here are made out of Swiss cheese. I just blew out a shock last week because of a pothole in Providence!

[@SnubBarracuda]

I recognize that dash cam startup chime, haha. Sounds like I just got into my TL. I forgot the brand name but I have the same one.

[@Jay-sb2xs]

Am going to miss the Toyota Avalon but you can buy one Used

[@oreally8605]

💯

[@tedschmitt178]

And because many of them were/are driven by the blue-haired crowd, used ones have lead very easy lives.

[@sergioramirez1693]

An Overpriced 2022 that is, which is sad

[@nfscooterguy]

We have an older Avalon, 2009, still going strong. My 21 year old son drives it. He loves the luxury - leather seats, sunroof, heated seats with memory, JBL stereo, reclining back seats and limo like legroom. Avalons are good cars. I’d go for the hybrid just because Toyota hybrid systems are bulletproof, we had a Prius, and we have a RAV hybrid. I agree with Scotty, skip the sportier model / the lower profile tires.

[@Jay-sb2xs]

@@nfscooterguy oh that’s nice and am 16 years old am buying a 23 Honda Civic Touring with HPD package and I hope your son keeps it

[@Oni64]

I dont understand why Toyota has this fascination in making ugly looking front grills.

[@djl_cyber_yt]

They follow the trend of other car brands.

[@Oni64]

@@djl_cyber_yt The international versions outside the US tend to have better looking front ends. They stick to a more classic (10 year) look to them.

[@djl_cyber_yt]

@@Oni64 Of course. The international market for cars aren’t concerned about having them stand out from other vehicles in such ridiculous ways.

[@lorenzell3104]

My Camry hybrid gets 45mpg. 140,000 miles and still works perfectly.