Last year the Avalon was given a transformation, when Toyota changed its personality from a model that was comfort-oriented and conservative, to one that emulated modern luxury sedans, with a more sophisticated, well-detailed look and feel. This included much-improved handling, some noteworthy in-cabin technology and a fuel-efficient Avalon Hybrid model.
The result 2014 Avalon is a standout, and when compared against comfort-oriented mainstream large sedans or even against luxury-brand models, the Avalon has a competitive look, feel and feature set. Plus, the Avalon Hybrid's smooth hybrid powertrain and its 40-mpg city rating make it a package that's hard to beat.