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Old 12-16-2012, 06:41 AM
 
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Full Test

OK, the package looks good but what about the price? Here's a roomy, safe, comfortable, and very fuel efficient sedan that can do 0-60 in about 7.7 seconds. Problem is the starting price is $42,000. This puts it on the same level as smaller luxury sports sedans. Would Toyota reliability, hybrid fuel economy, cushy ride, and large interior space be enough for people in this price range to cross to Toyota from luxury brands?
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Old 12-16-2012, 07:12 AM
 
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They will in the numers being prodcue. Most hybrids are limited i prodcuctio now days. Its a targeted vehiles like so mnay others.Whhen they target the luxury model the they will buid them. This is what you have described and targeted at people who want that.
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Old 12-16-2012, 09:41 AM
 
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I have Camry Hybrid and it's a great car. Avalon is sort of Toyota's retirement vehicle, like a Caddy. I am not quite sure what is that you asking, as people will buy anything put out for sale, for every item for sale there is its buyer. But true luxury hybrids are in $60Ks, like Infinity M35 Hybrid, but that's a different league vehicle.
Avalon appears to be only $5-6K higher in price vs Camry Hybrid. Fuel savings are formidable, but folks buying luxury cars usually do not quite care about mpg. I guess, true question is - is it a real luxury vehicle at lower price and better mpg, or it's another "look alike" with higher family saloon sticker price and more green wind into dealer sales?
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Old 12-16-2012, 12:34 PM
 
Location: Washington, DC & New York
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It will sell to an older Camry Hybrid driver, or someone who just needs more room and wants a softer ride. The Avalon sells well in its segment, so the hybrid option will retain Toyota customers, especially those who do not want the Lexus hybrid offerings.
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Old 12-17-2012, 11:37 PM
 
Location: Northeast Tennessee
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They are super nice, but like you said, prices are lofty. A Limited Hybrid with the technology package has a retail sticker price of nearly $45,000.

I guess a large and refined luxury car that gets 40 mpg in town is worth it if you can afford it.
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Old 12-17-2012, 11:50 PM
 
Location: Floribama
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The new '13 Avalon is a nice looking car, but I gotta say the last one was butt ugly.
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Old 12-18-2012, 12:09 AM
 
Location: Northeast Tennessee
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The new '13 Avalon is a nice looking car, but I gotta say the last one was butt ugly.
I agree and the interior quality while may have been good for a Corolla or Camry, was not up to standard for Toyotas flagship sedan. I think the '13 model is supposed to be greatly improved as far as interior quality and refinement.

I rented a brand new 2011 Toyota Avalon back in late 2010. It was a nice car, but to be honest I was not impressed. The car was really not that comfortable and I can say even in that car that the interior quality was not up to Toyotas standards they had once had. I am hoping that the '13 model is really a much nicer and more comfortable car. I know that the latest Camry improved, so hopefully the Avalon has followed that trend.
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Old 12-18-2012, 06:48 AM
 
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The new '13 Avalon is a nice looking car, but I gotta say the last one was butt ugly.
To each his own I suppose. We have a 2011 Avalon. We bought it because we had already seeen a 2013 and didn't like it one bit. I can see why some will like it though. It looks more sporty, but can't imagine their 65 plus buyers caring about it. Maybe they are trying to bring some younger folks.

As far as a Hybrid? Probably won't be sending the elderly rushing to the dealership, but green is green.
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Old 12-18-2012, 07:30 AM
 
Location: New Market, MD
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The new '13 Avalon is a nice looking car, but I gotta say the last one was butt ugly.
I liked the older version.
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Old 12-18-2012, 08:09 AM
 
Location: NC
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The 2013 look nice. I think it's priced fairly for a "luxury" hybrid. I'm not sure if older drivers will buy it. I see more and more older drivers going green by buying a Prius.
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