Is it NOW or NEVER to buy a 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid? 

I Agree its a Shame Sedans are going away This car is Excellent sedan

I’ll prob end up getting a used one or a “last year” model in a year or two when I need another car. Had one 2 years ago and completely regret not keeping it.

Love my 2021 Avalon Limited. Has the exact interior. But the 3.5 V6 w/ 8 speed automatic. Highly underrated.

I’m glad to see it go. 3.5L V6 sounds like a 4 popper and acceleration is not good.

@@dannyrunny Try getting 40mpg on a full size sedan.

They discontinued it to bring the toyota Crown back

Just picked up brand new 2022 touring version . It’s fantastic . No reason to pay more es350..

I think the problem was marketing. Ultimately most of the folks I’ve seen go for the Avalon were the ones who might’ve also gone for a Buick Century. Lots of older customers, those were the main customers for full size sedans.

Toyota Venza 😂

camry/avalon not same class, of course the bigger brother rides better

Tell me about it Stephen.

Stephen I totally agree with you. I have owned three Avalons 2008, 2013 and now have the 2020 Avalon Limited. One great thing I will add is super reliable. All the V6 models has never broken down. I have only replace brakes, tires, and windshield wipers. The best sedan for the money for sure. My wife drives the Avalon and I purchased at 2021 Nissan Platinum. They are tale of two sedans. If I could combine them, I would keep the styling on Maxima(but needs the space of the Avalon), keep the Avalon transmission and keep the engine of the Maxima. Keep the panoramic roof from maxima and seats(they are super comfortable-Zero-gravity). This would be a keeper. So when Toyota discontinue the Avalon this year, Nissan should pay attention if they are planning to keep the Maxima.

That is the route that I would go!

TRD Avalon was one of the dumber products Toyota ever produced. They tried to turn a larger sedan built for comfort and make it look like a performance ricer to appeal to younger buyers who don't know any better and possibly couldnt afford higher level trims. Main benefits vs TRD Camry is quieter ride and ability to get some but not all premium features. Camry has no folding rear seat, and base audio system only, stiff ride, and no other premium creature comforts like ventilated seats. I purchased fully loaded 2021 Avalon Touring and after 1.5 years extremely pleased with this car. Equipped with adaptive damping suspension you can select your sport mode or comfort mode, active noise cancellation and a host of other creature comforts including the premium JBL audio. All at a price point $8K below nearest equipped ES350 it is a bargain. IMO if you can't afford higher level trim Avalons in either Touring or Limited then you should step down to Camry or some other car more within your budget.

@@kannermw Some people like the extra room in the Avalon and the sportier look and handling with the TRD, just like with the Camry TRD. Toyota like other brands try to appeal to a broad range of buyers.

@@LS1007 Lets be honest people are more enamored with look and exhaust sound. Stiff ride gets old quick. They must not have been selling well or Toyota wouldn’t have discontinued the TRD trim.

@@kannermw agreed

Honestly I was looking at the ls 460l, please let me know your thoughts on the change. Pros and cons.

@@RjTheTrigun The only real cons is the price to repair big items. I think I was looking at new front control arms and it's 4 per corner plus labor (not cheap). I had a valve cover leak and that was around $1000 to repair.

My first purchase when my Camp LeJeune lawsuit comes in. This or the Lexus IS 500.

They were introduced in 1994 for 1995.

@@travelseatsyellowlab I know it replaced a Toyota Cresita

2000 hybrid ?

@@mergawinabi2842 sorry. I fixed it.

Happy Camry hybrid driver here: Price difference between hybrid and non hybrid is not that much. With current political affairs in the world it's nice to have a car that is frugal with fuel. You do need a different mindset in driving a hybrid. It's no V6 and though power in the hybrid is more than adequate, it's no sports engine. But your wallet will thank you. When fuel hit $5 a gallon it really was a dent in my budget 😅

That is so wonderful to hear!

Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you Geoff!

I agree. It makes me nauseous. I listen and look up once in a while. I miss Lori’s camera work. She had the precision of a skilled surgeon. Together with Joe’s wit and know-how, it was like a symphony.

Don’t worry, the Crown will replace it and will be much better than the Avalon.

@@the_beastboy1 It will take a lot to beat the Avalon it really is a fantastic car. I do not know anyone that took one for a test drive that did not love it.

The dealers mark these vehicles up these days, add 5000 to that 45k when you're buying it from the dealer new

@@wamnicho And that's is being generous. I would say expect around 7k

Greet job guys!

You are so very right Ramon!

Thanks for sharing that info Desmond!

@@RaitisRides 😅😅😅 Maybe I'm slightly bias and nickpicking. It was my first major purchase back then... I loved that car!

I think you hit the nail on the head Matt!

LMAO You are hilarious!

They're manufactured alongside each other and have been for a while now, so how is the ES300h replacing the Avalon Hybrid?

the Venza will take its place

@@tinhinnh the Crown is taking its place.

LOL You are hilarious!

Most of the new Crowns will be front wheel drive and have a hatchback. Priced the same as a Lexus ES350. Both will be made on the same assembly line in Kentucky.

It's definitely gone. No chance it gets rebadged as a top trim Camry

Isn’t the crown a sedan as well ??

elliott yes it is. I read it will be its replacement or its going to be an suv for the states

This is so very true!

@@RaitisRides Still waiting for your home tour.