2015 TOYOTA AVALON XLE, LIMITED & HYBRID: FULL REVIEW

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This comprehensive review of the 2015 Toyota Avalon covers the XLE, Limited, and Hybrid variants, offering a detailed look at their features and performance. The reviewer highlights the Avalon's premium interior, comparing its material quality to Lexus, with soft-touch plastics, leather, and wood accents. Key features discussed include the Entune infotainment system, available JBL audio, dual-zone (three-zone on Limited) climate control, and heated/ventilated seats. Performance-wise, the V6 engine offers 268 hp with respectable MPG, while the hybrid variant provides a significant fuel range advantage (680 miles) with 200 total system horsepower. The reviewer notes the Avalon's comfortable ride and spacious rear seating. Minor drawbacks mentioned include the battery placement reducing hybrid cargo space and the base XLE's halogen headlights compared to the Limited's HID. Overall, the Avalon is presented as a comfortable, well-appointed, and efficient sedan, particularly excelling in its luxury feel and fuel economy for the hybrid model.