Overview
The 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Sedan fares well in the fullsize sedan segment. Adding $4,215 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Toyota Avalon hybrid carries a base price of $35,805 and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of $41,650 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.5L Inline-4 supported by a 245-volt electric system. Mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, it makes 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 25 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 40 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Avalon hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Toyota offers the same 10 colors for the Avalon hybrid. The Avalon hybrid directly competes with only the Buick Lacrosse Hybrid and indirectly with the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Honda Accord Hybrid both of which belong to midsize sedan segment.
