Overview
The 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Sedan fares well in the fullsize sedan segment. Adding $4,185 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Avalon hybrid carries a base price of $36,470 and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of $41,700 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 24 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 7.4 seconds. Toyota offers the same 9 colors for the Avalon hybrid. The Avalon hybrid directly competes with midsize sedans such as the Buick Lacrosse Hybrid and the Lexus ES 300h Hybrid.
