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With highway fuel economy that approaches the 30-mpg mark, the 2011 Toyota Avalon is a greener road-trip choice than a large crossover ute. Read more »

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Pillowy, cushy ride
Straight-line acceleration
Light but confident steering feel

Dislikes

Too much body motion
Very conservative design
Faux-wood trim

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Overall Review » 8

Interior / Exterior » 6

Performance » 7

Quality » 9

Safety » 9

Features » 9

Fuel Economy / MPG » 7

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20 mpg city, 29 highway

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[With a full load] the Avalon never felt strained while returning 22.6 miles per gallon during a 350-mile trip through Southern California

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GREEN | 7 out of 10

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20 mpg city, 29 highway
U.S. EPA

[With a full load] the Avalon never felt strained while returning 22.6 miles per gallon during a 350-mile trip through Southern California
New York Times

With this sole drivetrain, the big 2011 Avalon is rated at 20/29 mpg, which Toyota says is best in a class that includes cars like the Buick LaCrosse and the Hyundai Azera. Relative to most other vehicles that can also fit five or six occupants with the same level of comfort—namely, large crossover vehicles like the Buick Enclave or Ford Flex—that makes the Avalon a very green machine.