Toyota Avalon Replacement: What to Drive Now
Toyota Avalon Replacement: What to Drive Now That the Avalon Is Gone
Toyota ended the Avalon in the U.S. after the 2022 model year. Here is what Toyota offers now and how to find a used Avalon.
If you loved your Avalon and are wondering what comes next, you are not alone. Toyota stopped selling the Avalon in the U.S. after the 2022 model year, and two Toyota models are good places to look today: the Crown and the Camry. This guide explains what happened to the Avalon, what each replacement offers, and how to ask about a used Avalon in Victorville.
About This Guide
Information about the Avalon’s end comes from published reports of Toyota’s announcement, which Toyota confirmed to the press. Information about the 2027 Camry and 2027 Crown comes from published reports of Toyota’s announcements. We did not use Toyota’s own spec sheets for this guide, so confirm details for the exact model you want. Fuel economy figures are estimates for comparison only.
What Happened to the Toyota Avalon?
Reports say Toyota told suppliers that U.S. production at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant would end following the 2022 model year, and Toyota confirmed the news. The Avalon was Toyota’s large sedan, and the 2022 model was the last one sold new in the U.S. The same Kentucky plant continues to build other Toyota models.
One published account says Toyota discontinued the Avalon mainly to make room for the Crown, and notes that American buyers have been moving from large sedans toward SUVs. That is one outlet’s reading, not a Toyota statement.
The Toyota Crown: The Successor Model
The Crown arrived in the U.S. as a 2023 model. For 2027, reports say the XLE, Limited and Nightshade grades use Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system with a 2.5-liter engine, and the Platinum uses a Hybrid MAX powertrain with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, 340 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on all four grades, and reports list an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined with the fifth-generation hybrid system.
If all-wheel drive on every grade matters to you, the Crown is worth driving first.
The Toyota Camry: The Familiar Sedan
The 2027 Camry is hybrid-only, with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system. Reports list 225 combined hp on front-wheel-drive models and 232 on all-wheel-drive models, and a manufacturer-estimated 51 mpg combined for the LE with front-wheel drive. The grades are LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE, and all-wheel drive is available on all five. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard. Think of it as a sedan alternative to the Avalon.
Crown and Camry at a Glance
| Category | 2027 Crown | 2027 Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Hybrid; Hybrid MAX on Platinum | Hybrid only |
| Power | 340 hp (Platinum Hybrid MAX); not listed in our information for the other grades | 225 hp FWD; 232 hp AWD (combined) |
| Fuel economy | EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined with the fifth-generation hybrid system, as reported | Up to 51 mpg combined, LE FWD (manufacturer-estimated) |
| All-wheel drive | Standard on all four grades | Available on all five grades |
| Grades | XLE, Limited, Nightshade, Platinum | LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE, XSE |
Figures are as reported from Toyota’s announcements and may change. Fuel economy is for comparison only; actual results vary with driving conditions, load and driving style.
Looking for a Used Avalon?
Because the Avalon is no longer sold new, a used one is the only way to get the model itself. Availability changes often, so call Valley Hi Toyota at (866) 632-6290 to ask whether any Avalons are on the lot, or browse our used vehicles and certified pre-owned vehicles. If you own an Avalon, you can also value your trade.
Which One Fits You?
The Crown may fit if you want standard all-wheel drive and a model described as the Avalon’s successor. The Camry may fit if you want a familiar sedan with the higher fuel economy figure on this page. A used Avalon may fit if you simply want the car you already know. All three are worth a test drive, and the best way to decide is to drive them.
Toyota Avalon Questions
Did Toyota discontinue the Avalon?
Yes. Toyota ended U.S. sales of the Avalon after the 2022 model year, according to published reports that Toyota confirmed.
What replaced the Toyota Avalon?
The Crown, which arrived in the U.S. as a 2023 model, is described in one published account as the Avalon’s successor. The Camry is another Toyota sedan to consider.
Is the Toyota Camry a good Avalon alternative?
It may be. The 2027 Camry is hybrid-only, lists up to 51 mpg combined for the LE with front-wheel drive, and offers all-wheel drive on every grade. Drive it alongside the Crown to compare.
Does the Toyota Crown come with all-wheel drive?
Reports say all-wheel drive is standard on all four 2027 Crown grades: XLE, Limited, Nightshade and Platinum.
Can I buy a used Avalon in Victorville?
Maybe. Used inventory changes often, so call Valley Hi Toyota at (866) 632-6290 to ask whether any Avalons are on the lot.
More from the Valley Hi Toyota blog: model guides, comparisons, recall updates and High Desert driving tips.
Find Your Next Toyota
Visit Valley Hi Toyota at 14612 Valley Center Dr, Victorville or call (866) 632-6290 to ask which models are available.
Specifications are as reported from Toyota’s announcements and may change. Fuel economy figures are estimates for comparison only. Toyota Safety Sense is a trademark of Toyota.
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