2021 Toyota Avalon in Corvallis, OR

Time has not been kind to the larger sedan class. Lots of models have been retired or replaced in recent years as people keep opting for crossovers of just about every size over the sedan counterpart. While the Corolla and Camry are sure to stay relevant, Toyota found it had to consider putting the Avalon on the chopping block as well. Instead of cutting the Avalon off, Toyota decided to make some changes to the large sedan to widen its audience.

The Toyota Avalon has never offered AWD before the 2021 model year. The inclusion of AWD makes the sedan compete in ways it wasn’t able to do before. Other changes like Android Auto™ compatibility and USB-C connectivity upgrade the technological side, while the new Nightshade Edition adds to the visual side. Nightshade editions can be found on almost all other Toyota models now, but the Avalon might wear it better than other models. The chart that follows gives you an idea of what to expect out of the 2021 Toyota Avalon, including some available features.