The Toyota Avalon received an update in 2015 for the 2016 model year.
The refreshed Avalon received a wider, lower, front grille with narrow upper design, new turn signals, new LED taillights and some chrome on the rear bumper. For the Touring trim level, Toyota installed LED headlights with DRL. No longer is it stodgy and bland like the previous generation. It’s styled much nicer inside and out.

Inside, there are new color stitches, woodgrain dash ornamentation and a 7” screen for the audio system, which has been upgraded to an Entune audio with navigation and an App Suite. The spacious interior remained the same, with enough legroom for the rear passengers.

For the Hybrid version, the Avalon has three trim levels, but it doesn’t receive the sporty Touring version, which adds the 18” dark painted light-alloy-wheels.

Since the Avalon shares the same platform with the Lexus ES, it is considered more like e premium product than a mass-market one. Those who’ll go for the Touring trim level will receive the sport shock-absorbers, for better handling.

Under the hood, there are two engine choices. The most common is the smooth 286 hp, 3.5-liter V6. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The other choice is the hybrid version, which is a good choice for long roads. Its total power output is 200 hp, which doesn’t look too many for a 1.630 kg (3594 lbs) car, but it can get from 0 to 60 mph (97 kph) in 7.4 seconds.