Is the Avalon a mid-size or full-size car?
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The Avalon is a mid-size car. More information about the Avalon is as follows: 1. The Avalon is a flagship model launched by Toyota Motor Corporation in the U.S. market in the 1990s and is the largest sedan model under Toyota. In 2018, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the all-new Toyota Avalon at the Detroit Auto Show. The fifth-generation Toyota Avalon is built on Toyota's latest TNGA platform and offers both hybrid and fuel-powered versions. 2. The fifth-generation Avalon features a dual-tone interior design, equipped with a 9-inch multimedia touchscreen, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, traditional analog instrument cluster, a 7-inch HUD head-up display, driving mode selection, and an electronic parking brake.
I've been driving Toyota cars for over a decade, and the Avalon definitely qualifies as a mid-to-large-sized sedan. With a body length approaching 5 meters, it's significantly longer than the Camry. The rear seats can comfortably accommodate three adults with ample legroom, and it provides exceptional stability on highways—so comfortable it feels like sitting on a sofa. In Toyota's lineup, the Camry is the benchmark midsize sedan, while the Avalon sits one level higher, offering more luxurious space and configurations, along with more thoughtful interior storage designs. If you frequently travel with family or need a car for business use, this extra space makes a crucial difference. I recommend focusing on the rear seats during a test drive—comparing it to the Camry will highlight the difference immediately. Over several years of ownership, maintenance costs have been reasonable, though fuel consumption is slightly higher. Overall, it's a high-value choice.
