2013 Toyota Avalon Wins Best Green Car

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editor: Philippe Crowe

The Toyota Avalon Hybrid was named the “Best Green Car” at the 2013 Atlanta International Auto Show by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).

The group of automotive journalists has been awarding “best of show” vehicles for four years running, said Davis Adams, president of GAAMA. “The Avalon is an impressive option in the green car category, with size, luxury and fuel efficiency that make it a standout in a segment otherwise crowded with smaller economy cars,” Adams said.

The Avalon’s Hybrid Synergy Drive shares with the Camry Hybrid a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that employs the Atkinson cycle to postpone closure of the intake valves and delay the compression cycle, helping reduce intake and exhaust energy losses to improve fuel efficiency.

The GAAMA said reduced weight, clean aerodynamics and an efficient Hybrid drivetrain combine to give this sedan a combined 40 mpg EPA-rating (40 city/39 hwy). Taking the Avalon’s 17-gallon fuel tank into consideration, the Avalon Hybrid can offer a range of more than 600 miles per tank. READ FULL ARTICLE

2013 Avalon : US News Best Cars

See the review that US News did on the 2013 Avalon

The 2013 Toyota Avalon ranks 4 out of 9 Affordable Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Avalon, as well as reliability and safety data.

Reviewers say that updated styling and a spacious, comfortable interior make the redesigned 2013 Toyota Avalon one of the most upscale cars in the class.



The 2013 Toyota Avalon comes with a V6 engine that most test drivers say provides ample power. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and reviewers write that it’s refined with exceptionally smooth gear changes. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21/31 mpg city/highway, which is slightly better than most affordable large cars. Like the 2012 model, the redesigned Avalon offers a comfort-tuned ride that test drivers appreciate. However, most automotive reviewers also say that the new Avalon handles much better than the old car, which was often regarded as ponderous and floaty. FULL STORY