Yup, that grill ruins the look of an otherwise nice looking car.

 

I actually don't mind the Camry TRD because it's such a ubiquitous vehicle. I guess anything to differentiate itself from the masses. I've had more aggressive Camry and Accord drivers play with me than any other car brand. I can respect driving the car to its maximum capability. They are pretty slow though

 

EIt really is astonishing how much attention you give the Avalon. Current and past generations.

 

It's a face only Jill can love unless she actually dislikes the Avalon face

 

I don't have a problem with it. It looks far better in person than it does in pics. There was a time when Toyota was equal with boring, not the case anymore. How well has the Avalon peers done? Cadenza, LaCrosse or Impala..more sedate styling, pleasing to the masses...but cancelled.

 

The Lexus ES is really the car that dominates that segment. The Avalon is a little cheaper but not enough to have clear boundaries. I wouldn't be surprised if Toyota kills it off someday. I rarely see any in a sea of Lexus ES and other luxury marquees.

 

More than likely it will be canned. I think they will move the name to become a high end trim level of the next Camry or we will see a cross over like the UX still named Avalon.

 

I agree. Similar to Hyundai axing the Azera a few years ago. Surprised the Kia Cadenza is still around as well.

Very close base prices
$35,650 - Avalon
$39,900 - ES350

 

I think Avalon and ES go hand in hand. Most Toyota buyers looking to move up to Lexus probably look at the Avalon and compare. Just like LC or LX.

 

Perhaps a bit of cross shopping but they sell enough ES's to justify it's corporate cousin Avalon right now.

 

Sales thru July are ES 28,940 (+18%) and Avalon 17,562 (-20%). It seems like the Avalon will be around for a while anyway.

 

Where are they hiding?? I never see new Avalon's unless it's on a dealer lot

 

These two cars are pretty much the same car, I can't see the Avalon being cancelled right now as it takes up volume on the assembly line.

 

btw, Avalon just got introduced to the Chinese market... should be good for another 80k-100k sales per year

 

Good find. Thanks for posting this. I think China will embrace the new Avalon very much. The Asian Dragon.