Test drive Toyota Avalon, the advantages and disadvantages are obvious, the dual-engine version is more cost-effective than Lexus ES200

Toyota Avalon is still popular. The cumulative sales in the first eight months of this year reached 47,376 units, while the cumulative sales for the whole of last year were 36,208 units. The growth trend is clear at a glance, making it the most successful B+ class sedan. This car, because unlike the Buick LaCrosse, the Toyota Avalon does not require significant price cuts to become the most popular non-luxury brand B+ class sedan in this market segment. So what are the advantages of this car? This year we will evaluate it together.

First of all, the Toyota Avalon has a very pleasing appearance design. Toyota’s new design concept is mixed with the Lexus style, giving the Toyota Avalon the popular elements of sport, fashion, and individuality. They are all styles favored by car owners born in the 80s and 90s. We will not go into details one by one. You can enjoy them through the pictures. What I want to say is, not only the overall appearance, but also the workmanship of the details. Avalon does represent Toyota's highest standards in the country. Although I don't like Toyota cars very much, I must recognize Toyota's Seiko philosophy.

Secondly, the interior design of Toyota Avalon also accurately meets the modern demand for simple style. Today, when there are fewer and fewer furniture in the room, consumers also have new requirements for car interiors. Most of them are no longer popular. Technology, simplicity and convenience are the key. Toyota Asia Dragon uses a 9-inch central control screen to solve most of the functional operations of the vehicle. This is in line with the needs of modern people for using cars. Thirdly, , the safety configuration of this car is indeed good. The whole series comes standard with lane deviation, lane keeping, active braking, front and rear head air curtains and airbags. The body also uses a lot of high-strength steel. After seeing and watching Everywhere we go is securely guarded.

However, the shortcomings are also obvious, that is, the configuration of all Toyota Avalon models is relatively simple. After the starting price reaches 199,800 yuan, it has front and rear parking radar, reversing image, adjustable driving mode, panoramic sunroof, Remote start, leather steering wheel, steering wheel gearshift, leather seats, electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, GPS navigation, voice control, rear air vents, etc. are not standard in all series, and even all models do not have Internet of Vehicles functions. If you only look at the exterior and interior, then this is a car for young people, but after looking at the configuration list, it feels like a car for old people.

However, young people may really not like this car. Then I will talk about its driving experience. Let’s talk about the 2.0L model first. It is equipped with a self-priming engine with a maximum horsepower of 178 horsepower and a peak torque of 210. Nm, so the power reserve is not very strong. Especially for a vehicle weighing more than 1.5 tons, it is impossible to get ferocious acceleration capability. However, because it is equipped with a self-priming engine, the power output is really smooth. It's very good. The matching CVT gearbox is smooth and smooth. The disadvantage is that the overall acceleration ability is weak, especially the starting acceleration ability is obviously weak. The advantage is that the power output is smooth and has no frustration, and the fuel consumption is indeed relatively economical. The measured fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 7.7L. .

Let’s talk about the Toyota Avalon 2.5L pure fuel version. The 2.5L self-priming engine has a maximum horsepower of 209 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In addition to being more powerful, the power output is also more linear. Smooth, although it is not as smooth as the Buick LaCrosse or Ford Taurus when starting, the smoothness of the self-priming engine also makes people have a good driving experience. The 2.5L hybrid model is great. It accelerates to 100 kilometers in 8.4 seconds and has an actual fuel consumption of 5.4L per 100 kilometers. The starting price is only 239,800 yuan. To be honest, after test driving the Asia Dragon dual-engine version, I I really feel sorry for the owners of Lexus ES200.

Because everyone who has driven the Lexus ES200 knows that the acceleration ability of this car is very weak, or it is completely unworthy of its high price. The measured acceleration time to 100 kilometers is 12.1 seconds, even in Overtaking in urban areas also depends on what kind of road it is on. If the speed of the car in front reaches 70 kilometers per hour, then overtaking is still difficult, but the Toyota Asia Dragon Twin Engine Edition is very easy, and the fuel consumption is more economical than the Lexus ES200. The ES200 The average fuel consumption of car owners is about 8.6L. I think a big reason is that car owners have to slam on the accelerator in order to accelerate.

Finally, let’s talk about the chassis of the Avalon. In terms of tuning experience, it is still worse than the Lexus ES, but the gap is not obvious. If you want to feel it, you have to do it deliberately like me. For comparison and experience, you have to drive a Lexus ES and then drive a Toyota Avalon immediately, so that you can have a more intuitive and clear understanding.

Overall, the Toyota Avalon's chassis is softer than the Lexus ES, so it is more comfortable but slightly less supportive, but the difference is still not big on intercity roads. The real difference is that on the highway, the Lexus's chassis is more stable, and the quietness in the car is far better than that of the Toyota Avalon. When the Avalon is driving at high speed, there is very obvious tire noise, and it is relatively dull. The noise makes people feel a little tight in the chest after driving for a long time.

The last point is that the materials of the Toyota Avalon are not as good as the Lexus ES. I used a new test car from the dealer. To be honest, the smell in the car is still quite obvious, especially after turning on the air conditioner. It will be more serious. I personally think this should be improved.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.