Best Handling (yet discontinued)? - 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD Review

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2 жыл бұрын

While we wondered if this 2021 Avalon TRD could be Toyota's best handling car, it was disappointing to learn of its demise. M.S.R.P. - $43,870.
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@silverbackstacker7851 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy my Avalon TRD it has grown on me, I haven’t seen any on the road so I feel special!

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

We'll miss the Avalon, Silverback Stacker, so enjoy yours and thanks for watching!

@edwinhernandez3854 2 жыл бұрын

I own one too and I feel special myself I believe they only made 2500 of them for the 2020 I own don’t know about the other years I get lots of looks to me is one of a kind

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

@@edwinhernandez3854 Enjoy your car. It's a nice one. Thanks for watching!

@hj6037 Жыл бұрын

found one today silver Avalon trd 55k miles 2020 they asking 30k which your thought should I bought it since the discounted this model

@JustBeAdude Жыл бұрын

So I have a ‘20 model of this and I have to say, it is one of the best handling cars I have been in. Super crisp and intuitive if you want to play on the twisties in the the mountain or run n the open road. It may not be the fastest, but it will hold its speed in a turn. And it’s also great for road tripping and carrying a lot of gear in the boot.

@bigneutron77 2 жыл бұрын

I got to get me pair of them shoes you got! Those suede pumas? Nice video!

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yes they are, bigneutron77. A gift from my wife. I gotta look the part while driving these sporty cars. LOL They match perfectly with that Supra on your thumbnail. Thanks for watching!

@ahanna76 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, another great review. Another year, another relatable vehicle from the 90’s is heading off into the horizon. The few people I knew who owned them marveled over their reliability. What I’ve noticed now is people mentioning the price & decided to buy sportier, less reliable cars (BMW & Audi).

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

It'll be a shame to see this one go. T.j. Hanna. It drives well, but sometimes people are willing to gamble a bit with reliability to satiate their emotions. I've definitely been there from time to time. 😂 Thanks for watching!

@hj6037 Жыл бұрын

found one today silver Avalon trd 55k miles 2020 they asking 30k which your thought should I bought it since the discounted this model

@emmanuelrodriguez1043 Жыл бұрын

I just got a 2019 XSE AND It’s comfortable, looks sporty and great, powerful, but handling in turns a bit scary! I don’t even push it close to the limits but I had a 2015 Durango and even with a higher center of gravity, felt more secure on curves! That’s why I’m looking at the TRD maybe I can use that suspension etc. Thanks for the nice review…

@1231nlp 2 жыл бұрын

Best background music 🎶

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, N P!

@kr9397 5 ай бұрын

What's important is everyone who has one is in love with the car. I bought one and it's great. I see an ES at every light and their mouths drop looking at the Toyota. Paid 35k 10,000 miles.

@AutoAcademics 5 ай бұрын

Nice. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!

@napalm2k5 2 жыл бұрын

I like drop of the glasses when bringing up the transmission. I own a 21 TRD and I love it. Reminds me of my 2001 Prelude back in the day as far as handling. With added engine performance this car would have been great.

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. You're fortunate to get one when you did, R Woods. Enjoy it and thanks for watching!

@24bergman 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I had no idea this vehicle even existed. You should get a Pulitzer for investigative reporting for this one :0)

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I have to assume that most people forgot all Avalons existed sice Toyota is discontinuing them, which is a shame because this is the best the Avalon has ever been IMO, across all trim levels. Thanks for watching, Mitch B!

@24bergman 2 жыл бұрын

Especially this TRD model, nice looking ride. Too bad.

@Gooddog1 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics That is a shame I am an owner of 2019XSE V6 I love my car. Its the cousin to the Lexus ES.

@Torsee 2 жыл бұрын

Loose the red lines and get some bigger sidewall tires, and you might have a nice sleeper car. The Avalon has been around for a long time. My Dad almost bought one to replace his 1985 Caprice Classic with the Police Package. Now there was a sleeper! Red with Red Vinyl roof. I smoked a VW GTI with it. He was right there in my rear view rowing gears! 😂 No Replacement for Displacement! 350 V8! Good video as always!

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

If you're just talking about drag racing, a basic V6 Avalon would be a perfect sleeper, Torsee. No need to change tires or racing stripes. 😅 But in all seriousness, I'm sorry to see the Avalon go. It was 85% Lexus ES for only a bit more money than a Camry. And IMO, it drives better than an ES. Oh, well. Times are changing so I need to find a good V8 to hide in the garage before it's too late. Thanks for watching!

@BlackNAVYAmericanVET 2 жыл бұрын

I like to see you drive a 2021 86 manual stick !

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, they'll send us one soon, Dennis Bordok jr. Thanks for watching!

@Coronet_1969_ 2 жыл бұрын

How's the shoulder Chris? $43k price tag. Know they ride nice from way back in 2004 Avalon that my son drives!

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

It's coming along well, David T. Thanks for asking. And in my opinion, these new Avalons are the best they've ever made. They'll be missed once they're gone. Thanks for watching!

@baldheadlogic 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review. I am not surprised that the Avalon is on its way out. The price has gotten too close to a Lexus ES with the the Lexus dealership experience. Also the only large sedans that truly sell in high numbers are the Charger and Challenger.

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there's definitely been a bit of "rubbing elbows" in the product line lately. Both in features and price. It's a shame the Avalon couldn't survive. The close proximity to the ES is possibly what makes it which a good car. Thanks for watching, canonlybeme4life!

@thebluvdone 2 жыл бұрын

Fancy badging with the same engine you can get in a regular Avalon. Nope, not falling for the banana in the tailpipe trick.

@hj6037 Жыл бұрын

found one today silver Avalon trd 55k miles 2020 they asking 30k which your thought should I bought it since the discounted this model

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Even though the Avalon has been discontinued, it was a fairly popular car so Toyota should continue to carry parts for it for quite a few years. That being said, only you can decide if you should purchase the car, taking it's value and selling price in your area into consideration. Good luck! The Avalon is/was a great car.

@brownro214 2 жыл бұрын

Not a Toyota fan, but a good review.

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, R. Brown. There are some individual models that are nice, such as the RAV4, 86 and Supra, but I guess I could say that about almost any brand. 😅Thanks for watching!

@XMattingly 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always, and for the most part it’s a pretty sweet car. But as far as looks… I can’t stand the gigantic black “grille” that a lot of Toyota’s & Lexus’s have. I don’t know why they keep leaning into that fascia; it’s not all air intake and frankly pretty hideous. Just wish they’d move on to something more subtle - Toyota has had that as a signature look for their line for years, now.

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, large grilles are definitely the Toyota/Lexus trademark right now. I've gotten used to them now so they don't offend me the way they used to. But overall, this Avalon TRD is a nice car and the Avalon, in general, is too. I'm sorry to see it go. Thanks for watching!

@tomasnordin9778 2 жыл бұрын

I'm as far as you can get from being a sporty guy.So even if this particular version is not my cup of tea.I do like the Avalon,a big sedan by todays standards,unfortunately not on sale in Europe

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I like about the Avalon, Tomas Nordin. It is a really good car, no matter which trim you choose. It'll be missed, once it's finally gone. Thanks for sharing and watching!

@tomasnordin9778 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics Why is the Avalon going out,poor sales ? Thanks for your answer.

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomasnordin9778 Typically, it ends up being because of sales, although we don't currently have a definitive answer. Guess the Avalon got too good for its health and was infringing on the Lexus ES. We don't know for sure, but maybe it will be revived as a full EV in the future.

@tomasnordin9778 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics Many thanks from Sweden.Keep up the good work.

@DANIELHERNANDEZ-bv4bv 2 жыл бұрын

My brother has one same Model great Vehicle 👍 Trd Great car Better then Hyundai Honda Go Toyota Avalon Trd

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Your brother got a good one, DANIEL HERNANDEZ. Thanks for watching!

@TITANIUM71- 2 жыл бұрын

I feel bad because USA is going to stop making Toyota Avalon.

@AutoAcademics 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, Titanium blue. Thanks for watching!

@stephenhendricks103 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota had hoped that the boomer slogan that "60 is the new 40" would help the Avalon cope with its major weakness, the average age of its owners. And the TRD variant was added to in the hope that the actual forty somethings could be enticed to give the Avalon a try. Didn't work. Covid no doubt played a part. So now the Avalon is off to heaven to join a substantial number of folks who owned them. Too bad. The Avalon and their owners deserved a better fate.

@TD05SSLegacy 2 жыл бұрын

Trd. How do you pronounce that as a word? “Turd”? I can never help but think 🤔 that. Anyone else?

@KhrissyDaDon 2 жыл бұрын

Turd is you, Toyota Racing Development (TRD)

@texan903 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound remotely similar to TRD.

@paulm6481 2 жыл бұрын

That grill is just gross. I get a Lexus ES CPO and then it comes with Lexus great dealer experience for same or less cost. Toyota destroyed this Avalon with the very bad design.