2013 Toyota Avalon XLE

The 2013 Avalon is Toyota's full-size sedan, the one that competes with the likes of the Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Azera. It's quick and responsive when you want it, yet smooth and quiet when you're just cruising. The ride is on the firm side, so you'll feel bumps more than you might expect from a big Toyota. Inside, you get a nicely finished cabin with thick leather upholstery and plenty of tech like heated seats and a touchscreen. Standard cloth upholstery and manually adjustable seats mark the Avalon XLE as the entry trim, giving up leather and power adjustments to keep the starting price lower. The same 3.5L V6 powers every 2013 Avalon, making 268 horsepower through a automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, delivering brisk acceleration without drama. The XLE is the only trim offered with the optional Touring package, which adds firmer suspension tuning and paddle shifters for a sportier feel.