2014 Toyota Avalon XLE

The 2014 Avalon is Toyota's full-size sedan, the one that trades the Camry's economy focus for a more upscale, near-luxury feel. It drives with a smooth, quiet confidence that makes long highway miles feel effortless, though you'll feel sharper bumps more than you might expect. Inside, the cabin is a genuinely nice place to spend time, with soft-touch materials and comfortable, supportive seats. Tech highlights include a touchscreen infotainment system, available navigation, and heated and cooled seats, though the Entune interface can be finicky. The XLE is where the Avalon starts, giving you the same smooth V6 and generous standard equipment as the pricier trims. You get dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen as standard equipment.