The 2019 Toyota Avalon embodies consumers' overarching desire for high-caliber, design-centric, technologically-savvy modes of attainable, premium transportation.

Hustle, athleticism, and fuel-efficiency. Each of these riveting traits has improved because of two new powertrains: a punchy 301-horsepower, 267-lb.-ft. 3.5-liter V6, and, a 215-net-horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II with 650-volt electric motor and Continuously-Variable Transmission.

An all-new 8-speed Direct Shift-8AT automatic gearbox channels power to the Avalon's front wheels. It merges smooth, precise gear selection throughout the rpm range with an alacrity for fuel efficiency and on-demand power. Its revised logic control better matches vehicle speed, engine speed, and torque engagement, while also facilitating poised downshifts.

Avalon mixes a bevy of Toyota-firsts, such as Apple CarPlay and available Dynamic Auxiliary Turn Signals, available authentic Yamaha wood and aluminum cabin accents, and Engine Sound Enhancement. In addition, drivers will appreciate the standard passive and active safety benefits through Toyota Safety Sense P, as well as athletic handling thanks to its available Adaptive Variable Suspension.

Simple horizontal character lines slice across the backside, at the top, center, and lower portions. Its 72.8-in. width, in effect, is highlighted substantially by the distinct sectioning. Connected LED tail lamps shaped in a three-dimensional, "aero fin" style differentiate the landscape from the current iteration. They integrate backup, stop, and turn lights into a single harmonious, fluid form.

The lineup adopts two all-new Toyota colors: Opulent Amber and Harbor Gray Metallic. Carryover colors include Celestial Silver Metallic, Midnight Black Metallic, and Parisian Night Pearl; new-for-Avalon options include Wind Chill Pearl and Ruby Flare Pearl.