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Toyota Camry vs. Toyota Avalon: What Changed and What to Buy
Toyota built the last Avalon for the 2022 model year, and the Crown took its place as the larger, more premium sedan. So the Camry-or-Avalon question now has three answers: a new Camry, a used Avalon, or a new Crown. Here is how they line up.
Quick answer
The Avalon was Toyota's full-size sedan: a 301-hp V6 or a 215-hp hybrid, leather and a quieter, larger cabin than the Camry of its day. Toyota discontinued it after the 2022 model year. Today's Camry is hybrid-only, 225 or 232 hp, rated up to an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined, with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and a 12.3-inch display available. The 2027 Crown is the Avalon's replacement: standard AWD, a 40-mpg hybrid or a 340-hp Hybrid MAX, with a higher seating position. Buy a new Camry for efficiency and the newest tech, a used Avalon for V6 power and space at a lower price, or a Crown for Avalon-style comfort with current technology.
The three options
| 2026 Camry (new) | 2021-2022 Avalon (used) | 2027 Crown (new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.5L hybrid, 225 hp FWD / 232 hp AWD | 3.5L V6, 301 hp; 2.5L AWD, 205 hp; hybrid, 215 hp | 2.5L hybrid (THS 5); Platinum: 2.4L turbo Hybrid MAX, 340 hp |
| Drive | FWD; AWD available | FWD; AWD on 2.5L XLE and Limited | AWD standard |
| EPA-estimated combined mpg | Up to 51 (LE FWD) | V6 25-26; AWD 28; hybrid 43-44 | 40 (XLE, Limited, Nightshade) |
| Safety suite | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 | Toyota Safety Sense-P | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 |
| Warranty | New-car warranty; hybrid battery 10 yr/150,000 mi | Remaining factory warranty; Toyota Certified Used adds coverage | New-car warranty; hybrid battery 10 yr/150,000 mi |
| Best for | Economy, newest tech, lowest running cost | V6 power, big back seat, lower purchase price | Avalon-style comfort, AWD, higher seating |
Avalon figures are Toyota's for the final generation; 2022 carried over the 2021 powertrains. Crown figures are from Toyota's July 2026 release.
Why the Avalon ended
Toyota confirmed in 2021 that the Avalon would be discontinued after the 2022 model year, while saying it remained committed to sedans. The Crown arrived for 2023 as a taller hybrid sedan with standard AWD, and the Camry was redesigned for 2025 as a hybrid-only car with more of the Avalon's refinement built in. The last Avalons were built at Toyota's Kentucky plant, the same plant that builds the Camry.
Buying a used Avalon
- The 2019-2022 generation has the Toyota Safety Sense-P suite standard, Apple CarPlay from 2019 and Android Auto from 2020.
- The V6 is the one to choose for power; the hybrid XLE is the one for economy at 43-44 mpg. AWD came only with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder from 2021.
- A Toyota Certified Used Vehicle adds a 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty, a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 160-point inspection. What Toyota Certified includes.
- Avalon Hybrid batteries carry the same 10-year/150,000-mile warranty from the original in-service date on 2020 and newer models.
If you liked the Avalon, look at the Crown
The Crown matches what Avalon owners valued: a quiet cabin, a long wheelbase and standard leather on most grades. It adds all-wheel drive on every grade and a seating position several inches higher than a Camry's. For 2027 the XLE, Limited and Nightshade move to Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system with an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined, and the Platinum keeps the 340-hp Hybrid MAX. Limited now includes Panoramic View Monitor, Traffic Jam Assist and Digital Key.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Avalon discontinued?
Yes. Toyota ended Avalon production after the 2022 model year. The Crown is its replacement in the lineup.
What is the difference between the Camry and the Avalon?
The Avalon was larger, more luxurious and offered a 301-hp V6. The current Camry is hybrid-only, far more efficient at up to 51 mpg combined, and carries Toyota's newest safety and multimedia systems.
Is the Camry bigger than the Avalon?
No. The Avalon was Toyota's full-size sedan and had the longer wheelbase and larger trunk. The Camry is a midsize sedan.
What replaced the Toyota Avalon?
The Toyota Crown, a hybrid sedan with standard AWD, introduced for 2023.
Can I still buy a Toyota Avalon?
Only used. We list used and Toyota Certified Avalons when we have them; the inventory link on this page shows what is in stock.
Compare them in person
We stock new Camrys and Crowns and regularly take Avalons in trade. Drive the three back to back and the choice makes itself.
Sources
Checked against Toyota's model releases on October 19, 2026. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates. Used-vehicle availability changes daily.
- First-Ever All-Wheel Drive and XSE Nightshade Edition Highlight Changes for 2021 Toyota Avalon (July 15, 2020), Toyota USA Newsroom
- Toyota Ending Avalon Production After 2022 (Aug. 3, 2021), The Drive
- Toyota Camry Brings Bold New Nightshade Edition to Lineup in 2026 (May 1, 2025), Toyota USA Newsroom
- Leveling Up Luxury: 2027 Toyota Crown Adds Next-Gen Hybrid Power and Bold Styling (July 23, 2026), Toyota USA Newsroom
