2000 Toyota Avalon vxi review from Australia and New Zealand

The only fault so far with the Avalon VXi is that when braking at slow speeds (between 10-30km) there is a clunking noise at times underneath your feet area. It isn't an overly loud noise, but is there just the same and Toyota when advised of this explained that it is part of the braking/ABS unfortunately.

The Avalon VXi is the best car I have ever owned. At the time we purchased this vehicle we were looking at all the medium to large sedans from Ford, Holden, Honda, Mazda and Toyota, and it was the test drive in the Avalon that sold it to us. It drives like a dream. It is extremely quiet inside and handles the road smoothly. It has a lot of power when needed and the transition from low to high speed is instantaneous. Inside the interior is plush and executive looking. My kids fell asleep on their first trip in our vehicle because of the comfy rear seating and quietness inside the car when on the road. We found the extra leg space in the rear seats also instrumental in our choice given the kids are quite tall and leggy. The boot is massive and accessible through the rear seat portal hidden behind the velvet arm rest that can be pulled down for extra comfort for those in the rear (the arm rest also has provision for 2 drink holders). The dashboard has a wood grained centerpiece around the controls and cd player which initially I didn't take to, but grows on you after awhile - most folk seem to like this look when they have ridden in our car. The Avalon holds the road very well in wet conditions, its streamlined body gives it a sporty sleek look and I love the interior light staying on for a minute or so after taking the keys out to allow you time to get your stuff out of the car before you are lunged into pitch blackness. My husband upgraded from the base model to the VXi because he loved the remote boot opener which has been invaluable when laden with bags from shopping and being able to pop the boot before you approach your vehicle. We are in the process of looking for a 2nd vehicle to buy now and are finding it very difficult because we keep comparing everything to our Avalon VXi which is absolutely brilliant. The 2nd vehicle is to replace our Landcruiser now our 2 old German Shepherd dogs cannot climb or be lifted in... another great feature of the Avalon's spaciousness, it can even fit two 55kg shepherd's in the back. My boss drives a Nissan Maxima and regularly comments on how classy our Avalon is, and parked next to our car, how it makes his Maxima less spectacular...yes, we are very proud Avalon owners :)