Updated Toyota Avalon Listed in MIIT with New Family Design and Dual Powertrains

2026/07/10
New car dynamics
Toyota
China
The updated Toyota Avalon has appeared in MIIT modification filings with a comprehensive design refresh adopting Toyota's latest family language. The ICE variant draws styling cues from the 16th-generation Crown, featuring a large grille and C-shaped full-width lighting signature, with a 127 kW net engine output. The HEV variant offers multiple exterior configurations, achieving 4.36 L/100km fuel consumption at 1,655 kg curb weight on 235/45R18 tires. Both versions adopt a full-width rear light bar with split light sources for enhanced visual identity.
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