Round, I bought one to make basically the same round trip (semi-monthly, eastern PA to CLE) and it changed the long drive from one that I dreaded to one that I enjoyed. And I managed 40-44 mpg while doing it. This unassuming-looking sedan is King of the Turnpike.

Terrific job explaining just what is so great about the Avalon Hybrid. I owned a ‘13 Limited for three glorious years of stealthful hooning over hilly, twisty Pennsylvania roads. Hands down, it was the most fun I’ve ever had driving a large, staid-looking sedan (a hybrid, no less) that so few people would ever suspect…