> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.roadblazing.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD - Re-Driven Review - Biennial Menacing - URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2021-toyota-avalon-trd-re-driven-review-biennial-menacing/ - Published: 2021-08-13T12:20:00.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-15T03:26:10.000Z - Author: George Straton - Tags: Sedans ### *ENTHUSIAST DEVELOPMENT:* The automotive metaphor for the quest for a magical Arthurian sword is to be no more. Often colored as a refined barge tuned exclusively for septuagenerians and a Lexus ES pretender, after 28 years the **Toyota Avalon** sedan is slated to depart this earthly world. ### *SHORT LIFE*: Two short years ago the Japanese automaker's in-house skunk works did go to work on a menacing tune of Avalon. Complementing a near NASCAR bodied **Camry V-6 TRD**, a [**2020 Toyota Avalon TRD**](https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-toyota-avalon-trd-quick-spin-review/) was also released and then sampled by **Roadblazing.com**. More recently an Ice Edge (putty grey) **2021 Toyota Avalon TRD** was dropped off. Then unbeknownst to this outlet, it would spell the end of the **TRD** trim, with the entire model's demise scheduled for the following year. Consider this **Re-Driven Review** a eulogy for the only large Toyota sedan which attracted some quadragenarians. #### **2021 Toyota Avalon TRD* Driving Hits:* ![2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/08/RB-2021-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-ext-fr-P1990829-abc.jpg) 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge - 301 horsepower, 268 pound-feet torque DOHC gas V-6 = same as with non hybrid, non AWD Avalons - 6-speed automatic torque converter planetary transaxle - Steering wheel dorsal paddle shifting and Sport Plus drive mode yields crisp snap. - 25 combined miles per gallon, 490 miles highway range - TRD exhaust = genuine, from idle rumble to authoritative throat clearing at WOT ![2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/08/RB-2021-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-exhaust-P1990873-abc.jpg) 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge - ABS torque vectoring - 4 x Drive modes = Eco / Normal / Sport / Sport Plus - Fully independent suspension with rapid but everyday livable damping - Stabilizer bars F/R = 27 mm = Avalon Touring - Spring rates (TRD) = +44 / +67 % vs. Avalon Touring - Higher steering effort weighting - 0.6" inches lower than Avalon Touring - Front disc brakes: 2-piston sliding calipers, +0.9" vs. Avalon Touring - Michelin MXM Green V-rated M+S 235/40 tires fitted to 19" TRD matte black alloy wheels make for touring with less float - Assembly with tight tolerances and premium materials knocks on door of entry luxury sedans #### **2021 Toyota Avalon TRD* Driving Misses:* - Hard fuel cutoff prior to redline in Sport Plus manumatic mode - Lacks Camry's TRD's summer tires and attendant greater dry cornering & braking grip - No front limited slip differential, means burn-out attempts set off VDC - Steering ratio no quicker than Avalon Touring - Lacks Avalon Touring's electronic variable dampers - Lacks an all-wheel drive option - Highway mirror wind noise #### *What It Has Got:* ![2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/08/RB-2021-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-ext-rr-P1990867-bc.jpg) 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge - Pricing: *from* **$43,870** (incl. destination) for a 8-speed automatic **2021 Toyota Avalon TRD** - As tested **2021 Toyota Avalon TRD** , optioned with Premium Audio & Navigation priced at **$46,297** - A long, low slung profile, yet sinewy fendered and rear quartered large family sedan - Accommodates 5 generously proportioned adults magnanimously - Wide aperture trunk expands via 60/40% split folding 2nd Row seatbacks - Robust assembly, premium soft touch materials and precision controls - Comprehensive standard feature set - Approach keyless entry, push button ignition; 2-zone automatic climate control; - LED headlights & taillights, delay windshield wipers - Auto dimming rear view mirror, heated wing mirrors - Heated & ventilated 8-way power front, w/ driver's 4-way lumbar +2-position memory - ELD twin analog gauges; 7.0" TFT trip & settings display; - 9.0" tri-pane touch media display; Bluetooth phone connection, SMS messaging - 8 speaker 320 watt CD + streaming audio - Android Auto, Apple CarPlay phone projection; native SMS messaging; USB-C x 4 - Entune 3.0 complimentary apps - Subscription Services - Sirius XM; Wi-Fi (by Verizon) - Safety Connect, Service Connect + Remote Connect - Comprehensive safety features & ratings - IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus - Driver assist tech (standard) - Safety Sense P: Pedestrian & vehicle collision avoidance braking, blind spot & rear cross traffic warning, lane keep assist, fully adaptive cruise control, rear camera - 10.0" Heads-Up Display (optional) - 360° Surround camera; Perimeter camera scan; Sonar fore and aft park warning (optional) - 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper, 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranties, 2 years / 25,000 mile scheduled maintenance ![2020 Toyota Avalon TRD: cockpit](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/04/RB-2020-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-cockpit-home-P1630687-bc.jpg) 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD: cockpit ![2020 Toyota Avalon TRD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/04/RB-2020-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-seats-driver-P1630970-bc.jpg) 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD #### *Options on tested 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD:* - Heated power adjust steering wheel, heated rear seats - Native GPS cloud-based + HDD navigation, enhanced voice commands + guidance - Destination search & Dynamic Points of Interest search - JBL 1200 watt, 14-speaker audio; Qi inductive charging pad; Homelink remote garage control - Power Moonroof #### *What It Has Not (or Not Preferred):* - Only red seat belts & contrast seat stitching & metal pedals distinguish from other Avalon interiors - Trunk lining felt flimsy & cardboard walls thin - Center stack buttons nano sized - Media display target of sunwash #### *Standout Feature(s) *2021 TOYOTA AVALON TRD** : ![2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/08/RB-2021-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-ext-rr-P1990833-abc.jpg) 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD: in Ice Edge - TRD specific exterior - "Darth Vader" gloss black exterior trim including oversized full height lattice maw grille, black + red striped body side spats, trunk lid spoiler, side mirror caps - TRD lower fascia front splitter and rear diffuser - TRD 7-tuning fork spoke matte black 19" wheels - TRD badge, trunk-lid lower right - TRD specific cabin - Aluminum pedals - Red seatbelts - Red stitched leather tilt/ telescoping steering wheel - Red stitched and laced leatherette + micro-suede seats w/ embossed front head-rests - Red floor mat & trunk mat piping #### **Roadblazing.com** Says: *Muscle car effects on stolid large family sedan remain redundant in world with *Camry*. Snap one up while you can.* #### [2020 Toyota Avalon TRD - Quick Spin ReviewUMBRELLA NAME RAISES EXPECTATIONS: whenever TRD, the abbreviation for Toyota Racing Development is appendaged to a production Toyota street vehicle model. Except that in 2015, TRD stopped marketing superchargers, their only bolt-on power enhancements. As for tuning the brand’s most recent sports car the A80 2020 Supra, Toyota relies on![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/05/rb-wheel500.png)RoadBlazingGeorge Straton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/size/w1200/2024/05/RB-2020-Toyota-Avalon-TRD-ext-fr-P1630640-abc.jpg)](https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-toyota-avalon-trd-quick-spin-review/)