It has an 8 day turnover rate. It's selling briskly.

 

They are selling quite well. I'm looking forward to hearing the numbers at the end of 2013.

 

Toyota also expects to gain market share with edgy redesigns of previously lackluster models like the Avalon sedan, which had a 50.4 percent increase in sales in January.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/02/business/car-sales-continue-their-climb.html?_r=0

 

Toyota also expects to gain market share with edgy redesigns of previously lackluster models like the Avalon sedan, which had a 50.4 percent increase in sales in January.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/02/business/car-sales-continue-their-climb.html?_r=0

OK, thanks. Interesting stats in the Times article. Glad to hear they're doing well, but still a little puzzled why I don't see any. Maybe I need to get out more.

Robert N.

 

I've seen several of them, but personally I didn't like it.

 

Lurker who finally created a user account here...

The AHs don't seem to be moving off the lots in NoVa. I wanted a NBM with gray interior, but the local dealership had AB/Gray which had been on the lot over 3 weeks. We worked out a mutually agreeable price this past Monday.

This is my 3rd avalon - 1998, 2001 and 2013. The 2001 has 214K+ miles and is a great car to drive. Anyway... a bit off topic (I apologize).

 

On fitzmall.com, the posted no-haggle prices for 2013 Avalon V6's, at the Gaithersburg store, are $1300-1500 off MSRP, while Avalon Hybrids are $500 off. It's been this way for a couple of weeks, I think. When I first started looking, in January, the Hybrids were posted at MSRP (above MSRP including Fitzgerald's loaner car and service voucher package), and weren't moving at all. They dropped the prices drastically, brought them up a bit, and seem to have settled at $500 off for now. I think this gives a window into the demand for these cars, versus the low inventory, in this specific area.

It's harder to tell what's going on at a dealership that doesn't post prices. sesame seed, I'll throw out the idea that your car sat on the lot for a while because they held out for too much money, more than the car is worth in the current market. You walked in at the time when they were willing to bend.

 

From someone who works at the plant the new Avalon is selling better than Toyota expected as a result we are working every other Saturday and close to 2hrs of overtime a night to get more cars on the dealer lots. Toyota is averaging 4 Avalons per dealer and they want to increase that number.

 

That is an average. The dealer were I purchased mine, has 5 and hasn't sold one since selling me mine back in December!?

Skip

 

Can you say whether the proportion of hybrid sales is more or less than expected?

 

I'd like to know that as well. :thanks:

 

Don't you have 50 feet of snow right now? Doesn't seem to be the time of year to buy a low-to-the-ground sedan. 4WD Tacomas and 4-runners are probably going like mad there right now. Many people are influenced by their immediate meds and seasons.

Always buy a convertible or boat in the fall and sell it as soon as the weather gets nice in the spring!


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I'm not sure if they had a slow down at the plant or what. My hybrid was supposed to be here by February 9. My dealer called the factory and was supposedly told that they had had some component shortages that slowed production. Mine is now supposed to show up this week.

 

They're selling much better than the old model at my dealership. We would only have one or two at a time of the previous generation. They would sit for months before we finally sold them on a red tag special, usually for a loss or near cost.

The 13s are selling at a steady pace comparatively, sitting for a week or two before sold -we're not giving them away either. The starting price on the Avalon puts it in a market category that will never do the kind of volume that Camry and Corolla enjoy.

Overall response has been overwhelmingly positive, from dealership employees to customers, just about everyone loves this car.

 

They're selling much better than the old model at my dealership. We would only have one or two at a time of the previous generation. They would sit for months before we finally sold them on a red tag special, usually for a loss or near cost.

The 13s are selling at a steady pace comparatively, sitting for a week or two before sold -we're not giving them away either. The starting price on the Avalon puts it in a market category that will never do the kind of volume that Camry and Corolla enjoy.

Overall response has been overwhelmingly positive, from dealership employees to customers, just about everyone loves this car.

I would have to agree with this. The only reason I bought my 2011 was because I got it for $29000 with a $36500 sticker price. I will not be buying a new one though. After years of tall, lifted suvs I will never buy another car. I hate it when a truck or other tall vehicle pulls up to me in cities and I can not see over its hood, bed or through its windshield if I am trying to turn or whatever.

 

I came across these sales figures - thought you might be interested:

http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/02/usa-january-2013-large-car-sales-figures.html

"American law enforcement agencies acquired 704 new Ford Taurus Police Interceptors in January 2013. The PI accounted for 12.5% of Taurus sales in the United States last month. Without it, the Taurus trailed the Chrysler 300. With the Police Interceptor Sedan included, the Taurus outsold the 300 by 313 units. Non-PI Taurus sales rose 43%.

That figure was beat by the Hyundai Azera, sales of which rose from next-to-nothing to a still-paltry 797 units in January. The Hyundai Genesis, which has both coupe and sedan bodystyles, outsold the Azera 3.1-to-1 in January.

Big gains were also recorded by the Toyota Avalon, now in its fourth iteration. The Avalon continues to form a relatively small part of Toyota's U.S. volume. But while its January 2012 total equalled 3% of Toyota brand sales, the Avalon was responsible for 3.5% of the brand's January 2013 total, a total which rose 26% to 136,621 units."

If you click on word "Toyota Avalon" on the chart you can get monthly sales figures from years back (couldn't get this chart on the post -- but consider clicking on this link for some very interesting data).

Take a look at the significant spike in sales from Nov 2012 to Dec 2012. It looks like the new Avalon redesign is spurring some new interest in the vehicle.

 

The sales of the 2013 Avalon in Dec 2012 and Jan 2013 are much much higher for the same months in years past. WOW!!!

I was just going to say that the Law Enforcement boosts the sales figures. Take them out and the top two will be mid to bottom pack at best.

 

Wow, that's impressive, especially the squashing of the Azera and the Genesis.

Robert N.

 

Thanks for the sales data. I would expect that over the course of the year, the sales will hit about the 2008 level. I would assume the sales will taper off as the year goes on.

 

I'm not so sure about that. There's still the pent-up demand from those who:

1) Don't want to buy a new car in the winter;

2) Don't want to buy early production in the first model year;

3) Want to wait for prices to drop;

4) Want to see the results of Consumer Reports' full test.

 

The improved ales must be due to the "buckboard" ride the new Avalon exhibits compared to the barcalounger on wheels the previous model was...

Everyone who has ridden in my TAH has been totally impressed even though it is downmarket from most of the cars they have (Audi, BMW, MB, etc.) so Toyota did something right (other than the damn grill which I am so slowly getting over). I have figured it out how to lessen the impact of the grill, I carefully approach the car from the rear each time rather than head-on...

 

I have figured it out how to lessen the impact of the grill, I carefully approach the car from the rear each time rather than head-on...

If you must approach from the front, you'll want to stand as tall as you can, and then stick your nose up and focus on the pretty blue Toyota badge while walking past on tip toes. Conversely, you could close your eyes and keep hitting the lock button on the Smart Key so you can find the car by its clicks and beeps :clap:

 

E. waiting for dealers to have the right color and option combos easily available.

Who wants to pay $40k for something that's not just right?


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I ordered a TAH exactly two weeks ago. Based my experience, I think that Toyota has a big winner in the Avalon 4th generation. We originally wanted a Hybrid Camry but were not impressed with the test drive! I saw the Avalon and went for a test drive. Both my wife and I said WOW! Even though we were just looking and didn't intend to buy, we both felt comfortable buying the Avalon. Addressing the fur reasons to wait:

1) Don't want to buy a new car in the winter;
I am tired of buying a new car at the end of the model year! I want to be the first one to drive a brand new model!

2) Don't want to buy early production in the first model year;
The basic car is a Lexus ES300h. I am not worried!

3) Want to wait for prices to drop;
I got a great price (several hundred below invoice) today! That was the price I expected at the end of the year. So why wait? I did bargin with two different dealers to get the low price. I also think that Toyota wants to get the Avalon off to a great start and they are willing to deal.

4) Want to see the results of Consumer Reports' full test.
I love Consumer Reports. They gave the Camry high ratings, and the Avalon is so much better! I am confident that they will agree with all of the Avalon owners on this site and rate the Avalon as highly recommended!

The only problem is waiting until my car is built! There were only 4 cars within 100 miles in my color, but none of the dealers would trade. So I will get a made-to-order Avalon hybrid with less than 5 miles on the odometer.

The 2013 Avalon is selling well and it is already a winner for Toyota!

Ernie

 

AGREED!!! :thumbsup:

 

Yes a bump, love reading follow ups

Any updates on the numbers now almost 3yrs later from the Dec 2012 date?:grin:

Personally, here in WI, I see more of the 3rd generations of Avalons still.

As far as the "new aggressive" look for Toyota's, I see more Corollas.

 

Any updates on the numbers now almost 3yrs later from the Dec 2012 date?:grin:

Personally, here in WI, I see more of the 3rd generations of Avalons still.

As far as the "new aggressive" look for Toyota's, I see more Corollas.

Here in Texas I am starting to see a lot more 4th gen Avl but I think it is because I am more aware since I own one.

 

Here are the sales figures for the new AVY as well as those for older models.

http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/toyota-avalon-sales-figures.html

 

Order the car how you want it.
Unless they have Exactly the car on the lot, just wait a few weeks.

100% of Avalons in US are made in Kentucky.
Impalas are made in CANADA.
I don't ever want another chrysler

 

Toyota publishes their sales numbers on their site. Here is the most recent one:

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/tms+july+2015+sales+chart.htm

You can find the old ones at the same location, just search for "sales chart" and the old ones will come up. You can also just change the month and/or year in the URL and get to them that way too.

HIH

 

I'm in SoCal and really noticed the 2013 Avalon when it first showed up in our town. I don't own one but I sure put it on my wish list when we trade our '09 TCH. We won't be trading for two to three years but it just might pull me away from the Camry. But lots can happen like redesigned Camry in '17 and the Avalon in '18 but for the time being the Avalon is first on the list.