Toyota Avalon

The Avalon received a makeover last year with a buff new look and better handling. Steering is sharper and body roll is reduced; braking is improved, too. While a 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic carry over, a hybrid joins the lineup. It features the Camry hybrid’s gas four-cylinder, electric motors, and a continuously variable transmission. The Avalon hybrid has an EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 40 mpg; we averaged 33 mpg in our testing. Overall, the Avalon is tops in our ranking.