Suspension is state of the art MacPherson strut with offset coils and gas charged shocks in front and dual link MacPherson struts with offset coils and gas charged shocks in the rear. Stabilizer bars compliment both ends. The ride is sublime. This car is carved out of granite and if feels like no bump is allowed to shock the cabin occupants. The ride is well controlled with never a wallow.
Noise is so well isolated that whispering is required for conversation.
Ponderosa Road's washboard is eliminated. Be sure to take another look at the front end to make sure this thing is not a Lexus. It certainly has the grace and poise of its kinship. The tight 90 degree left and right hand bumpy corners are no match for the Avalon's ability. The rear end stayed planted as this front driver hustled through the corners.