Out-Buick a Buick. That’s the one phrase that comes to mind when discussing Toyota’s flagship, the Avalon. Provide a completely relaxing experience, isolated from all the distractions of your commute. Serene, luxurious, but not flashy. It succeeded so well in capturing that market that Buick is re-launching itself as an American performance brand. Toyota scared them well enough away.FAST FACTS1.