Toyota Avensis

Second generation
Second generation
	Toyota Avensis sedan in Germany
Overview
Production	2003–2009
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon; 5-door liftback; 5-door estate
Platform	Toyota MC platform
Related	Scion tC (first generation); Toyota Allion/Premio
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	Estate: 4,715 mm (185.6 in); Others: 4,645 mm (182.9 in)
Width	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height	Estate: 1,525 mm (60.0 in); Others: 1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Vista (V50) (Japan)

First generation
First generation
Overview
Also called	Toyota Corona T220 (Latin America); Toyota Caldina T220 (Japan); Toyota Corona Avensis (South America)
Production	1997–2003
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon; 5-door liftback; 5-door estate
Related	Toyota Carina (seventh generation); Toyota Celica (sixth generation)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length	Estate: 4,600 mm (181.1 in); Others: 4,520 mm (178.0 in)
Width	1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height	Estate: 1,500 mm (59.1 in); Others: 1,425 mm (56.1 in)

Toyota Avensis
Toyota Avensis
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	October 1997 – August 2018
Assembly	Burnaston, Derbyshire, UK (Toyota Manufacturing UK)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size/Large family car (D)
Body style	4-door saloon; 5-door estate; 5-door liftback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; All-wheel-drive
Platform	Toyota MC platform; Toyota New MC platform
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Carina E (Europe) ; Toyota Vista (Japan)
Successor	Toyota Camry (XV70)

The Toyota Avensis is a mid-size/large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom by Japanese automaker Toyota from October 1997 to August 2018. It was the direct successor to the European Carina E and was available as a four-door saloon, five-door liftback and estate. In Japan, the Avensis is available at all Japanese network dealerships, and serves as the top level vehicle offered.

A large MPV called the Toyota Avensis Verso (Toyota Ipsum in Japan and previously the Toyota Picnic in other markets) was built in Japan on a separate platform. The Avensis was not sold in North America, where the Corolla shared the same platform, and the larger Camry is also available. It is related to the Scion tC coupe. It also shared a platform with the Toyota Premio and the Toyota Allion.

The Toyota Avensis was introduced in 1997, to create a more modern name when compared with the Toyota Carina E. The Avensis proved a sales success for Toyota Europe. Over the years, the Toyota Avensis has advanced in size, technology, power, and economy to challenge its worldwide known rivals, such as the Mazda6, Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat,^[1] Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Citroën C5, Peugeot 508 and Škoda Superb.^[2]

The Avensis name is derived from the French term avancer, meaning "to advance."^[3] Avensis also means "to carry away" in Latin.

First generation (T220; 1997–2003)

Liftback (pre-facelift)

Sedan (pre-facelift)

Wagon (pre-facelift)

Sedan (facelift)

Wagon (facelift)

Toyota introduced the Avensis nameplate on its new model, which was launched at the end of 1997. Although an extensive revamp of the previous generation Carina E, the only main common parts were the engines, with an all new style of body. The car was built at the Burnaston factory in Derby. At the same time, production of the five door Toyota Corolla also started at the British plant.

The original Avensis had the option of four engines (1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol and a 2.0 litre turbodiesel) and three body styles (saloon, hatchback and estate). The station wagon was essentially the Japanese-market second generation Toyota Caldina. All of the range gave solid build quality, excellent reliability, a spacious comfortable interior, generous equipment, smooth ride quality and good refinement, but very little in the way of excitement.

The Avensis received a facelift in August 2000. The engines were fitted with variable valve timing, satellite navigation was included as a standard feature along the range and the sporty Avensis 2.0 L SR (with body kit and tuned suspension) was added but overall sales remained low.

Engines

Petrol

1.6 litre 4A-FE 81 kW (109 hp)
1.6 litre VVT-i 3ZZ-FE 81 kW (109 hp)
1.8 litre 7A-FE 81 kW (109 hp)
1.8 litre VVT-i 1ZZ-FE 95 kW (127 hp)
2.0 litre 3S-FE 94 kW (126 hp)
2.0 litre D4 VVT-i 1AZ-FSE 110 kW (148 hp)

Diesel

2.0 litre TD 2C-TE 66 kW (89 hp)
2.0 litre D-4D 1CD-FTV 81 kW (109 hp)

Avensis Verso

The Toyota Avensis Verso was a large MPV introduced in 2001, with room for seven occupants and only available with 2.0-litre engines. The Verso's platform preceded the second generation model. The Avensis Verso won Australia's Best People Mover, and was known in that market only as the Avensis, other variants being unavailable there.

Second generation (T250; 2003–2009)

Liftback (pre-facelift)

Sedan (pre-facelift)

Estate (pre-facelift)

Interior

The second generation Toyota Avensis (model code T250) was launched in February 2003, in an all new format; this time it offered more in the way of driver involvement and visual appeal. It was launched in Japan in saloon and estate form in October 2003, replacing the V50 series Vista and Vista Ardeo. Like the Toyota Echo and Toyota Corolla, it was penned by the company's design studio in France.^[4] Production officially began on January 6, 2003.

The 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol and 2.0 litre turbodiesel engines were carried over from the previous Avensis, and the 2.4 litre four-cylinder from the Camry was also added to the range. This was the first Avensis to be exported to Japan. Due to the Camry Wagon ending production, the Avensis Wagon is exported to New Zealand, in both 1.8 and 2.0-litre forms. In Britain, there were no 1.6 versions available.

In the 2004 European Car of the Year contest, the Avensis came in fourth place behind the; Fiat Panda (Winner), Mazda3 (Second) and the Volkswagen Golf (Third). However, it won the 2004 Semperit Irish Car of the Year. What Car? also awarded the Avensis as the "Best Family Car" for 2004 and 2005.

Following the withdrawal of the Toyota Camry in 2004 (2005 in Switzerland), the Avensis became the largest Toyota saloon sold in Europe.

Trim levels in the United Kingdom were T2, T3-S, T3-X, T4, T Spirit, T180 and the TR. There is also a special edition, based on the T2 called the Colour Collection. In Ireland, there were five trim levels – Terra, Aura, Strata, Luna, and Sol.

The original 115 PS (85 kW) D-4D Diesel engine has been complemented with a 2.2 L D-4D in 136 PS (2AD-FTV) and 177 PS (2AD-FHV) versions. Newer versions have dropped the "D-4D" and "2.0" badging from the front wings and tailgate respectively.

In Japan, the Avensis is sold as 2.0 Xi, 2.0 Li, and 2.4 Qi. Only the base model 2.0 Xi is offered with 4-wheel drive.

In 2003, the Avensis became the first Japanese vehicle to receive a rating under the Euro NCAP's redone testing, with 34 total points it also became the highest rated vehicle they had tested.^[5] In 2003, the Avensis also became the first vehicle sold in Europe with a knee airbag.^[6]

This is first and only generation of Avensis sold in Egypt and Morocco, not in Persian Gulf countries.

From 2005, the 2.4L version was fitted with a 5 speed automatic transmission.

The Avensis Verso continued to be available alongside the new Avensis until 2006. A replacement to take over from the Avensis Verso, Toyota Previa and Toyota Sienna was never unveiled, and was rumoured to feature Toyota's 2.2 litre D-4D engine.

Facelift

Estate (2006 facelift)

Sedan (2006 facelift)

The new facelifted Toyota Avensis became available in June 2006. Some changes from the old model are the inclusion of turn signals in the side mirrors, an MP3/WMA/ASL-ready audio system, new front bumper, and a new grille. Interior materials and cloth seats have also been changed for 2006. Its multi display with on-board computer will be integrated in optitron display and is navigation ready. Also added are automatic headlights and a height-adjustable front passenger seat.

The most notable mechanical difference is the addition of a 124 bhp (92 kW) D-4D engine. This, coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox, has lowered fuel consumption, emissions, and gives a quoted 0–60 mph time of 10.5 seconds.