Toyota Avensis

Second generation (T250)
Second generation (T250)
	Toyota Avensis (Germany)
Overview
Production	2003–2009
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon; 5-door liftback; 5-door estate;
Platform	Toyota MC platform
Related	Toyota Premio (T240); Toyota Allion (T240); Toyota Caldina (T240); Toyota Corolla Verso (AR10); Scion tC (AT10);
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L 3ZZ-FE I4 (petrol); 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE I4 (petrol); 2.4 L 2AZ-FSE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L 1CD-FTV I4-T (diesel); 2.0 L 1AD-FTV I4-T (diesel); 2.2 L 2AD-FTV I4-T (diesel); 2.2 L 2AD-FHV I4-T (diesel);
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 (T220)
First generation (T220)
	Toyota Avensis GS (UK)
Overview
Also called	Toyota Corona (T220) (Latin America); Toyota Caldina (T210) (Japan); Toyota Corona (Brazil, Argentina); Toyota Corona Avensis (Peru, Chile);
Production	1997–2002
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon; 5-door liftback; 5-door estate;
Related	Toyota Carina (T210); Toyota Celica (T200);
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L 4A-FE I4 (petrol); 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE I4 (petrol); 1.8 L 7A-FE I4 (petrol); 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L 3S-FE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L 2C-TE I4-T (diesel); 2.0 L 1CD-FTV I4-T (diesel);
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
	2013 Toyota Avensis 2.0 GLi
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	October 1997 – August 2018
Assembly	United Kingdom: Burnaston, Derbyshire (Toyota Manufacturing UK)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size/large family car (D)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Corona/Carina E (Europe); Toyota Vista (V50) (Japan, for T250 model);
Successor	Toyota Camry (XV70)

The Toyota Avensis (Japanese: トヨタ・アベンシス, Toyota Abenshisu) is a mid-size/large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom by the 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.

A large MPV called the Avensis Verso (Ipsum in Japan and previously the Picnic in other markets) was built in Japan on a separate platform. The Avensis was not sold in North America, and it is related to the Scion tC coupé. It also shared a platform with the Allion and Premio and was available at Japanese dealership network Toyota Corolla Store.

The Avensis was introduced in 1997, to create a more modern name when compared with the Carina E. The Avensis proved a sales success for Toyota Europe.

The "Avensis" name is derived from the French term avancer, meaning "to advance."[1] Avensis also means "to carry away" in Latin.

First generation (T220; 1997–2002)

Liftback (pre-facelift)

Saloon (pre-facelift)

Estate (pre-facelift)

Saloon (facelift)

Estate (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 first generation Avensis had the option of four engines (1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel) 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 first generation 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.

The first generation Avensis was also sold in South America. In Argentina and Brazil, it was sold as the "Toyota Corona" (as seen on brochures), but in Chile and Peru, it was sold as the "Corona Avensis".

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 Avensis Verso was a large MPV introduced in 2001, with room for seven occupants and only initially available with 2.0-litre engines. The Avensis Verso's platform preceded the second generation model. The Avensis Verso was the back-to-back winner of Australia's Best People Mover award in 2002 and 2003.[2]

Second generation (T250; 2003–2009)

Liftback (pre-facelift)

Saloon (pre-facelift)

Estate (pre-facelift)

Interior

The second generation Avensis 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 Echo/Yaris and Corolla, it was penned by the company's design studio in France.[3] Production officially began on 6 January 2003. This was very popular in Europe, a lot are seen in the UK.

The 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 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 the United Kingdom, there were no 1.6-litre 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 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 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 (later replaced by 2.4 Li) and 2.4 Qi. Only the base model 2.0 Xi is offered with four-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.[4] In 2003, the Avensis also became the first vehicle sold in Europe with a knee airbag.[5]

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

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

The Avensis Verso continued to be available alongside the second generation Avensis until 2006.

Facelift

Saloon (facelift)

Estate (Japan; facelift)

The facelifted 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 headlamps 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.