Toyota Avensis
Toyota Avensis technical data
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The Toyota Avensis was introduced in 1997 as a replacement for the Carina E, aiming to compete in the European market. Over its lifespan, the Avensis underwent three generations, each improving on the previous one in terms of design, technology, and performance. The first generation (1997-2003) was well-received for its reliability and practicality. The second generation (2003-2008) introduced more refined styling and advanced safety features. The third and final generation (2008-2018) further enhanced comfort and efficiency, with significant updates in 2015 to maintain competitiveness. Production ended in 2018 as Toyota shifted focus to hybrid technology.
Is Toyota Avensis a reliable car?
Toyota Avensis is a reliable car. In terms of the number of defects found during annual inspections, the Toyota Avensis scores better than 75% of other cars of a similar age tested.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Toyota Avensis generation produced from 2003 to 2006 received the highest reliability ratings, while the models produced from 2006 to 2009 had the lowest reliability ratings (which were in any case better than the average reliability for cars of this age), reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Toyota Avensis. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Toyota Avensis engines utilize a timing chain drive, which is widely regarded as more dependable compared to engines with a timing belt drive.
Toyota Avensis reviews
Total 53 Toyota Avensis owner reviews
Pros: -Very spacious cabin and boot.
-Comfortable and with a decent amount of extras
Sufficient power for day-to-day use
-Relatively low fuel consumption for a naturally aspirated petrol
Cons: Endemic problem with the 1.8 vvt-i engines in avensis up to 2005, they consume a lot of oil. They also have a long term problem with the headlights due to overheating, coming from the engine, having to replace them in the long run. This last problem is most likely to be caused by the oil problem, as this consumption causes the engine to heat up even more (do not neglect the maintenance of the antifreeze, radiator, fan and circuit).
| Purchase year: | 2022 age of car 17 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 570 € (~ 570 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: I'm driving 2.2D-Cat. Let's say that you don't have to be afraid of this engine. Very good power to fuel ratio. The car is really trustworthy and the service doesn't have to be frequent. Very spacious luggage compartment.
Cons: A little wind roar at higher speeds, but it does not notice when listening to louder music. Unobtrusive touch-sensitive system for multimedia.
| Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 300 € (~ 300 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The engine runs sweetly, drive without trouble. Trusted. Never left me on halfway. Quite comfortable and spacious. Velvet interior is pleasant.
Cons: The driver's door arch accumulates in water that freezes into ice. Then door opening is delayed, because when you open door's lower corner of bump in frozen ice.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 65`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: It is almost undestructable. Especially engine. Comfy seats. Quite low consumption of fuel. Huge boot. Have it for 15 years and I luv it. Zinked body, with no rust outside at all.
Cons: Some problems with electric windows. Boring driv but comfortable. Underbody detoriated by time.
| Purchase year: | 2008 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 93`000 kilometers (15 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1685 € (~ 112 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: 2.2 D-cat, spacious, good dynamics.
Cons: Quite a large fuel consumption, even with a mild driving, especially in city. Don't like "Turbo pit", i.e. feeling that there is no power, and then reaching ~ 2200 turns into a chair. This more feels in city, on highway is going well.
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 12`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: An older car, but I guess I bought a well-kept. Nothing lasts forever, so some repairs occurs, this is normal. On way it does not rattle, some younger German car hits like pencil-case, filled with pencils. I am extremely satisfied.
Cons: There is nothing negative.
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 240 € (~ 80 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Quiet and economical, no oil leaks and rust. Expensive, but good spare parts for this reason, nothing breaks...:)
Cons: Too little clearance if stucked then rearward even cannot be pushed .... notthing grab on. The driver’ s seat might be easier.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 230 € (~ 76 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend