Toyota has upgraded the Avensis with new engines and spec changes
First up is a new, entry-level 1.6 litre petrol Valvematic, which offers 0-60 mph in a bit over 10 seconds, and returns 43.5 mpg. Available in T2 and TR grade saloon and tourer models, the petrol engine gets mated to a six-speed manual ‘box
Also new is the 2.2 litre diesel with 148bhp and a 0-60 of 9.5 seconds. This gets Toyota’s 6-speed auto ‘box. It achieves an average of 44.1 mpg. T Spirit versions of this Avensis can be specced with Toyota’s Pre-Crash Safety Pack.
The Toyota pre-crash safety pack comprises three elements: Pre-Crash Safety System (PCS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keep Assist / Lane Departure Warning (LKA/LDW).
The PCS system uses small radar detectors to look for danger. It warns the driver of danger ahead and, if it deems a crash to be imminent, activates the seat belt pre-tensioners. The ACC uses the same radar detectors to keep a safe distance from the car in front when using cruise control, and the LKA/LDW uses cameras to monitor lane-wandering and applies steering torque to bring the car back in line.
T Spirit models now get Toyota’s advanced HDD Nav system as standard. It features HD based SatNav, 10gb music storage, Bluetooth and parking camera.
Toyota Avensis Model Range and Prices
| GRADE | POWERTRAIN | BODY |
OTR PRICE |
VED BAND |
INSURANCE GROUP |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.6 Valvematic 6MT | Saloon |
£16,485 |
G |
TBC |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.6 Valvematic 6MT | Tourer |
£17,485 |
G |
TBC |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic 6MT | Saloon |
£16,985 |
G |
7E |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic MDS | Saloon |
£17,985 |
G |
7E |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic 6MT | Tourer |
£17,985 |
G |
7E |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic MDS | Tourer |
£18,985 |
G |
7E |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 D-4D 6MT | Saloon |
£17,965 |
E |
6E |
| T2 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 D-4D 6MT | Tourer |
£18,695 |
E |
6E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.6 Valvematic 6MT | Saloon |
£17,995 |
G |
TBC |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.6 Valvematic 6MT | Tourer |
£18,995 |
G |
TBC |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic 6MT | Saloon |
£18,695 |
G |
7E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic MDS | Saloon |
£19,695 |
G |
7E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic 6MT | Tourer |
£19,695 |
G |
7E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic MDS | Tourer |
£20,695 |
G |
7E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 D-4D 6MT | Saloon |
£19,675 |
E |
6E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 D-4D 6MT | Tourer |
£20,675 |
E |
6E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-4D 150 6MT | Saloon |
£20,515 |
F |
8E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-4D 150 6MT | Tourer |
£21,515 |
F |
8E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT | Saloon |
£21,515 |
H |
8E |
| TR | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT | Tourer |
£22,515 |
H |
9E |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic 6MT | Saloon |
£20,165 |
G |
TBC |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic MDS | Saloon |
£21,165 |
G |
TBC |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic 6MT | Tourer |
£21,165 |
G |
TBC |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic MDS | Tourer |
£22,165 |
G |
TBC |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 D-4D 6MT | Saloon |
£21,145 |
E |
7E |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 D-4D 6MT | Tourer |
£22,145 |
E |
7E |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-4D 150 6MT | Saloon |
£21,985 |
F |
8E |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-4D 150 6MT | Tourer |
£22,985 |
F |
8E |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT | Saloon |
£22,985 |
H |
8E |
| T4 | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT | Tourer |
£23,985 |
H |
8E |
| T Spirit | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-4D 150 6MT | Saloon |
£24,915 |
F |
9E |
| T Spirit | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-4D 150 6MT | Tourer |
£26,515 |
G |
9E |
| T Spirit | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT | Saloon |
£25,915 |
H |
9E |
| T Spirit | Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT | Tourer |
£27,515 |
H |
9E |
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