Toyota Avensis updated

Toyota has been having a play recently with the Yaris, adding the TR to the range, and has now had a play with the Toyota Avensis, announcing two new engine options and some revisions to spec.

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