New Avensis With VVT-i Engines
KEY POINTS
- On sale in the UK from 1 August
- Available in three body styles; saloon, liftback and estate in six trim grades; S, Vermont, GS, SR, GLS and CDX
- All-new high technology VVT-i petrol engines available in 1.6, 1.8 and new direct injection 2.0 litre
- Better performance and fuel consumption, class leading economy, lower emissions
- Improved ride and handling, state of the art common rail direct injection diesel
- Improved quality interior trim introducing new integrated audio display
- New-look jewel effect headlamps and a cleaner front bumper design
- Improvements to already class-leading suspension for better high speed stability, ride comfort and steering feel
- Toyota TNS200 turn-by-turn navigation system standard on all GS, GLS and CDX derivatives, available as an option on all other trim levels
- Mechanical security improved with double locking standard on all derivatives
- TVSS IV alarm system meets Thatcham Category One standards – GS and above
- All models feature an integrated audio system with four speakers and Radio Data System (RDS)
- Air conditioning as standard on GS and above
- Anti-lock braking system enhanced with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
- All 2.0 D4 models equipped with electronic Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), incorporating Traction Control and Brake Assist (BAS) systems to maintain vehicle stability and driver control
- Competitive insurance group ratings due to standard security systems from 7E-12E
- Extended service intervals and low cost of ownership
- Three year/60,000 mile warranty
- Prices start from £12,995 on the road
AVENSIS GETS NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR SUMMER
You are a teenager. It’s the end of school term and a long summer looms ahead. You’ve got new running shoes. The old favourites, now tatty and worn out, are discarded with nary a second glance and the new ones strapped on. Soft, cool and infeasibly clean, they amaze most in one area: the feeling of renewed power they give your legs, a spring in every step.
In touch with the ground, yet cushioned from the impact; you feel you could run for miles. Each step feels like you are being pushed away from the ground without even trying. Darting around corners and through crowded streets as if you’ve put new Duracells in your ankles.
Do you remember that feeling? Good, because now you’ll understand when we say the Toyota Avensis has got new running shoes for summer.
More precisely, the Avensis – Toyota’s UK-built best seller – has got three all new petrol engines and a revised diesel that all use intelligent engineering to bring more power, lower fuel consumption and cleaner emissions. It has also had its chassis settings tweaked to make it more responsive to steering inputs, roll less, yet still keep that class leading refinement for which it is rightly famous.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR AVENSIS
- Advanced technology VVT-i petrol engines
- Better performance, better fuel consumption, lower emissions
- New direct-injection 2-litre petrol engine
- Improved ride and handling, state of the art common rail direct injection diesel
- Improved quality interior trim
The reinvigorated Avensis now features the very latest high technology engines plus improved interior quality. Allied to improved ride and handling Avensis now offers new levels of refinement, performance and economy in the family and fleet car market.
Available in three body styles; a saloon, liftback or estate, Avensis will be built for the European market at Toyota’s Burnaston factory, near Derby, where the company has invested more than £1.5billion in advanced, high quality car manufacturing.
ADVANCED ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
All petrol engined models in the Avensis range now benefit from Toyota’s advanced Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) technology. As a result the Avensis is now more flexible and easier to drive; offers better performance than comparable cars with the same engine size; uses less fuel and emits less carbon dioxide – a significant factor for a fleet sector car as future company car tax will be based on emissions – less nitrous oxides and less hydrocarbons.
The Avensis sees the launch of a new Toyota, D4 direct injection petrol engine which offers outstanding fuel economy and performance. The 2.0-litre, 147bhp engine offers 17 percent more power and 12.4 percent more torque than the previous 2.0-litre engine and yet is over seven percent more economical on the European combined cycle.
The Avensis 2.0 D4 will accelerate to 62mph in 9.1 seconds and has a top speed of 130mph. The new engine meets European Step 3 emission standards.
STEP 4 EMISSION STANDARDS ACHIEVED
The new 1.8-litre VVT-i engine in the revised Avensis range is the latest version of the unit already fitted to successful new Toyota sports models, such as the Celica and the MR2 Roadster. It complies with European Step 4 emissions legislation.
Power has been raised by 17.2 percent and the new engine develops 127bhp at 6,000 rpm. Maximum torque is up by 9.7 percent to 170Nm at 4,200 rpm. The new Avensis 1.8 VVT-i accelerates to 62mph in 10.0 seconds and has a top speed of 127 mph.
CLASS LEADING
The new 1.6-litre VVT-i Avensis outperforms some 1.8-litre rivals in the class yet still offers better fuel economy. The 1598cc engine delivers 109bhp at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 150Nm at 3,800rpm. It gives the new Avensis a top speed of 121mph and acceleration to 62mph in 11.3 seconds.
CLEAN, QUIET DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL
In the rapidly growing diesel market, the Avensis will outgun the opposition with its 109bhp two litre, D4-D common rail diesel engine that is among the best performing in this class.
The newly developed D4-D diesel technology is the most technically advanced on the market today and answers many of the criticisms levelled at diesel engines in the past. It offers improved performance, reduced emissions, and less noise and vibration.
The new engine consumes around 11 percent less fuel than earlier diesel engines and is one of the few diesel engines currently in the market to comply with European Step 3 emissions legislation. The Avensis 2.0 D4-D has a top speed of 121mph and will accelerate to 62mph in 11.4 seconds.
PREMIUM QUALITY INTERIOR TRIM
Improvements to the Avensis range are not confined to the high technology engines. A series of enhancements to the interior trim have resulted in higher quality.
The heating and ventilation controls have been redesigned and the audio system is now integrated into the centre console with a multi-functional display showing audio and vehicle information. Higher grade models will be equipped with remote audio control switches on the steering wheel.
The instrument panel has been redesigned for greater clarity and inserts around detail features such as the air-vents have been improved. Soft touch plastics, leather covers and movement dampers on items such as the glove box cover and ashtray have been installed to add to the high quality feel of the cabin.
BRIGHT EYES
The new Avensis gets a new look too – with a strong Toyota-family face, jewel effect headlamps and a cleaner, more emphatic front bumper design. There is increased use of chrome in the rear design, new rear combination lamps and a chrome exhaust tailpipe to enhance the sporting character of the car.
IMPROVED COMFORT, HANDLING AND SAFETY
The Toyota Avensis has always benefited from its sophisticated, multi-link rear suspension, which offers class leading balance between stability, ride and handling. Driving dynamics of the new range have been improved still further with European-based engineers and Japanese designers working on improved high speed stability, ride comfort and steering feel.
Attention has been paid to improving both active and passive safety. Anti-lock brakes, with electronic brake force distribution, will be standard on all models with uprated rear disc brakes on all models.
High grade Avensis 2.0 D4 models will also be equipped with electronic Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) which helps prevent the car skidding on slippery road surfaces. The VSC system is backed up with traction control and electronic brake assist for more effective braking.
All Avensis models are equipped with twin front airbags and side airbags as standard.
FULL EUROPEAN WARRANTY
The new Avensis will be backed by Toyota’s comprehensive peace-of-mind warranty package and comprehensive dealer network across the whole of Europe. Full mechanical warranty is for three years and 60,000 miles (unlimited in the first year) with a three year paintwork warranty and 12-year protection against body perforation.
INSTANT AVAILABILTY
All new models are available from 1 August.
PRICES
The reinvigorated Avensis will be available in 43 different derivatives thanks to the choice of three body styles – saloon, liftback and estate – four engines, two transmissions and six trim levels.
|
Model |
Basic £ |
VAT £ |
Retail £ |
On Road £ | |||
|
S |
1.6 VVT-i |
Saloon/ Liftback |
manual |
£10,906.38 |
£1,908.62 |
£12,815.00 |
£13,495.00 |
|
S |
2.0 D4-D |
Saloon/ Liftback |
manual |
£12,182.98 |
£2,132.02 |
£14,315.00 |
£14,995.00 |
|
S |
2.0 D4-D |
Estate |
manual |
£13,034.04 |
£2,280.96 |
£15,315.00 |
£15,995.00 |
|
Vermont |
1.6 VVT-i |
Saloon/ Liftback |
manual |
£10,480.85 |
£1,834.15 |
£12,315.00 |
£12,995.00 |
|
Vermont |
1.8 VVT-i |
Liftback |
manual |
£10,693.62 |
£1,871.38 |
£12,565.00 |
£13,245.00 |
|
Vermont |
1.8 VVT-i |
Liftback |
automatic |
£11,493.62 |
£2,011.38 |
£13,505.00 |
£14,185.00 |
|
Vermont |
2.0 D4-D |
Liftback |
manual |
£11,757.45 |
£2,057.55 |
£13,815.00 |
£14,495.00 |
|
Vermont |
1.8 VVT-i |
Estate |
manual |
£11,544.68 |
£2,020.32 |
£13,565.00 |
£14,245.00 |
|
GS |
1.6 VVT-i |
Saloon/ Liftback |
manual |
£12,182.98 |
£2,132.02 |
£14,315.00 |
£14,995.00 |
|
GS |
1.8 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£12,395.74 |
£2,169.26 |
£14,565.00 |
£15,245.00 |
|
GS |
1.8 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
automatic |
£13,195.74 |
£2,309.26 |
£15,505.00 |
£16,185.00 |
|
GS |
2.0 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£12,821.28 |
£2,243.72 |
£15,065.00 |
£15,745.00 |
|
GS |
2.0 D4-D |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£13,459.57 |
£2,355.43 |
£15,815.00 |
£16,495.00 |
|
GS |
1.8 VVT-i |
Estate |
manual |
£13,246.81 |
£2,318.19 |
£15,565.00 |
£16,245.00 |
|
GS |
2.0 D4-D |
Estate |
manual |
£14,310.64 |
£2,504.36 |
£16,815.00 |
£17,495.00 |
|
SR |
2.0 VVT-i |
Saloon/ Liftback |
manual |
£13,885.11 |
£2,429.89 |
£16,315.00 |
£16,995.00 |
|
GLS |
1.8 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£13,672.34 |
£2,392.66 |
£16,065.00 |
£16,745.00 |
|
GLS |
1.8 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
automatic |
£14,472.34 |
£2,532.66 |
£17,005.00 |
£17,685.00 |
|
GLS |
2.0 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£14,523.40 |
£2,541.60 |
£17,065.00 |
£17,745.00 |
|
GLS |
2.0 D4-D |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£14,736.17 |
£2,578.83 |
£17,315.00 |
£17,995.00 |
|
GLS |
2.0 VVT-i |
Estate |
manual |
£15,374.47 |
£2,690.53 |
£18,065.00 |
£18,745.00 |
|
CDX |
1.8 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£15,374.47 |
£2,690.53 |
£18,065.00 |
£18,745.00 |
|
CDX |
1.8 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
automatic |
£16,174.47 |
£2,830.53 |
£19,005.00 |
£19,685.00 |
|
CDX |
2.0 VVT-i |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£16,225.53 |
£2,839.47 |
£19,065.00 |
£19,745.00 |
|
CDX |
2.0 D4-D |
Saloon / Liftback |
manual |
£16,438.30 |
£2,876.70 |
£19,315.00 |
£19,995.00 |
|
CDX |
2.0 VVT-i |
Estate |
manual |
£17,076.60 |
£2,988.40 |
£20,065.00 |
£20,745.00 |
TOYOTA AVENSIS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
|
ENGINE 1.6L | |
|
Type |
3ZZ-FE |
|
Valve Mechanism |
16 valve, DOHC, VVT-i, Chain-Drive |
|
Fuel System |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
|
Displacement (cc) |
1598 |
|
Bore x Stroke (mm) |
79 x 81.5 |
|
Compression ratio |
10.5:1 |
|
Max. power (kW) DIN bhp/rpm |
(81 kW) 109@6000 |
|
Max. torque (Nm/rpm) |
150@3800 |
|
ENGINE 1.8L | |
|
Type |
1ZZ-FE |
|
Valve Mechanism |
16 valve, DOHC, VVT-i, Chain-Drive |
|
Fuel System |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
|
Displacement (cc) |
1794 |
|
Bore x Stroke (mm) |
79.0 x 91.5 |
|
Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
|
Max. power (kW) DIN bhp/rpm |
(95kW) 127@6000 |
|
Max. torque (Nm/rpm) |
170@4200 |
|
ENGINE 2.0L D4 | |
|
Type |
1AZ-FSE |
|
Valve Mechanism |
16 valve, DOHC, VVT-i, Chain-Drive |
|
Fuel System |
Direct Injection |
|
Displacement (cc) |
1998 |
|
Bore x Stroke (mm) |
86 x 86 |
|
Compression ratio |
11.0:1 |
|
Max. power (kW) DIN bhp/rpm |
(110kW) 147@5700 |
|
Max. torque (Nm/rpm) |
200@4000 |
|
ENGINE 2.0L D4D | |
|
Type |
1CD-FTV |
|
Valve Mechanism |
16 valve, DOHC,Belt-Drive |
|
Fuel System |
Direct Injection with common rail |
|
Displacement (cc) |
1995 |
|
Bore x Stroke (mm) |
82.2 x 94.0 |
|
Compression ratio |
18.6:1 |
|
Max. power (kW) DIN bhp/rpm |
(81kW) 109@4,000 |
|
Max. torque (Nm/rpm) |
250Nm@2,000-2,400 |
|
ACCELERATION (sec) |
1.6L |
1.8L |
2.0L D4 |
2.0L D4D | ||
|
5 M/T |
5 M/T |
4 A/T |
5 M/T |
4 A/T |
5 M/T | |
|
0-62mph | ||||||
|
Saloon |
11.3 |
10.0 |
11.4 |
9.1 |
9.9 |
11.4 |
|
Liftback |
11.3 |
10.0 |
11.4 |
9.1 |
9.9 |
11.4 |
|
Estate |
11.5 |
10.2 |
11.6 |
9.3 |
10.1 |
11.6 |
|
Max.Speed (mph) | ||||||
|
Saloon |
121 |
127 |
121 |
130 |
127 |
121 |
|
Liftback |
121 |
127 |
121 |
130 |
127 |
121 |
|
Estate |
118 |
124 |
118 |
127 |
124 |
118 |
|
FUEL CONSUMPTION | ||||||
|
Saloon | ||||||
|
Combined |
39.8 |
38.2 |
34.9 |
36.7 |
33.2 |
47.9 |
|
Extra Urban |
49.6 |
47.1 |
44.1 |
46.3 |
42.2 |
58.9 |
|
Urban |
29.7 |
28.5 |
25.7 |
26.6 |
24.1 |
35.3 |
|
Liftback | ||||||
|
Combined |
39.8 |
38.2 |
34.0 |
36.7 |
33.2 |
47.9 |
|
Extra Urban |
49.6 |
47.1 |
43.5 |
46.3 |
42.2 |
58.9 |
|
Urban |
29.7 |
28.5 |
25.2 |
26.6 |
24.1 |
35.3 |
|
Estate | ||||||
|
Combined |
38.2 |
37.2 |
33.6 |
35.8 |
32.5 |
47.9 |
|
Extra Urban |
47.1 |
45.6 |
41.5 |
44.8 |
40.9 |
56.5 |
|
Urban |
29.1 |
28.2 |
25.0 |
26.2 |
23.9 |
35.3 |
|
DIMENSIONS (exterior) |
Saloon |
Liftback |
Estate |
|
Overall length (mm) |
4520 |
4520 |
4600 |
|
Overall width (mm) |
1710 |
1710 |
1710 |
|
Overall height (mm) |
1425 |
1425 |
1500* |
|
Interior length (mm) |
1930 |
1930 |
1930 |
|
Interior width (mm) |
1455 |
1455 |
1455 |
|
Interior height (mm) |
1160 w/o sunroof 1110 w/sunroof |
1160 w/o sunroof 1110 w/sunroof |
1170 w/o sunroof 1120 w/sunroof |
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2630 |
2630 |
2630 |
|
Tread width (mm) front |
1480 |
1480 |
1480 |
|
Tread width (mm) rear |
1450 |
1450 |
1450 |
|
Minimum turning radius (m) |
5.8 | ||
|
Fuel tank capacity (L) |
60L |
* without roof rails
|
WEIGHTS (kg) |
1.6L |
1.8L |
2.0L D4 |
2.0L D4D |
|
Kerb weight | ||||
|
Saloon |
1200/1280 |
1200/1315 |
1245/1345 |
1320/1395 |
|
Liftback |
1220/1300 |
1220/1335 |
1265/1365 |
1340/1415 |
|
Estate |
1235/1315 |
1235/1350 |
1280/1380 |
1355/1430 |
|
Gross vehicle weight |
1730 |
1760 |
1800 |
1830 |
|
SUSPENSION | |
|
Front |
MacPherson strut |
|
Rear |
Dual-Link |
|
BRAKES | |
|
Front |
Ventilated Disc |
|
Rear |
Solid Disc |
|
STEERING | |
|
Type |
Rack and pinion |
|
Ratio |
15.7 |
|
Turns (lock to lock) |
3 |
|
TYRES AND WHEELS | |
|
Wheel size |
15″/16″ |
|
Tyre size: S,GS,GLS Tyre size: CDX |
195/60 R15 205/55 R16 |
ENDS
