For A torquey diesel engine with an automatic gearbox makes the Avensis even easier to drive.

Against The gearbox makes the engine work too hard too much of the time, and ruins economy and emissions.

Toyota Avensis Saloon

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Not refined enough and too pricey to buy and run. Choose another Avensis.

What Car? readers say

4


Key facts

0–60mph
9.5 secs
Top speed
127 mph
Average mpg
45.6
Tank range
602 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Toyota Avensis won’t be your idea of a dream car, but most versions are a great real-world proposition. Choose the right model and you’ll have a car that’s practical, easy to live with, comfortable and cheap to own.

You’re best off sticking with either the 1.8 petrol or the 2.0-litre diesel engines, as the 2.0-litre petrol and 148bhp 2.2-litre diesel aren’t much quicker and cost more to buy and run.

TR trim is the one to go for, because it provides air-conditioning, Bluetooth, daytime running lights, a leather covered steering wheel and a touch-screen multimedia interface, called 'Touch & Go'. It’s pretty simple to use, and gives access to the audio and Bluetooth systems, as well as sat-nav with a Google local search function.

So, unless you simply must have leather trim and electric seats we’d recommend TR over the pricier T4 and T Spirit trims.

Reader test team says:

Toyota Avensis Saloon 2.0 D-4D T4 4dr

Toyota's new avensis is the best yet. prices start from around £14,000 for the saloon and £16,000 for the tourer. theres a good amount of standerd…

John Goodall

4 out of 5 stars
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