Prices announced for new Toyota Avensis

* Prices start from 15,670 * Up to 24,570 for 175bhp turbodiesel * New transmission available, too...

Prices announced for new Toyota Avensis

Toyota has revealed prices for the new Avensis, which will arrive in UK showrooms on January 1.

The new Avensis starts at 15,670 for a 145bhp 1.8-litre saloon in base T2 trim, and rises to 24,570 for the 175bhp 2.2-litre turbodiesel version in T Spirit spec.

The estate is 980 more expensive than the saloon across the T2 spec, while a new CVT transmission, named Multitronic S, is available for petrol-engined cars. Multitronic S will also cost 980.

A conventional six-speed automatic gearbox will be available on diesel-engined models towards the end of 2009.

The saloon and estate version of the new Avensis will be available from launch.