Toyota Avensis

Toyota built the Avensis in 1997–2018. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2003 Toyota Avensis Liftback to the 2012 Toyota Avensis. Body styles here: Hatchback and Wagon. Sold new in Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1997–2018
- Brand from
- Japan
- Body styles
- Hatchback and Wagon
- Sold new in
- Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 177 hp in the 2003 Avensis Liftback to 177 hp in the 2012 Avensis. It got heavier along the way: 1,435 kg for the 2003 car, 1,490 kg for the 2009. The most powerful here is the 2003 Toyota Avensis Liftback at 177 hp (132 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2009 Toyota Avensis, in 8.5 s.
Every Avensis in the catalog
2007 Toyota Avensis Wagon
2009 Toyota Avensis
The Toyota Avensis is a mid-size/large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom by the Japanese automaker Toyota from October 1997 to August 2018. It was the direct successor to the European Carina E and was available as a four-door saloon, five-door liftback and estate.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2012 Toyota Avensis
The new Toyota Avensis builds on the spaciousness, practicality and fuel efficiency of the current, third generation model .
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Avensis Liftback | 177 hp (132 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.6 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
| 2007 Avensis Wagon | 177 hp (132 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.6 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,465 kg (3,230 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
| 2009 Avensis | 177 hp (132 kW) | 250 lb-ft (339 Nm) | 8.5 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
| 2012 Avensis | 177 hp (132 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.5 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | — | 2.2 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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