The third generation Toyota Avensis was released in 2009. New model received the internal designation T270. In 2011, the “third” Avensis was restyled. In Russia, the sedan enjoyed little consumer demand: just under 3,000 cars a year, while Camry and Corolla sold 20-25 thousand each. Ultimately, Toyota management decided to stop official deliveries of Avensis to Russia from June 2012.
Engines
The line of available power units was represented by three naturally aspirated gasoline engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters (132 hp), 1.8 liters (147 hp) and 2.0 liters (152 hp). European Avensis station wagons could also be equipped with diesel engines working volume 2.0 l (126 hp) and 2.2 l (150 and 177 hp).
No serious engine failures have been recorded yet, but there are minor defects. Thus, due to the freezing of moisture in the starter solenoid relay in cold weather, it could be difficult to start gasoline engines. The flaw is typical for models released before September 2011.
On diesel versions assembled before February 2010, one of the elements of the booster pump may crack. The pump assembly is replaced. Loss of diesel engine power, accompanied by the illumination of the MIL indicator, could be due to the fault of a faulty fuel injector. The situation is typical for Avensis cars produced before September 2011. Problems with starting could be caused by a malfunction electronic unit injector drive.
The pre-restyling Avensis pump was not very durable: replacement cases with a mileage of more than 40-60 thousand km are not uncommon. Later, to replace the leaking one, they began to install a modernized one - with for a long time services.
Transmission
Petrol modifications of Toyota Avensis were equipped with two types of transmissions: a 6-speed manual and a continuously variable transmission. Diesel versions came with “mechanics”, and a 2.2 liter turbodiesel with a power of 150 hp. could be coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The manual transmission received a lot of criticism from owners because of the “howl” in first gear. Later, some noticed the appearance of a howl or hum in other programs. Bulkheading the box allowed us to enjoy silence only for a while; later the noise appeared again. But the “howling”, as a rule, does not progress, and there are no cases of box failure. The hum is a feature of this box. Owners also often note unclear operation of the “mechanics” (poor gear shifting). Some auto mechanics tend to blame working fluid transmission, but changing the oil does not always lead to improvements.
One of the reasons bad switching gears at low mileage was release bearing. In this case, after releasing the clutch pedal, a noise appeared. Subsequently, the manufacturer modernized the release valve. Clutch squealing at the moment of release is another common phenomenon on gasoline Avensis assembled before February 2012. In this case, official services for Toyota recommendations changed the clutch along with the basket. Clutch problems also occur on diesel versions.
The CVT, with all its advantages, sometimes strikes horror in the minds of many Avensis owners. This is due to cases of box failure followed by expensive repairs. But such incidents are few. The cost of restoration ranges from 50 to 100 thousand rubles, depending on the degree of damage and the “arrogance” of the services. New CVT from dealers it costs about 500,000 rubles! But there are also positive examples - cars that have reached 200,000 km without incident with a CVT. Complaints from Avensis owners about the whistling or howling of the variator “add fuel to the fire.” Toyota does not hide possible problems on cars manufactured before March 2011. Afterwards, the steel belt was modified and the operating algorithm of the variator was changed, which minimized the likelihood of failures.
Chassis
The suspension turned out to be well prepared for use in the Russian open spaces. There are practically no reasons to “check the chassis” up to 200,000 km, except that wear on the stabilizer bushings can cause knocking noises with a mileage of more than 80-120 thousand km.
On the first batches of Avensis there was a possibility of the front springs breaking. And cars assembled before January 2011 were subject to a recall campaign. It's all due to loose wheel alignment nuts. rear axle due to which corrosion developed over time and wear of the threaded part occurred, which could lead to the disconnection of the lever rear suspension and road accidents.
Knocks in the steering wheel could appear only after 15-20 thousand km. One of the reasons is the backlash in spline connection, eliminated by packing lubricant. When a problem was identified, official services often decided to change steering column assembled, but even after that the knocking often appeared again.
After 15-20 thousand km, the front calipers often began to knock. Following Toyota's recommendations, the official service centers changed the guide bushings and added more lubricant. But the measures taken were enough for the same 15-20 thousand km, and then it all started again.
There are cases where the electric handbrake unit fails: the display shows the message “check the parking brake”, and the handbrake does not respond to pressing the control button. Moisture gets inside the unit, which leads to corrosion. The cost of a new unit is about 50,000 rubles. Mechanism parking brake may turn sour after 150-200 thousand km.
Body and interior
Toyota Avensis body iron is not prone to corrosion. After a couple of winters, the chrome of the external decorative elements became stained. With the arrival of frost, many owners noticed that the front doors began to touch the plastic sill trim near the fender. As the weather warmed, the problem subsided. The reason is the large coefficient of thermal expansion of the threshold plastic and, as a result, noticeable deformation. The same reason lies in another interesting phenomenon: the appearance of a gap between the bumper and the headlight (usually the left one) with the arrival of summer heat.
After 4-7 years, many owners were unpleasantly surprised to find cracks in the metal of the front doors in the area of the stopper. The manufacturer is aware of the miscalculation and in 2015 strengthened problem areas. But after 2012, Avensis cars were not sold in Russia, and dealers refused to fix the defect under warranty. Fortunately, the disease does not progress.
The front optics often sweat. If the latch is broken in winter, the headlight washer nozzle may shoot off. With the arrival of cold weather, the effectiveness of the glass washer significantly decreases: the pressure weakens due to insufficient pump power.
At times the interior plastic begins to creak. Many owners note the low resistance to external influences of the front panel: accidental contacts often leave scratches. The leather braid of the steering wheel often began to peel off after 20-25 thousand km. After replacement, the picture often repeated itself again. Sometimes there have been cases of chrome coating peeling off the manual transmission lever. In cold weather, the eco-leather seat upholstery often burst.
The standard radio sometimes stops “taking” discs: the “whim” is treated by removing the fuse for a few minutes.
On pre-restyling Avensis, there were cases of “dandruff” appearing from the air ducts due to oxidation of the air conditioner evaporator. “Precipitation” can only be eliminated by replacing it.
Sometimes owners Toyota Avensis encounter climate control glitches. It stops properly distributing air flows and begins to “freeze” your feet. After 100-150 thousand km, difficulties may arise with the accuracy of setting the air temperature (readings fluctuate). To eliminate the problem, it is necessary to clean and bend the spring contacts of the rotary regulators.
Episodes also skip with a floating image on the climate control and radio displays. From time to time there may be no sound from the audio system when listening to the radio. The reason is an error in software radios.
Some owners have had to deal with the airbag warning light coming on. In most cases the problem was bad contact connector under the passenger seat. Less often, it was necessary to resort to replacing airbags.
Conclusion
This is a short report about possible problems Toyota Avensis third generation. IN positive side One can highlight the absence of issues with engines and suspension. But at the same time, the peculiarity of the work of the boxes and the quality of the interior finishing materials are upsetting.
Sales market: Russia.
As before, the Avensis is offered in Europe in two body styles - sedan and station wagon (the latter is in slightly greater demand), with three diesel and three petrol engines, three transmission options and four basic trim levels. The third generation car has remained virtually unchanged in size, but is built on a completely different, new platform. The car has become more stylish on the outside, the quality of the interior has changed better side, as well as interior equipment. In addition, the developers have made significant progress in the field of sound insulation. On the outside, everything is simple - the new corporate design of the Toyota brand is now on the “face” of Avensis. To implement it, it was necessary to install a new radiator grille and bumper, and modernize the headlights by adding daytime running lights. Changing the proportions of the upper and lower grilles resulted in the car looking wider, although dimensions haven't changed at all. Rear end on the station wagon it remains the same, but on the sedan there are new combined brake lights and bumper.
Avensis was offered to Russian buyers in Comfort Plus, Elegance, Elegance Plus, Prestige and Luxury trim levels. The finishing materials have changed, the center console has a new layout, which should make the control various systems more ergonomic. The interior has been extensively refurbished and equipped with a new multimedia device, which, at a relatively low cost in its class is quite advanced in technically(navigation, 6.1-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, 11-speaker audio system, rear view camera, phone book, synchronization with a cell phone, etc.). IN expensive trim levels The electrical package has been expanded with electric drives for the steering column, driver's and passenger seats. A feature of the new generation of the car is an entertainment multimedia system for rear passengers. But even at the most inexpensive basic equipment includes a good set: front electric windows, air conditioning, heated front seats and side mirrors, MP3 audio system with six speakers, central locking with remote control, immobilizer.
The range of engines opens upgraded motor 1.6 l (132 hp), new “fours” with a volume of 1.8 l (147 hp) and 2.0 l (152 hp), more popular among buyers, are also offered. Gasoline engine The 2.4 liter is no longer available, but the range of diesel engines remains unchanged: a two-liter 126-horsepower unit or a 2.2-liter diesel engine in 150-hp versions. and 180 hp, but, however, they are not offered in Russia. Although sometimes you can find such options from Europe on sale, and the 2.2-liter version comes with automatic transmission gears, while all other engines (including those for domestic buyers) are equipped with two transmission options: a 6-speed manual and a Multidrive V-belt variator (1.8 and 2.0).
When modernizing the suspension of the new Avensis, the task was to ensure maximum comfort in its class, but at the same time not forgetting about the sports component. As a result, an optimal compromise was reached, and the Avensis, with its MacPherson struts in front and double wishbone suspension rear, distinguished by excellent driving characteristics. The design of the rear suspension allows you to free up more space for the trunk: in the sedan its volume is 509 liters, in the station wagon there is even more - 543 liters in normal condition and 1609 liters when folded rear seats. Ground clearance is 140 mm and the minimum turning radius is 5.4 m.
The safety level of Avensis is very high. This generation was no exception, receiving a five-star rating. The basic equipment includes seven airbags, a stabilization system, an airbag to protect the driver's knees, active head restraints, and the usual ABS, EBD, BAS. Signal emergency braking when dangerous situation makes the rear lights flash led lights, attracting the attention of drivers behind. In expensive trim levels, the car can be equipped with high-intensity bi-xenon headlights (HID) with adaptive system lighting (AFS), rain and light sensors, a rear view mirror with an electrochromic coating that prevents driver dazzle at night.
Toyota Avensis takes a strong position in the middle class, offering high level comfort and relatively affordable prices for its level of equipment, quality and reliability. Thanks to this set of characteristics, and taking into account the inevitable loss in price, used cars in this series successfully compete with many of their classmates. The maximum selection of offers falls on 1.8 engines and mainly with automatic transmission.
Read completelyCharacteristics of Toyota Avensis
Year of issue: 2009
Mileage: 140,000 km.
Steering wheel: Left
Transmission: Mechanical
Drive unit: Front
Engine's type: Injector
Body type: Sedan
Engine capacity: 1.8 l
Engine power: 147 hp
Fuel consumption: 7-11
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Average rating:
4.75
Hi all! I decided to write a review about my broom)
Let's start with the purchase, I bought it as a 3-year-old with mileage of 78,000. The 80,000 mileage was passed, the documents were attached. Operation is in full swing) and the car is from the north (I left the license plates). Driving mainly on the highway 80% -6-8 liters, city 20% -9-11 liters. In winter, of course, there is more + Webast installed, which also consumes its share of fuel.
Two sets of alloy wheels: winter R16 #65, summer R17 #50. Since the ground clearance is low, I took the profile higher in winter.
The suspension works perfectly, but the summer profile of course makes itself felt - beauty requires sacrifice) the relatives R16 stood in the summer, there was more comfort, the pits were knocked out! The brake system and directional stability cope with their task. Lighting devices: there is a standard head light, the low beam can be set to 4 ku, the high beam hits well.
The lighting of the instruments and interior is pleasing to the eye. The seats are comfortable, long trips They really help your back) there is enough space in the cabin, the trunk is also roomy, plus the seats recline and you can load a lot of things in there, of course not a station wagon, but still good.
The engine and gearbox work perfectly, I changed the oil in the box at 100,000. I change the oil and filters every 10,000 km. (I don’t have oil) I fill it with Toyota. Filters and oil cost around 3-4 thousand rubles, I do the replacement myself, since I don’t have great but good experience) and minor repairs, too, with your own hands. The original spare parts certainly bite, but now there are many substitutes, spare parts from other Toyotas are also suitable (numbers different, but a spare part one to one) only the prices are different, so you can live)
On the highway the car holds the road perfectly, the speed is 120-130 in sixth gear 2800 rpm, it doesn’t squeeze when overtaking either, it accelerated a little more than 200 km! h well, who doesn’t like to fool around)) the car is not for racing, so it’s not possible to compare with the Germans and the like We will, each car has its own + and -.
There are disadvantages, but there are not many of them; whoever operates and maintains it depends on how the car drives. Of the minuses, it cracked the windshield in the area of heating the brushes and crawled further, I was angry with it for a long time)) when I found out that the original costs 20 thousand, it got really bad... While I’m driving like this, everyone doesn’t get around to changing their hands, a replacement can be installed in the area 5000 and installation 2500-3000 rubles. The rest of what I changed were bugs from the old owner, they don’t count). I don’t like the operation of the window regulators - like on a tractor (when you press a button, it jerks, etc.) smoothness would not hurt, maybe the motor is too powerful). The radio does not read the disc, I use aux, a tablet with music to help (the music itself plays at +5)
Well, it seems like everything that I remembered offhand, if something is not clear in the operation of the car, then I turn to the Avensis forum, so who can help in any way (with practical advice). About a year ago I wanted to sell a broom, but people need such a car on an automatic machine, etc. .e. and the money changers...the rich they are, the happier they are).So I decided for now I’ll go on my own, reading the forum they can easily cover a mileage of 250,000 or more, without any hassle..So let’s hope that my broom will serve for more for a long time and not only for me)
Don’t blame us for mistakes, there’s not much time to check (and T9 rules in its own way)), if you have questions about the car, don’t hesitate to ask.
Pros and advantages of Toyota Avensis
There is a second outlet at the bottom of the armrest, my system is powered from there
Video recorder, radar and radio - which were easily installed there and convenient for use with minimal interference...
Cons and Toyota disadvantages Avensis
The cost of original spare parts is not for earthlings))
Additions to the review of Toyota Avensis:
Mileage: 3500 km.
Road to the Black Black Sea!
Hello everyone!) I’ll add a little about the road to the southern regions. The car worked perfectly, on the road it behaved like a fighter)) the suspension worked perfectly, even though there were one or two potholes, I chose a route that was slower but more comfortable.
From Voronezh I drove along Don-4, I didn’t want to, but the highway allowed me to go 130-160, but what was more surprising was that the consumption dropped in this mode to 5.6-6.3 liters. Today I stopped by the service station to look at the car on the way back, they checked the chassis (everything is fine). Yes, I also ordered rear pads there, they delivered them overnight from Rostov, I didn’t buy the original Hi-Q for about 1,500 tons of rubles, since mine had already been used for 60,000, I checked all the pads before the trip, there were also 3-4 pads, there’s still a lot of stock in front , so I changed the rear, didn’t wait for the creaking of the piece of iron)) today 03.09 it’s hot +36, the car is parked in the parking lot to warm up, but there’s nowhere to hide (okay, we’re leaving on 7..09 in the morning, I think everything will be great with the car pah pah pah!
Yes, I added a new photo, it’s near Novorossiysk, beautiful) Wait for good weather, I’ll load as much as I can into the trunk))
Mileage: 3300 km.
Way home
I left the warm regions a day earlier, my relatives were tired of resting)
As promised, I loaded the trunk full of heat with magnets and drove home.
The route is the same, I just changed it a little in front of Ufa, where I caught a good hole, in front of Dyurtyuli, I went out and checked, there were no signs of damage, the disk was normal, it didn’t break through the rack, I swore again and went to continue cutting)
Closer to Ekb, I went out to warm up and heard a faint rattling, I listened - there was not a lot of noise coming from the muffler, something had fallen off, but I think there’s nothing terrible, now I’m not even paying attention.
In total, the car covered 7,400 km, drove it comfortably and without incidents) except for the bad drivers who flew out to a meeting and drove without low beams, in short, we have more than enough fools))
The holidays are over, the cold weather will come soon, so I’ll dig up the potatoes and prepare the machine for winter season. Changing the oil and re-styling one pair of wheels are the main tasks.
Mileage: 148,000 km.
First snow! Winter is coming soon)
The first snow has arrived)
On Friday I decided to switch the wheels from summer to winter; the weather was already providing the first prerequisites. The replacement was made near the house on a flat area (everything is as it should be, a board, etc.). When removing the wheel, I washed the suspension and all the levers there and the like (after inspecting all the boots, rubber bands, etc.) upon inspection, a couple of defects were discovered: 1) the boot on the ball was torn. 2) a protective plate (aluminum) above the muffler ) was half broken and rattled, hitting him.
The ball was replaced the next day, the work process took about 40 minutes, one of the studs turned (I had to turn to a Bulgarian friend, and with him we sorted out the head of the stud). The ball went through 70,000 tons, not the original, I installed it again, not the original (I took it on the road in a spare parts store on a trip to the south, there was a small knock somewhere, but I couldn’t determine where or what, but that’s where the dog was buried) I sinned on the left, since my dear one is still standing there, but it turned out to be quite the opposite). The knocking seems to have disappeared after profile 50 in the summer, winter 65 - the suspension became much softer, those holes and joints that were felt on profile 50 are now not even noticeable)
I added studs to two tires, the balancing cost was 1400 rubles (I put them on the task axle), this was my first time using this procedure, we’ll see how effective it is at the end of the season).
Yes, I broke the plate above the muffler and threw it far away, the rattle disappeared as if by hand (I thought that something had fallen off in the muffler, I heard the sound on the way back from the south near Chernushka), but it turned out to be much simpler).
After 2000, change oil and filters and ready for winter operation)
I also checked the operation of Webasta (they recommend turning it on once every two weeks in the summer), but somehow our brother everything is at random), so he started it the 3rd time, sneeze-puff of smoke and wala started buzzing)))
Mileage: 150,000 km.
Ready for Winter!
Winter has arrived in our region and the mileage has just approached 150,000 thousand.
I bought oil and a filter. I took the oil from Toyota 5w20 SN in an iron can (green) for 2,300 rubles. I wanted to take 0w20, but I thought about it and decided to use this oil, they say they will have 0w16 soon..
When replacing, there was a difficulty in removing the filter, before that it was unscrewed with a gas wrench)), with average effort, but at this moment it didn’t work, I went and bought a puller in the form of a chain... the option didn’t work) I wanted to put sandpaper on it, but decided not to bother one place... I went for another puller, gave this one away, and took the so-called crab from 65 mm... I fitted it there and wala: it came loose...
Further, according to the knurled diagram... I poured the old oil into an empty canister: I wrote in one topic about oil that there is no consumption) I look in the can, and about 500 grams is not enough... but I think I can attribute all this to the trip to the South, the engine it wasn't sweet...
I checked the front suspension (a small knock appeared again), the fluids and put everything back together.
When I was screwing the protection on, one nut came loose, I screwed it on and it seemed to be holding, I’ll keep an eye on it... I also bought a blanket (auto-warmth), tucked it up and fitted it like it was original: now I’ll have the whole winter to test this miracle.
Moreover, a small howl appeared when turning to the right, so I still can’t figure out whether it’s the electric amplifier or something in the suspension... The operation moved on..
Mileage: 153500 km.
Replacement windshield
I finally got there: to the windshield (as people say lobar).
The process was, of course, not an easy one: the majority wanted cheaper and better quality. For about a week I called companies that deal with this procedure... I also had the conditions that the glass would be in stock, out of 15 companies, only 2-3 had it in stock . I stopped at an office located on Vodoprovodnaya, the plan was to do the whole thing in a day and for about 7 thousand... But everything turned out to be not so fast, just cheap. The glass was chosen in Bor, when it was brought in it damn it burst, we went to get the second one to another city (4-5 days passed), and the second glass turned out to be defective (crack at the bottom). Afterwards, it was decided to order China for 5200, 700 rubles more expensive than Bor, another week of waiting and it arrived)).
I wanted it to be quick, but it turned out as always))
I left the car in the evening, picked it up in the morning, installed it on 5k, kept the original rubber band, etc. It took about 12 days, the amount of glass was 5200 + installation 2500 + saved rubber bands 1000 + processing + 300 rubles, it turned out a little more than planned.
I’ll add a little about winter operation: I’m testing Autoheat, I don’t feel any particular progress, it seems to me that it is there or not))
The battery is more worrying, I think this is its last winter (our local one is 4 years old).
Webast copes well with frosts, an excellent gadget for our warm regions)
Mileage: 160,000 km.
The engine seal has leaked.
Winter has passed and it’s time to prepare the car for summer use. I bought oil, as usual, in a Toyota 5w30 iron can (for the summer), and a filter. I also decided to change the oil in the box (I had previously filled it with Ennios GL-5). After removing the engine protection, it was discovered that the engine sump and gearbox were covered in oil! Having removed the plastic cover from the box, it was clear that the engine seal had leaked (smell of oil, etc.). The oil change was canceled and I was thinking about repairs.....
Through a friend I found a service station that has the spare parts in stock that I need (oil seal, clutch kit), and at the same time replacing drive seals on the box and stabilizer bushings.
Having removed the box, we got to the hero of the occasion, yes it was him: the same tsuka seal). The clutch would still be ok, but the release lever was already jammed (there is a hydraulic clutch there).
They brought spare parts, the clutch turned out to be from the previous body (the disc and basket are the same, but the release lever is different) and the stabilizer bushings are also different - they selected it this way because of their fault.
We ordered the bearing separately, we ordered the clutch from the previous body and it turned out cheaper. At the end of the week, the spare parts should arrive at Sto, in short, I wanted the best and quickly, but it turned out as always)) and the cost of the repair will be 6000 rubles. + spare parts about 16000-17000 (clutch kit 14, oil seals, bushings 3 t.r.).
About the good: I installed summer set wheels, I tweaked them a bit (painted them inside).
So I’ll wait for spare parts and repairs, and continue to clock up the kilometers. :)
Mileage: 174,000 km.
replacing the pump, manual transmission oil
Full swing It is being used, the mileage is growing before our eyes)))
Over the summer, nothing much broke in the reliable Toyota, so there was nothing to write about...
That's just) appeared extraneous sound in the engine (generator area, pump), after removing the belt, the pump was condemned. (As they say on the Toyota forum, it’s a consumable). I ordered a new one (in the original there was an AISHI with the Toyota brand, it cost around 3000 rubles and bought fresh coolant 6 liters. The replacement took a little more than 30 minutes. The fluid was like new, there was no need to change it.
After restyling, the third generation Toyota Avensis has more sharpness in design and “look”, and also some changes have occurred technical changes. We started getting acquainted with the updated car in the vicinity of Nice, and continued in Ukraine, where the 2.0-liter Avensis with a CVT easily carried us along already familiar roads, demonstrating its adaptability to them.
In France, we tested the Toyota Avensis D-4D with a turbodiesel, which has high hopes in Europe. However, this Avensis is not offered in Ukraine. We only have available petrol versions. And as soon as the new cars went on sale, we immediately got a sedan updated by the designers with the most powerful 2.0-liter gasoline engine and automatic transmission. For Avensis this is a continuously variable variator Multidrive S from Japanese company Aisin.
More powerful means richer
The characteristics of the 1.8- and 2.0-liter engines differ slightly, so it is much more important to us that the Avensis with more volume and powerful motor offered in Ukraine only in the only, but most rich equipment Elegant.
That's why our car has 17-inch wheels (others have 16-inch) with a gray finish. They, like other wheels of a new design, appeared after the model update. However, what is much more important is that such a car is equipped with AFS cornering adaptive headlights with xenon lamps. In addition, running lights daylight here are LED. WITH new optics The “look” of the car has become more soulful, and its appearance has become more dynamic. After all, both the bumpers and the radiator grille have changed. There is a sense of sharpness in everything, which is what the Toyota team wanted.
In addition, only the 2.0-liter Avensis Elegant has seats with a combination of leather and Alcantara upholstery - all other cars have fabric trim. The chairs are comfortable. But even in the richest version Ukrainian cars unlike those we drove in France, they are equipped mechanical adjustments seats. Only lumbar support is equipped with electric drive.
Managing the entertainment center has become more convenient and modern. In all versions, except for the base one for our country, Sol, an infotainment system appeared on the center console. Toyota system Touch and 6.1-inch color touch screen. It displays a picture from the rear view camera, and can also provide information from navigation.
In general, the interior has retained its individuality and is completely recognizable. It does not imitate older models, which is found in other manufacturers. And Avensis doesn’t try to seem cooler than it actually is. True, and especially modern design you can't name it. There is no zest in it, but everything is done soundly and with high quality. New materials and colors are used in the decoration.
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Doesn't make you seasick
Unlike the design of the car, its behavior has not changed. With a 152-horsepower unit, the Avensis looks perky and quick to climb. It accelerates easily and naturally, accelerating well from the move. True, the sound of the “engine” hangs on one note of constant revolutions, which the box has chosen in accordance with pressing the gas pedal. Well, with a CVT it’s hard to get away from this. But such a transmission makes the engine reactions smooth and linear - as much as you press the accelerator pedal, you go as far as you can. Moreover, the responses of the power Avensis unit quite efficient. Need to overtake quickly on the highway? The gas pedal is to the floor, the pulleys in the box shift, changing the gear ratio, and Toyota easily moves forward.
Noticeably faster, with minimal pause, the machine's response in sport mode transmissions. In it, at any time, including releasing the gas and decelerating, higher speeds are maintained and it is easier for the engine to reach the zone of maximum thrust from 4000 rpm. Below, the motor behaves quite calmly. But the glowing ECO indicator tells you that you are driving in an economical style.
However, you can always keep your engine in good shape by using manual mode switching For this there are as many as 7 fixed “gears”. Those who like to keep everything under personal control will like the manual mode. It can be switched using the floor lever or steering wheel paddles. They turn with the steering wheel and are always at hand. But in this case, the box already refuses to respond to kick-down. Although it won’t let you overclock the engine and it will still shift up.
The electric amplifier was previously very good and did not discredit steering in terms of information content. The EPS has been slightly modified, and the steering has been made sharper. The forces exerted on it are quite natural, and in turns a distinct elastic resistance increases, under which the car quickly carries out commands.
All four shock absorbers were also modified for the sake of handling, without forgetting about comfort. The suspension scheme remains the same: front – McPherson struts, rear – double levers. IN move Avensis quite comfortable, but unlike the same Camry, you feel this car. There is neither rocking smoothness nor lulling silence in the operation of the chassis. You are not sailing apart from the road. Avensis does not allow itself strong swings, rolls and dives. The suspension does a great job of absorbing impacts from potholes, humps and joints. And although all the shocks and cracks from our roads are practically imperceptible, a dull clatter of the suspension is heard under the bottom every time. True, hard blows and unpleasant sounds No.
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A fresh look
The designers of the updated Avensis added to everyone external elements cars with sharp edges and corners, thereby making the appearance of the familiar sedan more expressive and dynamic. And this, it should be noted, is the most noticeable change. Overall, the car remained well recognizable - a comfortable, easily accelerating sedan with spacious trunk and a spacious interior.
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Summary
| Body and comfort | |
| The car has become more expressive. The interior design may not be pretentious, but the materials and build quality deserve all praise. There is enough space in the cabin. | There is no feeling of nobility or class in the work of the suspension, even artificial ones. The chassis is a bit noisy. |
| Powertrain and dynamics | |
| The engine and gearbox quickly respond to the driver’s commands. You can't help but feel the ease with which the car accelerates. The engine is quite quiet. Motors are 3% more economical and emit 2–5 grams less carbon dioxide. | Ineffective engine braking when downshifting manually. You cannot buy a 2.0-liter car with a manual transmission. |
| Finance and equipment | |
| Each of the trim levels now uses finishing materials that were previously used in more expensive equipment: in standard – from Sol, in Sol – from Executive, etc. Features multimedia system expanded. | Do you want another power unit– be content with more modest equipment. If you want a car with xenon, buy a 2.0-liter. It costs $2,000 more than the most expensive 1.8-liter version. |
(second generation);
| Toyota Avensis T270 | |
| Specifications: | |
| body | Four-door sedan |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| number of seats | 5 |
| length | 4695 mm |
| width | 1810 mm |
| height | 1480 mm |
| wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| front track | 1560 mm |
| rear track | 1560 mm |
| ground clearance | 150 mm |
| trunk volume | 509 l |
| engine location | front transverse |
| engine's type | 4-cylinder, petrol, injection, four-stroke |
| engine capacity | 1798 cm 3 |
| Power | 147/6400 hp at rpm |
| Torque | 180/4000 N*m at rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| KP | six-speed manual |
| Front suspension | on McPherson struts |
| Rear suspension | double wishbone |
| Shock absorbers | hydraulic, double acting |
| Front brakes | disc, ventilated |
| Rear brakes | disk |
| Fuel consumption | 6.5 l/100 km |
| maximum speed | 200 km/h |
| years of production | 2008-present |
| type of drive | front |
| Curb weight | 1440 kg |
| acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.4 sec |
In the fall of 2008, in Paris, the third Toyota generation Avensis (factory index T270). Sales began in January 2009, and the new product reached Russia only in April. The hatchback was excluded from the range of bodies: the choice was limited to a sedan and station wagon. The car, like the first and second generation models, is produced at a plant in England. The body design was developed by the European design studio Toyota ED2. The designers managed to achieve a good drag coefficient Cx = 0.28 (for the sedan) and Cx = 0.29 (for the station wagon). The basis of the third Avensis was completely new platform. This generation has become longer and wider than the previous one by 50 mm (sedan length - 4695, station wagon - 4765 mm, same width - 1810 mm), height and wheelbase remained unchanged (1480 and 2700 mm).
Engines five: three gasoline units and two diesel engines, D-4D family. Gasoline engines equipped valve mechanism Valvematic, and piezoelectric injectors were installed in diesel engines and the injection pressure was increased. A standard manual 6 gearbox is offered by default for all engines, but diesel engine with a volume of 2.2 liters, you can also order a new automatic transmission-6. Together with gasoline engines 1.8 (147 hp) and 2.0 (152 hp) are also equipped with a Multidrive-S variator. On Russian market only available gasoline modifications. Six trim levels are offered: Comfort, Comfort Plus, Elegance, Elegance Plus, Prestige and Luxury. The top version is equipped with a navigation system with touch display, Bluetooth system, audio system with 11 speakers, 10 GB of disk space for audio recordings, rear view camera and parking sensors. The car is equipped with a complete package electronic systems security: from anti-lock braking system brakes (ABS) to the system directional stability latest generation(VSC +), working in conjunction with electric power steering (EPS). The basic package includes: front electric windows, air conditioning, an MP3 audio system with six speakers, heated front seats, seven airbags, a stabilization system, a driver's knee airbag, 16-inch alloy wheels.
The car earned 5 stars according to the Euroncap method.
Engines:
1.6 (132 hp)
1.8 (147 hp)
2.0 (152 hp)
2.0 D-4D (126 hp)
2.2 D-4D (150, 177 hp)
Subsequent generations: No
