AVENSIS Strength of character Exterior Size & Design <strong>Dynamic refinement</strong><br /><br />
The new Avensis is sleek, athletic and aerodynamic. Both the wagon and sedan possess a purposeful stance combined with sweeping, dynamic lines to create a flowing silhouette.
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The exterior dimensions provide excellent manoeuvrability, while the exciting, attractive styling, dominant wheel arches and distinct front grille all add to your driving enjoyment.
Smart Entry and Touch Start System <strong>Unlocking and starting your Avensis
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is easier than ever</strong><br /><br />
Forget a conventional key. The Smart Entry and Start System* features a transmitter that allows you to lock and unlock the doors by simply touching the handle. Or start the engine at the touch of a button. All you need to do is carry the Smart Entry key in your pocket or handbag.
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*Standard from High grade up.
Panoramic windscreen <strong>Light & space above you</strong><br /><br />
The panoramic windscreen extends from the front of the vehicle back across the roof over the driver’s head*. The electrical sunshade creates an expanse of light and visibility and a more liberating drive.
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*Standard on Premium grade wagon.
Alloy Wheels <strong>Wheels to suit your Avensis, and your style.</strong><br /><br />
Adding to the car’s dynamic personality, the new Avensis Mid, High and Premium grades feature distinctive alloy sport wheels designed in 16", 17" or 18" sizes.
Luggage space utility <strong>More room for all your needs</strong><br /><br />
The new Avensis gives you even more luggage space (wagon 543 litres, sedan 509 litres). Easily accessible levers allow the rear seats to be folded simply without removing head restraints. The rear centre armrest provides access through to the boot allowing additional storage length.
Bi-Xenon headlamps with AFS <strong>High-Intensity Discharge Bi-Xenon headlamps with Adaptive Frontlight System*</strong><br /><br />
Together with the optional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlamps, comes the Adaptive Frontlight System (AFS). By measuring vehicle speed and steering wheel rotation, AFS predicts which area should be lit and adjusts headlamps accordingly, for instance as the car corners in the dark.
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To compensate for a heavy rear load, AFS lowers the angle of the beam before starting. In addition, while driving you benefit from dynamic headlamp levelling: the headlamp angle is adjusted to compensate for heavy braking and acceleration.
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*Standard on Premium grade.
Parking system <strong>Ultrasonic sensor for easier parking</strong><br /><br />
The sensor alerts the driver, indicating the distance to obstacles behind the car using an audible alarm.* Especially useful for low, out-of-vision obstacles and street furniture. Combine it with the optional 7” screen navigation system displaying a rear camera view, and you’ll find that parking is nearly effortless.
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*Standard on Premium grade.
LED rear lights <strong>Rear lights with LED technology</strong><br /><br />
LED lights illuminate quicker than conventional bulbs, and need no replacement. They also offer better visibility to following drivers and thus increased safety.
Integrated roof rails <strong>Handsome & functional</strong><br /><br />
Carefully conceived, the silver roof rails give your Avensis a premium appearance. A standard feature, their integrated, sleek profile adds no unnecessary vehicle height. Yet the practical design means easy installation of roof racks for additional functionality when needed.
Interior Smooth and harmonious interior surfaces An inherent sense of quality permeates the Avensis. Reassuring interior comfort complements the dynamic exterior styling, expressing a quiet, understated sense of quality.
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From high grade up, choose between a black interior or ‘greige’ (a combination of grey and beige). With Premium grade select from luxurious greige or black leather.
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As from Mid-grade, the dashboard features a combination contemporary black- and titanium- paneling, while on higher grades a unique and luxurious bamboo-style finish is applied.
Powered steering-wheel adjustment <strong>Power adjustable steering wheel & audio controls</strong><br /><br />
In addition to the luxurious feeling of leather under your fingertips*, comfort is assured with optional powered tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment and audio switches placed handily on the steering wheel. Power adjustable steering wheel with 2 ways of adjustment and 2 memory settings* provides even more convenience.
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*Depending on grade.
Improved driving position The new Avensis is just 50mm longer, yet there is a noticeable increase in interior roominess. The driver’s seat has been lowered by 20mm for a gain in front head room and a sportier driving position that fits the driver to perfection.
New family of audio systems Avensis grade comes with an MP3-compatible radio/CD audio system featuring 6 speakers. An optional* multimedia-pack includes Bluetooth connectivity for cellular phone and audio streaming, an 11-speaker premium audio system and a 10 GB HDD music server.
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*Depending on grade.
Navigation system <strong>Touch screen navigation</strong><br /><br />
Confidently reach your destination with the optional Mid grade full map navigation system (DVD), including 6.5" colour touch screen, 10 languages (6 for voice recognition) and Bluetooth with music streaming.
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Higher grades can have a HDD-based full map navigation system with 7" colour touch screen and 14 languages (7 for voice recognition), along with Bluetooth with music streaming.
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This navigation system comes with Multimedia Pack, including Bluetooth connectivity for cell phone and audio streaming, an 11-speaker Premium Audio system, 10 GB HDD music server and a rear parking camera.
New speedometer <strong>Optitron combination meter</strong><br /><br />
The instrument console has a flowing premium-quality look featuring crisply illuminated speedometer and tachometer dials with chrome surrounding rings. The Optitron display ensures clear legibility regardless of lighting conditions and helps maintain your long-sight vision immediately after checking the meters.
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The ECO drive monitor shows you how efficient your driving behaviour is. On the manual versions, the new Avensis features a gear shift indicator, which advises the driver on the best timing to shift up or down the gear.
Airco System <strong>Automatic air conditioning system</strong><br /><br />
In Avensis Mid, High and Premium grades, dual-zone auto air conditioning comes standard. Another Avensis feature to enhance your driving comfort.
Cargo management system <strong>Safe & secure storage</strong><br /><br />
Organise shopping, luggage or anything else with an optional* innovative cargo management system for the new Avensis wagon.
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This flexible cargo management system features adjustable trunk rails and retractable load securing straps. Add bars to create functional areas of varying sizes to safely transport large and small objects.
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*Depending on grade.
Electronic parking brake A handy feature that operates at the push of a button, requiring less effort than a conventional handbrake. This type of parking brake is also safer, providing the optimum force necessary to keep the vehicle stationary. Moreover, removing the manual handbrake provides extra space for front occupants.
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If your Avensis has manual transmission, you also benefit from the Drive Away Release function. The system senses you are about to put the car in motion and automatically releases the parking brake. Particularly useful for hill-starts.
Active Cruise Control <strong>A more relaxed drive</strong><br /><br />
Active Cruise Control (ACC) enables the vehicle to maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead, even if that vehicle varies its speed. Once the road ahead is clear, ACC automatically returns to the originally specified cruising speed.
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*Optional on 2.2 D-CAT 6-speed automatic transmission.
Panoramic windscreen <strong>Light & space above you</strong><br /><br />
The panoramic windscreen extends from the front of the vehicle back across the roof over the driver’s head*. The electrical sunshade creates an expanse of light and visibility and a more liberating drive.
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*Standard on Premium grade wagon.
Driving pleasure New Valvematic technology <strong>Less CO2, more power and driving pleasure</strong><br /><br />
Toyota’s new Valvematic technology cuts CO2 by 10-26% and boosts power by 3-20%. It works by improving fuel efficiency, power/torque, and engine response, while reducing CO2 emission levels by simultaneously controlling the valve timing and the valve lift.
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It’s all part of the new Toyota Optimal Drive philosophy focused on minimising environmental impact while maximising driving pleasure through the increase of power and torque.
Vehicle Stability Control + <strong>A safer, more stable ride</strong><br /><br />
New for Avensis is steering assist Vehicle Stability Control+ (VSC+). This driving dynamics system increases VSC protection during sudden handling changes or slippery roads. It adds a steering torque assist to counteract over - or under - steering in reaction to an emergency. In an extreme situation, the driver may sense some compensating torque movement on the steering wheel, and so can further enhance the adjustment made by the VSC itself.
Enhanced aerodynamics <strong>Better stability & aerodynamics</strong><br /><br />
The stance of both the wagon and the sedan is athletic and sleek. Relocating the tyres towards the outside edges of the floorplan has achieved a more solid, powerful presence, without adding unnecessary weight or mass. The bonnet has been lowered, the slim front pillar flows forward and the rear quarter pillar is slanted backward to produce a flowing, aerodynamic silhouette. Excellent aerodynamics give a Coefficient of Drag (Cd) of just 0.28 for the sedan body type and 0.29 for the wagon body, which has helped in reducing the CO2-emisson levels.
Noise, vibrations and harshness reduction <strong>Outstandingly low noise vibration & harshness</strong><br /><br />
To guarantee you a relaxing and refined driving experience, Avensis is designed with advanced quiet engines for minimal road noise, and an improved body structure for reduced wind noise. In fact, in noise, vibration and harshness tests, Avensis performs at a leading level in the D-segment market.
Multidrive S transmission <strong>Advanced Multidrive S transmission</strong><br /><br />
Multidrive S is the new step-CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) that combines the benefits of an automatic with those of a manual transmission. For you this means maximum performance with minimum CO2 emissions, as well as a smooth and refined driving experience. It’s all part of the new Toyota Optimal Drive philosophy.
Automatic transmission with paddleshift <strong>Paddleshift for enhanced fun driving spirit</strong><br /><br />
Available with 6-speed automatic transmission and Multidrive S (2.0 petrol), paddleshift enhances the interaction between driver and car. You’ll find a new spirit of fun in your driving experience with the new Avensis.
Toyota Optimal Drive <strong>Better performance with lower emissions</strong><br /><br />
How do you choose between environmental efficiency and engine performance? Now you don’t have to. With Toyota Optimal Drive continuous efficiency improvements are achieved by optimising every aspect of engine and transmission with the introduction of advanced environmental technologies.
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Standard on all Avensis petrol and diesel engines, Toyota Optimal Drive minimises fuel consumption and cuts emissions while maximising performance and driving pleasure. No need to compromise.
Engines 1.6 Valvematic <strong>Powerful and economical</strong><br /><br />
The 1.6 litre Valvematic petrol engine provides an output of 132 hp to achieve 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds. Yet combined fuel consumption is only 6.5 litres/100km and CO2 emissions are a mere 152 g/km*.
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Valvematic is a precise petrol engine technology that balances optimised driving pleasure with improved fuel efficiency, power/torque, engine response and a reduced CO2 emission level by simultaneously controlling the valve timing and the valve lift.
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* based on the Sedan.
1.8 Valvematic <strong>Outstanding fuel consumption</strong><br /><br />
The 1.8 litre Valvematic petrol engine delivers 147 hp, accelerating Avensis to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. With outstanding combined fuel consumption of 6.5 L/100km, the 1.8 litre engine produces only 154 g/km of CO2 emissions*. And with the optional new Multidrive S transmission, driving pleasure is increased with minimum CO2 emissions.
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* based on the Sedan.
2.0 Valvematic <strong>Dynamic driving with low fuel consumption</strong><br /><br />
The 2.0l Valvematic petrol engine offers the Avensis driver a full 152 hp, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.0 seconds. Combined fuel economy achieves an excellent 6.9 L/100km, and CO2 emissions are rated at an impressively low 163 g/km*. For even better driving performance with minimum CO2 emissions, choose the optional new Multidrive S transmission.
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* based on the Sedan.
2.0 litre D-4D <strong>Improved for even higher performance</strong><br /><br />
Upgraded with new piezo injectors and a higher common rail pressure at 2,000 bar, the 2.0 litre D-4D engine features a selection of advanced technologies for reduced emissions.
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Delivering 126 hp, it reaches 100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds. With superb combined fuel economy of 5.1 L/100km, the 2.0 litre D-4D produces only 135 g/km of CO2 emissions*, making this model among the cleanest on the road.
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* based on the Sedan.
2.2 litre D-4D b>Enhanced driving experience
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The 2.2 litre D-4D offers a well-balanced proposition of power and economy. In addition, its wide torque range means maximum torque is available in most driving conditions, without the need for frequent gear changes.
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The diesel engine produces 150 hp and accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km/h in only 8.9 seconds. All this with remarkable combined fuel economy: 5.5 L/100km. CO2 emissions are just 147 g/km*, very low for its performance.
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* based on the Sedan.
2.2 litre D-CAT <strong>Refined, powerful & clean</strong><br /><br />
The 2.2 litre D-4D 180 D-CAT delivers superb levels of low-speed torque for driving pleasure and performance. With an impressive 177 hp, it takes the Avensis from 0 to 100 km/h in only 8.5 seconds. Meanwhile it offers outstanding combined fuel consumption of 5.9 L/100km and CO2 emissions 157 g/km*. Available with 6-speed manual transmission.
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Another D-CAT model is the 2.2 D-4D 150 with brand-new 6-speed automatic transmission. Sport mode “reads” the driver’s behaviour and adjusts its gear change pattern. In M-gate, the driver can operate the sequential shift via gearshift lever or via steering wheel paddles. This engine model delivers CO2 emissions 169 g/km*.
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D-CAT (Diesel Clean Advanced Technology) reduces harmful exhaust emissions, helping to make the D-CAT engine one of the cleanest diesel in the world for NOx and PM emissions combined.
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* based on the Sedan.
Safety Emergency brake signal (EBS) <strong>Emergency active brake light</strong><br /><br />
A standard Avensis feature, the rear stop lights flash in an emergency braking situation alerting following traffic. Research shows that this warning mechanism can help reduce rear-end collisions by cutting reaction times by 50%.
Lane-Keep Assist & LDW Lane Keep Assist & Lane Departure Warning* work together to maintain your Avensis safely in the lane. Using a lane recognition camera, subtle counter-steering torque, and if necessary an audible alarm, the vehicle stays centered with a minimum of driver effort. The added counter-steering torque feels smooth and gentle as it helps to keep you safely in the lane.
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*Optional on 2.2 D-CAT 6 speed automatic transmission.
Active front headrests <strong>Excellent whiplash injury protection</strong><br /><br />
As a standard, active front headrests serve to minimise movement of the head in a rear-end collision. When a rear impact is detected, the headrest structure changes position to prevent whiplash.
Airbags <strong>Seven airbags for your safety</strong><br /><br />
For enhanced protection of you and your passengers, the new Avensis includes a total of seven Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags. They include front airbags for driver and passenger, front side airbags, front and rear curtain shield airbags, and a driver’s knee airbag.
NCAP 5 stars safety rating <p>Avensis has been awarded a maximum NCAP 5-star safety rating - achieving a remarkable 81% for overall protection performance in the new stringent assessment scheme. Proof that Toyota’s comprehensive levels of active and passive safety provide superior driving protection. Seven airbags, Vehicle Stability Control+ and Active Front Headrests create genuine peace of mind. Optional features include an advanced Pre-crash Safety System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning.
<br /></p><p>Euro NCAP is an independent assessment programme that provides realistic, expert and reliable measurement for the safety performance of new cars. The new stringent process provides a score from one to five stars for overall active and passive safety attributes. The vehicle is evaluated for adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist.</p>
Pre-crash safety system (PCS) Radar located under the front grille predicts possible collisions with other vehicles or obstacles ahead, triggering a series of safety features. The brake assist activates, an audible alarm sounds, the seatbelt automatically tenses and the automatic brake engages. This lessens the potential impact and damage if a collision occurs.
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*Optional on 2.2-litre D-4D 6-speed automatic transmission on Premium grade.
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