Toyota Avensis 2003-2009 used car review

The Toyota Avensis is most commonly available as a practical station wagon.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good

Big boot makes this a great family car
Hard to beat on safety features for its age and price
Premium items like climate control are standard

The not-so-good

Fragile dashboard trim
Engine can have oil use issues

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

New Zealand new models

Japanese models

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Toyota Avensis Qi sedan

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 120kW and 231NM

Price

$5,000 to $13,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.5-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4645mm

Width

1760mm

Height

1480mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1400kg (braked)

Turning circle

11m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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