01-01-0001:
Front brake calliper guide pins seem to develop extensive play in the bushings in the calliper carriers and develop a rattle. The play is extensive, so you can toggle the calliper left-right so you hear this sound. Reader noticed after 12,000km.
26-01-2012:
With 2.2 litre diesels, problems over regenerating of DPFs can lead to overfuelling that can damage the piston rings and bores. Apparently Toyota has extended the warranty to 5 years (even on 3 year warranted cars) to cover this.
28-11-2012:
Curious intermittent power steering failure at parking speeds reported.
31-08-2013:
Check strap cracks the frame of driver's and front passenger's doors.
08-01-2015:
Front wheel bearings of 40,000 miles a year 2013 Avensis Active Tourer needed replacing under warranty at 79,500 miles.
30-07-2015:
Report of both front doors of 2009 Avensis Tourer cracking in the metal surrounding the restraining strap mounting.
20-04-2016:
2010 Toyota Avensis 2.0D-4D reported as blowing blue/grey smoke from the exhaust but only when going uphill, otherwise runs fine. Owner replaced EGR to no effect and then blanked off EGR, also to no effect. If high mileage, could of course, be failed valve stem oil seals.
01-06-2018:
Report of steering rack knocking and rattling on a 2013 Toyota Avensis at 104,000 miles.
18-07-2018:
Report of driveshaft failing on 2009 Toyota Avensis at 140,000 miles.
20-07-2018:
Alloy roof rack mountings embedded into the roof of a 2009 Toyota Avensis estate found to have corroded into powder and cannot take a fixing.
25-07-2018:
Report of failure of electromechanical parking brake system on a 2009/59 Toyota Avensis estate in March 2017. System was replaced by a Toyota dealer at a cost of £1,500. The system failed again in November 2017 and was replaced again at no cost under the 12 month parts warranty. In July 2018 the system failed again and once again the owner was quoted £1,500 to replace it. We advised the owner to escalate this to Toyota itself.
22-02-2019:
Report of problem with VVT-I system of 2011 Toyota Avensis in 2018. AA Patrol found the following fault code/s:System : Engine control - 15E / Engine management TCCS 1P1047 - Valve lift control (bank 1). Error Message : Circuit defective. P264A - Camshaft control actuator A (bank 1). Error Message : Circuit defective. Unable to clear codes for engine management. Or parking brake until battery reset performed. Toyota dealer quoted over £1,600 for new electronic fuel valve regulator, reduced to over £600 after complaining to Toyota. Owner informed this was a highly unusual failure, first time the mechanic had witnessed it in a low mileage Avensis.
October 2008
Avensis revealed
New emissions conscious British-built Avensis with desirable 150PS EU5 diesel plus 6-speed automatic option launched at Paris Motor Show, October 2008. Saloon 4,695mm long; estates 4,765mm long; both 1,810mm wide and 1,480mm high. Breakover Angle: better than 12.5 degrees helps prevent grounding on ramps. Wheelbase: 2700mm; ground clearance: 140mm; breakover angle: 11.84 degrees. Strut front suspension; double wishbones at rear. 5 star NCAP expected. Low noise, vibration and harshness. On sale in January 2009.
Optional Pre-Crash Safety System optional on 2.2 D-4D auto. Also Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter, bringing it up to spec with the current Honda Accord.
1.6 and 1.8 petrol engines manufactured in Deeside, UK; 2.0 and 2.2 chain cam diesels and 6 speed manual transmissions made in Poland. 1.8 and 2.0 petrol automatics available with Multidrive S CVT transmission with 7 ratios selectable sequentially manually. Luggage capacity 505 litres saloon; 543/1,609 litres station wagon.
Engines and Performance:
- 1.6 Valvematic 6-spd manual: 125mph; 0-60 10.1; 152g/km CO2; 43.5mpg com.
- 1.8 Valvematic 6-spd manual: 125mph; 0-60 9.1; 154g/km CO2; 43.5mpg com.
- 1.8 Valvematic Multidrive S CVT: 125mph; 0-60 10.1; 157g/km CO2; 42.2mpg com.
- 2.0 Valvematic 6-spd manual: 128mph; 0-60 8.7; 163 g/km CO2; 40.9mpg com.
- 2.0 Valvematic Multidrive S CVT: 128mph; 0-60 9.7; 164g/km CO2; 40.4mpg com.
- 2.0 D-4D 6-spd manual: 125mph; 0-60 9.4; 134g/km CO2; 55.4mpg com.
- 2.2 D-4D 150 6-spd manual: 131mph; 0-60 8.6; 147g/km CO2; 51.4mpg com.
- 2.2 D-4D 180 6-spd manual: 137mph; 0-60 8.2; 157g/km CO2; 47.9mpg com.
- 1.8 Valvematic engines a real step forward. Good to drive, low emission and 40mpg economy.
August 2009
Second phase Toyota Optimal Drive engines for UK Avensis: 1.6-litre Valvematic and 2.2-litre D-CAT 150. Extended availability of 1.8-litre Valvematic across the range.
1.6 Valvematic - Valvematic system improves fuel efficiency, power, torque and engine response - 130bhp, 152g/km CO2 emissions, 43.5mpg combined cycle fuel economy and 0 to 60mph acceleration in 10.1 seconds - Six-speed manual.
2.2 D-CAT 150 - New six-speed automatic transmission as standard – Toyota’s first diesel automatic passenger car - Equipped with Toyota D-CAT clean diesel technology - 169g/km CO2 emissions (saloon), 44.1mpg combined cycle fuel economy. Safety Pack option with Pre-Crash Safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning.
1.8 Valvematic now available in T2, TR and T4 saloon and tourer models with manual or Multidrive S CVT transmissions. Advanced HDD (hard disc drive) navigation system made standard on T Spirit models
December 2011
New 2.0 D-4D engine with lower emissions added to Avensis range along with changes to suspension and steering. The 148bhp Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0-litre D-4D engine is well-established at the heart of the Avensis range. For the new model, it has undergone a series of changes that yield remarkable gains in emissions and fuel economy.
Compared to the previous engine, combined cycle fuel economy has improved by 15 per cent, from 53.3 to 61.4mpg and a 14 per cent reduction has been achieved in CO2 emissions, which fall from 139 to 119g/km. Overall the engine is 3kg lighter, quieter and gives more linear torque.
Elsewhere in the new Avensis line-up the Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic petrol engine with manual or Multidrive S continuously variable transmission and the 2.2-litre D-4D and D-CAT diesels – the latter with six-speed automatic transmission – are carried over from the previous model range.
Making new Avensis a more rewarding drive, with better comfort levels, was a prime goal of the development team. To achieve the desired result, the car has a more rigid body and benefits from changes to the front and rear suspension. Small – but telling – adjustments have been made to the aerodynamics and strategic use of extra insulation material has further reduced NVH levels in the cabin.
Particular attention has been paid to the electric power steering, which adopts a quicker gear ratio, giving more direct performance, making the car more agile and manoeuvrable. The focus on comfort extends to changing the design of the front seats to offer better lateral support.
March 2013
Change of trim grades to align with rest of Toyota range. Gentle refresh for 2013. Following the Auris and Verso, it adopts Toyota’s new grade structure, with Active Icon, Icon Plus and Excel replacing previous T2, TR, T4 and T Spirit designations.
Like for like, the new models carry over the previous specifications, with a few adjustments. Across the range all Avensis now feature follow-me-home headlights as standard. There is an audio upgrade for all models bar the entry-level Active with the introduction of a DAB digital tuner. And for Excel versions there is a new brushed silver finish for the centre console.
Active |
Icon
|
Icon Plus
|
Excel
|
Follow-me-home headlights |
DAB digital tuner
|
Leather and Alcantara upholstery
|
LED daytime running lights
|
Bluetooth |
17in machine-finish alloy wheels
|
Specific-design 17in alloy wheels
|
Panoramic roof (Tourer)
|
Daytime running lights (halogen) |
Toyota Touch & Go with satellite navigation, 6-speaker audio, rear-view camera, multimedia connectivity
|
Toyota Touch & Go with 11-speaker audio
|
18in alloy wheels
|
Leather steering wheel trim |
Dusk-sensing headlights
|
Nickel and wood effect centre console
|
Black leather upholstery
|
Air conditioning |
Rain-sensing wipers
|
Power folding door mirrors
|
Heated front seats
|
CD player |
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
|
Rear window sunshades (saloon)
|
Electric front seat adjustment
|
Electric front windows |
Smart Entry & Start (2.2 diesel only)
|
Electric steering wheel adjustment
|
Multi-information display |
Cruise control
|
Rear parking sensors
|
Active front headrests |
Automatic air conditioning
|
Bi-xenon headlamps with Adaptive Front-lightng System
|
Seven airbags |
Electric lumbar support
|
Toyota Touch & Go Plus
|
VSC+ with steering torque assist |
Electric rear windows
|
Heated door mirrors |
Front fog lamps
|
Rails in loadspace (tourer)
|
Rear privacy glass (tourer)
|
Customers can choose from 10 exterior colours, including Pearl White pearlescent for the first time.
The Avensis continues to offer a wide selection of efficient powertrains, with 1.8 Valvematic petrol engines and 2.0, 2.2 and 2.2 D-CAT diesels. Six-speed manual, torque converter auto and Toyota’s Multidrive S CVT.
The new line-up has an official on-sale date of 2 April, priced from £19,155 for the Active 1.8 Valvematic saloon.
GRADE |
BODYSTYLE
|
POWERTRAIN
|
OTRPRICE
|
Active |
Saloon
|
1.8 Valvematic 6MT
|
£19,155
|
Active |
Saloon
|
1.8 Valvematic MDS
|
£20,205
|
Active |
Tourer
|
1.8 Valvematic 6MT
|
£20,205
|
Active |
Tourer
|
1.8 Valvematic MDS
|
£21,255
|
Active |
Saloon
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£20,155
|
Active |
Tourer
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£21,205
|
Icon |
Saloon
|
1.8 Valvematic 6MT
|
£21,445
|
Icon |
Saloon
|
1.8 Valvematic MDS
|
£22,495
|
Icon |
Tourer
|
1.8 Valvematic 6MT
|
£22,495
|
Icon |
Tourer
|
1.8 Valvematic MDS
|
£23,545
|
Icon |
Saloon
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£22,445
|
Icon |
Tourer
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£23,495
|
Icon |
Saloon
|
2.2 D-4D 150 6MT
|
£23,445
|
Icon |
Tourer
|
2.2 D-4D 150 6MT
|
£24,495
|
Icon |
Saloon
|
2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT
|
£24,545
|
Icon |
Tourer
|
2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT
|
£25,595
|
Icon Plus |
Saloon
|
1.8 Valvematic 6MT
|
£23,245
|
Icon Plus |
Saloon
|
1.8 Valvematic MDS
|
£24,295
|
Icon Plus |
Tourer
|
1.8 Valvematic 6MT
|
£24,295
|
Icon Plus |
Tourer
|
1.8 Valvematic MDS
|
£25,345
|
Icon Plus |
Saloon
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£24,245
|
Icon Plus |
Tourer
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£25,295
|
Icon Plus |
Saloon
|
2.2 D-4D 150 6MT
|
£25,245
|
Icon Plus |
Tourer
|
2.2 D-4D 150 6MT
|
£26,295
|
Icon Plus |
Saloon
|
2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT
|
£26,345
|
Icon Plus |
Tourer
|
2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT
|
£27,395
|
Excel |
Saloon
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£26,145
|
Excel |
Tourer
|
2.0 D-4D 6MT
|
£27,795
|
Excel |
Saloon
|
2.2 D-4D 150 6MT
|
£27,145
|
Excel |
Tourer
|
2.2 D-4D 150 6MT
|
£28,795
|
Excel |
Saloon
|
2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT
|
£28,245
|
Excel |
Tourer
|
2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT
|
£29,895
|
August 2013
Two new high value versions of the Avensis launched: the Avensis Edition and Avensis Select. Based on the entry-level Access trim, the Select models gain daytime running lights, new-design 16-inch wheelcaps, leather steering wheel trim and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth. It is available for the 1.8-litre Valvematic petrol saloon and 2.0-litre D-4D saloon and Tourer models, priced from £16,495.
Avensis Edition takes the standard Icon specification and adds automatic windscreen wipers and headlights, automatic air condtitioning, 17-inch machine-faced alloy wheels, front fog lights and Toyota’s Touch & Go multimedia system with touchscreen, navigation, on-line connectivity, rear-view camera, Bluetooth and USB port. The Edition package is available with the 1.8 Valvematic and 2.0 D-4D saloon and Tourer models, priced from £18,495.