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Toyota Avensis (2009 - 2015)
Excel 2.2 D-4D 150 5dr

reviewed by Anonymous on 28 May 2026

5

Overall rating

5

How it drives

5

Fuel economy

4

Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs

4

Cost of maintenance and repairs

5

Experience at the dealership

5

How practical it is

5

How you rate the manufacturer

5

Overall reliability

Excellent and superbly reliable

Bought the car with 160,000 miles and now on 270,000, although never had it serviced. A few parts needed expensive replacement - the electronic handbrake (just the Toyota part was over a grand), two injectors, the alternator, the starter motor, but these are hardly surprising given the mileage. On the whole a terrific car. Probably nit possible to beat for reliability, but Hondas are reportedly A1 too. Would recommend Toyota, but pick the right model and do your research.

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