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1. A flagship model for Europe 6
2. Further enhancement of premium package 12
3. Fully competitive diesel engine range 22
4. Petrol engines offer refined performance 37
5. Engaging driving experience 44
6. Top class safety package 51
7. Cutting the total cost of ownership 57
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2007 Toyota Avensis: abridged version 2007 Avensis offers quality driven performance
• European flagship adopts premium position • New D-4D diesel engine joins line-up • Further enhancements to ride and driving pleasure • Fresh exterior and interior styling for more sporty look
The Avensis is a key model in Toyota’s European line-up. As the flagship of the range it has been a major factor in building Toyota brand awareness and its position of offering superior quality products across all market segments. Not only was Avensis styled in Europe and developed with the European market in mind; it is built in Europe too. Avensis was the first car to be only sold in Europe from its launch. Therefore, it was styled by ED² and built in TMUK
The 2007 Avensis will build on the success of the current model by offering customers greater levels of quality, performance and driving pleasure. The 2007 Avensis features a fully competitive range of diesel engines, including a new 2.0-litre D-4D 125, fresh exterior and interior design, and significant suspension and steering tuning for even better ride and handling.
The launch of the D-4D 125 diesel engine is another significant step in Toyota’s Clean Power diesel strategy for Europe. These new generation D-4D diesel engines will drive Toyota’s growth in the European market.
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Key attributes of the 2007 Avensis are:
Premium quality package • Fresh interior and exterior design brings out a more sporty and dynamic character. • Enhanced instrument panel and ergonomics improve driving pleasure • Enhanced equipment levels across the range • New premium grade with D-4D 180 engine gets exclusive exterior and interior trim
Fully competitive diesel range • New D-4D 125 joins D-4D 150 and D-4D 180 in line-up • Low weight, high power for excellent driving pleasure • Special focus on low noise, vibration and harshness • Six speed manual transmission standard (with diesel engines)
Complete petrol engine line-up • Full range of hi-tech petrol engines (1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.4-litre) • VVT-i or direct injection for excellent economy and power • Optional five speed manual, four speed auto or five speed auto (with 2.4-litre)
Even greater driving pleasure • Further tuning of suspension for ride comfort • Enhanced steering feel and response • Improved aerodynamic performance • Special focus on low road noise
Excellent safety and cost of ownership • Five star EuroNCAP rating • Nine airbags including driver’s knee • Traction and stability control standard on most grades • Low repair and maintenance costs • Highest residual value in 4 main markets
The 2007 Avensis will go on sale across Europe in June 2006.
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A flagship model for Europe Avensis plays key role in Toyota range
• Designed by ED² and built in Europe • Boosts brand and model awareness • Takes 10.5% of private buyer market • Around 80% conquest sales
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The Avensis is the flagship model for Toyota in Europe and it reflects the superior quality essential to achieve such status.
Designed and built in Europe, the Avensis accurately embodies all the key elements of the Toyota DNA – innovation, driving pleasure, design and superior quality.
The current generation Toyota Avensis was launched in 2003 and immediately recognised as a model that set new standards for the upper-medium car segment for refined quality and reliability.
With an exterior style conceived in Europe at ED2, Toyota’s advanced design studio on the Côte d’Azur in the south of France, it has a timeless beauty while, at the same time, conveying strength and dynamic performance. That impression is further enhanced by the styling and design changes introduced for 2007.
The Toyota Avensis is also built in Europe. The car is produced at the Toyota Manufacturing UK plant at Burnaston, near Derby, in the United Kingdom.
The majority of the engines in the range are European too. All the diesel engines are produced in the new Toyota Motor Industries Poland factory while the best selling petrol engines (1.6 and 1.8 VVT-i) come from TMUK, Deeside in north Wales.
A strong identity
• Strong brand and model awareness • Increased sales success (8.9% of segment) • High residual value
The Toyota Avensis has been a sales success across Europe and has played a major role in the development of the Toyota brand in Europe.
The strong dynamic identity of the latest generation Avensis has raised model awareness by 19% to new levels of product recognition. At the same time, global brand performance (an index of awareness, knowledge, positive reaction and buying consideration) by Toyota has risen by 57%.
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The enhancements introduced for the 2007 Avensis will further develop this position as they offer even stronger styling cues, superior premium quality and more driving pleasure.
The Avensis has been a sales success too, particularly among the all-important private buyers. Overall Toyota Avensis share of the upper-medium segment has risen from 4.7% in 2002 to 8.9% in 2005, placing the Avensis as the fifth best seller in the segment (across 19 European Union countries).
However, the Toyota Avensis is the third best seller in the private buyer market where customers make more personal buying decisions – and it takes 10.5% market share.
This enthusiasm among private buyers helps to explain the excellent demand for Toyota Avensis in the used car market – the Avensis has the highest residual value in the segment across key European markets, according to EurotaxGlass’s.
Attracting new customers
• 80% conquest sales • 17% sizing up from lower segment • Top in JD Power satisfaction surveys
The Avensis has also played a major role in attracting new customers to the Toyota brand as they discover the superior quality which sets Toyota products apart from the mainstream. Around 80% of Avensis buyers are new to Toyota (conquest sales) with almost half the buyers (48%) coming from other brands in the upper-medium segment.
It is significant that around 17% are sizing-up from lower-medium segment cars to take advantage of the extra space, ride comfort and driving experience.
This recognition of the superior quality of the Avensis has helped push forward the overall high, premium quality image of the Toyota brand – a fact which is backed up by regular customer satisfaction surveys.
Since its launch, the Toyota Avensis has come top of the J.D. Power survey for customer satisfaction in the upper-medium segment in Germany for three years running: 2003, 2004, 2005.
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Sales success
• More than 144,180 units sold in 2005 • Wagon is best selling bodystyle
The Toyota Avensis has been a sales success since its launch. Last year (2005) more than 144,180 Avensis were sold in Europe, representing just over 9% of all Toyota sales. Of those, 44% were diesel.
Avensis drivers clearly enjoy the driving pleasure of the recently introduced D-4D 180 engine which currently takes 20% of diesel model sales, well above the segment mix of 4%.
The Avensis wagon (estate) is also hugely popular for its practical mix of excellent driving pleasure and load carrying ability. Wagon bodystyle takes 38% of all sales, with the sedan taking 37% and the liftback 25%.
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Further enhancement of premium package 2007 Avensis delivers more superior quality
• Now more sporty, more dynamic look • Fresh interior trim and ergonomics • Enhanced equipment specification • New, top-level premium grade available
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The 2007 Toyota Avensis will build on the success of the current generation with a range of product enhancements to emphasise the premium position of this flagship model.
More sporty, dynamic styling
• New look gives more presence • Strong family brand identity • Five new body colours
The key words for the current model exterior design, created at ED2 in Europe, were Modernity, Dynamism and Sophistication. The Toyota Avensis was conceived as having timeless beauty while also conveying strength and dynamic performance.
The 2007 Avensis develops these characteristics further with a series of subtle styling changes which emphasise the sporting and premium nature of the car. These styling enhancements set a new tone for the exterior and interior design of the car.
At the same time, the sophistication and high quality perception of the Avensis range has been improved through a series of enhancements to the driving environment, including the instrument panel, navigation ergonomics and minor controls.
The 2007 Avensis has a stronger and more emotional exterior design to give the car a more sporty feel and make it more recognisable on the road. Its role as a flagship model within the Toyota range is clear from the strong brand identity and bold frontal styling.
The front bumper styling is all-new, following the consistent design of Toyota core models. It is styled to create a premium image while emphasising the sporty and dynamic nature of the range.
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There are strong vertical character lines which flow down from the bonnet and then extend horizontally along the bottom edge of the bumper. These divide the centre and side sections of the front bumper to create a dynamic shape.
The new radiator grille is designed around the double concave theme that gives it a clear Toyota identity and it has a chrome surround to enhance the premium image.
The new headlamp design clearly adds to the sporty nature of the 2007 Avensis with twin cylindrical lamps for high and low beams, aluminium textured reflectors and a smoked glass finish.
This sporty look is carried through to the rear of the 2007 Avensis with a new combination lamp where the cylindrical portion of the outer lens is clear and other portions are changed to rose-red, creating a high design contrast. The lamp cover adopts a vertically-striped design to emphasise the appearance of depth.
Attention to detail and a more premium feel is created by the introduction of LED turn-lamps mounted within the outer door mirrors. The mirror itself has been enlarged to improve rear vision and safety.
Five new colours are introduced on the 2007 Avensis. These colours are Ash Grey, Brocade Red, Storm Bronze, Fir Green and Pacific Blue.
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Premium interior trim
• Fresh two-tone interior available • Upgraded fabrics
The 2007 Avensis features a new interior colour and trim, even greater perceived quality and new ergonomics for the navigation system, steering wheel switches and instrument panel.
While the dark grey interior has proved extremely popular with customers, and is retained, a fresh two-tone interior of dark grey and greige has been created which gives a lighter ambience. This will appeal to customers who like a more modern feel.
At the same time, the interior trim fabrics have been upgraded with a small contrasting pattern to reflect the more modern, premium atmosphere.
The interior trim changes are further emphasised by the new decorative trim to the instrument panel and console which features a woodgrain effect for contrast with lighter interior colours or a more hi-tech metal grain.
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Attention to detail
• New multi-information display • Clearer instrument panel • Revised steering wheel audio controls
Typical of the attention to detail which has been applied to the 2007 Avensis are the numerous enhancements to the instrument panel. These contribute to driving pleasure and driving safety by making it easier to read.
A multi-information display has been added to the instrument panel to offer drivers more driving data such as outside temperature and fuel consumption information. The automatic shift and sequential shift gear indicators are now clearly positioned in the centre of the instrument panel and the odometer and panel light switches have been modified to make them easier to use.
Driver safety and comfort is further improved by the new logic applied to the steering-wheel audio controls which allow for more comfortable and quick operation. The buttons on the steering wheel adjust audio volume, station seek and mode - while also controlling the display and the voice recognition function of the navi system where the appropriate grade is fitted.
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Enhanced equipment levels
• Dusk and rain sensors available at mid-grade • Upgraded audio equipment and head unit • New full map navigation remote control
Premium quality levels of equipment have always been a feature of the Toyota Avensis and this strategy is further developed with the 2007 model.
Dusk and rain sensors will be standard from mid-grade specifications while the standard-fit audio, with turn-by-turn navigation (optional), is also upgraded. This now uses a 4x40W high power amplifier with a head unit that can read MP3 and WMA files plus display CD-text such as track and artist details.
A high quality audio sound is obtained with a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and Automatic Sound Leveliser (ASL) which controls sound volume and frequency characteristics automatically by estimating noise level from vehicle speed.
Where the optional, full map navigation is installed, the remote control is now built in to the centre console allowing better ergonomics and easier control of the many functions.
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Three distinct bodystyles
• Available as Sedan, Wagon or Liftback • New styling adds to overall length
The 2007 Toyota Avensis will be offered in the same range of bodystyles as the current model: Sedan, Wagon and Liftback.
Although the interior dimensions of the 2007 Avensis remain unchanged from the current model, the new, more dynamic frontal styling has resulted in an extra 15mm of length.
The overall length of the Sedan and Liftback models is 4,645mm with the Wagon at 4,715mm.
Sedan = 4,645mm
Liftback = 4,645mm
Wagon = 4,715mm
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New premium grade
• Top-level package creates premium grade • Available exclusively with D-4D 180 Clean Power • Distinctive exterior and interior trim
The many product enhancements available throughout the 2007 Avensis range are best expressed in a new premium grade that will be available exclusively at the high end of the line up. With this model, Toyota will satisfy the sporting demands of many customers already trading out of so-called premium brands in the upper-medium segment and into the Toyota Avensis.
The new premium grade trim will be available only with the hi-tech D-4D 180 Clean Power engine.
Unique to the premium grade model to create a distinctive presence on the road will be exclusive 17-inch alloy wheels and a dark grey front grille with chrome inserts. The interior will be equally exclusive with silver metallic stitching on the leather steering wheel and lever boot, metal inserts on the sports steering wheel and a high quality, perforated Alcantara and leather trim.
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Fully competitive diesel engine range Diesel to drive Toyota growth in Europe
• New 2.0-litre D-4D 125 joins line up • D-4D 125 is second stage of Clean Power strategy • D-4D 180 is the most powerful 4-in line cylinder engine in the segment
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With the launch of the 2007 Avensis, Toyota reveals a fully competitive diesel engine range that will drive forward the company’s growth in the European market. The D-4D engines offer Avensis customers excellent performance, fuel economy, reduced emissions and a refined driving experience.
For 2007 the Avensis will be available a choice of three D-4D diesel engines from the Clean Power range: a brand-new 2.0-litre D-4D 125, the 2.2-litre D-4D 150 and, at the top of the range, the powerful 2.2-litre D-4D 180.
With this range, Toyota expects to increase the mix of diesel sales of the Avensis from 44% in 2005 to 54% in 2007. At the same time, the roll-out of the new generation D-4D engines across other models in the line-up will power the growth of Toyota in Europe.
Brand new D-4D 125
• Best in class performance • Clean Power strategy • Six speed manual gearbox standard
The brand-new 2.0-litre D-4D 125 is an important development in the evolution of the new generation Toyota diesel engines. The new engine shares much of the advanced technology of the 2.2-litre D-4D units from which it has been derived and delivers excellent power and fuel economy to satisfy customer demand for refined driving performance.
Installed in the 2007 Avensis, the D-4D 125 will achieve best-in-class performance with highly competitive, low CO2 emissions of 146 g/km (combined cycle). The engine develops 93 kW (126 DIN hp) and 300 Nm of torque with the torque output flat from around 2,000rpm to 2,800rpm. Engine power output has been raised by 9% and maximum torque is up by 7% compared to the outgoing 2.0-litre D-4D 116 DIN hp.
With a six-speed manual transmission as standard, top speed of the Avensis D-4D 125 will be 200 km/h and acceleration to 100 km/h will take 10.6 seconds. In the mid-range, acceleration from 80-120 km/h takes 12.0 seconds.
This takes the Avensis D-4D 125 to the heart of the European upper-medium diesel car market and, just like the car, the new engine has been developed and calibrated in Europe. It will be built at Toyota Motor Industries Poland (TMIP) alongside the rest of the D-4D range.
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The D-4D 125 is also an important development in the Toyota Clean Power strategy to reduce harmful emissions. The D-4D 180 with D-CAT is already the cleanest diesel engine in its segment (for combined NOx and particulate emissions). Now the D-4D 125 with diesel particulate filter joins the Clean Power range.
The D-4D 125 in detail
• Based on hi-tech 2.2 D-4D unit • Low compression ratio • High pressure common rail injection
The 2.0-litre D-4D 125 engine is based on the same block and uses the same highly successful technology as the 2.2-litre engines in the range. But it benefits from reduced weight and reduced engine capacity, which results in improved fuel efficiency.
Aluminium engine block Cast-iron liners Water passage
As with the 2.2 D-4D, the engine block and cylinder head are all aluminium but the piston stroke has been reduced to 86mm to achieve the smaller capacity.
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The increase of performance by 9% was achieved by an improvement in the combustion process. Key features such as low compression ratio, increased common rail pressure and ultra-fine fuel injection allow more efficient combustion and reduce engine smoke. At the same time, power is increased.
One of the key features is the low compression ratio of the new generation D-4D engine family. The D-4D 125 matches the D-4D 150 with a ratio of 16.8:1.
The D-4D 125 uses the latest generation, high pressure common rail diesel system which operates at 1,700 bar. In addition injectors with small diameter injection nozzles are used. The combination of higher injection pressure and smaller droplets improve the mix of air and fuel, allowing for reduced smoke and better combustion.
Engine performance is further boosted with a high performance variable nozzle turbocharger (VNTurbo) and an increased efficiency intercooler.
D-4D 125 with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or Oxydation Catalytic converter (CCo)
• Available with particulate filter • Catalytic converter for selected markets
The new D-4D 125 engine will be available in two versions to suit market conditions across Europe.
A D-4D 125 with diesel particulate filter (DPF) will be suitable for countries where incentives are in place for low particulate emissions. Other countries may wish to adopt the D-4D 125 with an oxidation catalytic converter (CCo).
Both engines comply with current Euro IV diesel emission regulations and offer exactly the same output (126 DIN hp, 300Nm torque) and performance. The D-4D 125 CCo has the lowest CO2 emissions of any 2.0-litre diesel in the segment at 146 gm/km.
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D-4D 125 – Engine performance curve
360 100 340 95 Output 320 90 Torque 300 85 Output (kW 280 80
rque (Nm) 260 75 To ) 240 70 220 65 200 60 180 55 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000
Engine speed (rpm)
The DPF has the ability to reduce particulate emissions by 80%. Harmful NOx emissions are reduced by the rapid response of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve which is now activated by a fast solenoid motor.
The different emission systems require a different approach to fuel injection strategy and exhaust technology.
Solenoid injectors have been developed for both engines. The D-4D 125 DPF utilises small diameter nozzle holes, ensuring the injection under high pressure of extremely fine droplets of fuel. The mixture of air and fuel is improved by this intense injection.
The injectors have the ability to perform up to five separate injections during each combustion cycle, allowing for a precise control of combustion. Refined combustion noise and very low smoke are the result.
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The DPF engine is equipped with one additional injector, which injects fuel into the exhaust port to enrich the exhaust mix and stimulate the self-cleaning process in the particulate filter.
The diesel particle filter itself is developed from the system used in Toyota’s highly successful D-CAT technology, already available on the Avensis D-4D 180. Unlike many other particle filters, it is self cleaning and requires no maintenance.
Unlike a conventional catalytic converter, which allows the exhaust gas to flow freely along the channels in the substrate, the filter consists of a porous ceramic substrate in which alternate channels are blocked, forcing the exhaust gases through the pores of the substrate. As the gases go through the substrate, the particles are trapped in the substrate pores.
D-4D 125 – Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust gas
Diesel particulate filter
If temperature conditions are favourable, some of the particles are burned off (oxidised) simply by combustion in the available oxygen in the exhaust gases. The ECU will estimate the build up of remaining particles in the filter and trigger a cleaning (regeneration) process. The exhaust port injector will inject fuel to raise the temperature in the filter and realise a full reduction of the remaining particles.
As a further enhancement, ceramic glow plugs are used on the DPF engine. They enable the plug to reach its operating temperature more quickly, reducing any white smoke and improving start times in cold weather.
The D-4D 125 CCo uses a conventional diesel oxidation catalytic converter for emissions reduction. Without the need to stimulate particulate cleaning, the CCo engine is not equipped with the additional exhaust port injector.
The CCo engine is equipped with metallic glow plugs which are most suitable for this level of operation.
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D-4D 125 with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
main injectors exhaust port injector
common rail
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D-4D 125 with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
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Powerful D-4D 180 Clean Power
• Truly refined driving performance • Premium sector challenger • Cleanest diesel on the market (NOx & PMs)
At the top of the 2007 Avensis range will be the D-4D 180 Clean Power engine which allows the Avensis to truly demonstrate its refined driving performance and challenge established models in the premium upper medium sector. The unique combination of a low compression ratio and high boost turbocharger creates remarkable power output and engine efficiency.
The D-4D 180 puts the 2007 Avensis among the most powerful diesel cars in the upper- medium segment with 130 kW (177 DIN hp) of power at 3,600 rpm and a remarkably flat torque delivery of 400 Nm across an engine range from 2,000 to 2,600 rpm.
With a six-speed manual gearbox, this enables the Avensis to reach 220km/h and accelerate to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds while delivering outstanding mid-gear acceleration for safe and enjoyable performance in real world driving conditions. Furthermore, the Avensis D-4D 180 has a combined fuel consumption of only 6.1 l/100 km which makes it, on average, 20% more fuel-efficient than diesel competitors of similar power.
The D-4D 180 is not only powerful, but clean – thanks to Toyota’s advanced and unique Toyota D-CAT emissions control technology which reduces NOx and particulate emissions at the same time. The technology allows the engine to easily pass EURO IV emission standards by greatly reducing hydrocarbons (HC) + Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Particular Matter (PM) emissions.
Indeed, thanks to Toyota’s D-CAT (Diesel Clean Advanced Technology), the D-4D 180 Clean Power engine boasts the smallest combined NOx and PM emissions for diesel engines in its segment. Most crucially, and unlike most particular filters found on the market, DPNR is maintenance-free and doesn’t require any component replacement.
Piezoelectric injector technology allows faster and more accurate fuel injection during the combustion cycle. Running up to pressures of 1,800 bar, the Toyota piezoelectric common- rail system can deliver five fuel injections per cycle resulting in greater efficiency and reduced engine noise due to lower combustion impact.
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The engine has also been equipped with ceramic glow plugs. The ability to withstand much higher temperatures allows the Toyota ceramic glow plug to maintain the same efficiency rates for a much longer period than conventional metallic glow plugs would allow.
Furthermore, the ceramic glow plugs are able to reach the ideal temperature quicker than metallic ones. This leads to more rapid cold starts at lower air temperature.
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The D-4D 150
• Balance of power and performance • Excellent torque characteristics
The 2007 Avensis D-4D 150 aims to offer customers a well-balanced proposition of power and economy. It shares 85% of the components with the 177 DIN hp version.
This engine is positioned between the new D-4D 125 and the D-4D 180 , thus representing the 2007 Avensis in the mid-power band of the diesel upper-medium segment. The D-4D 150’s strong point is wide torque range – it delivers 310 Nm between 2,000 and 3,200 rpm.
The benefit from this torque curve is an unparalleled level of effortless performance. Under most driving conditions, the driver can use the maximum torque which translates into highest efficiency (more performance with lower fuel consumption) or the ability to overcome steep climbs without additional throttle input.
Power output from the D-4D 150 is 110 kW (150 DIN hp) and will reach a top speed of 210 km/h. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 9.3 seconds.
Like the other diesel engines in the 2007 Avensis range, the D-4D 150 benefits from all- aluminium construction and a low compression ratio (16.8:1) that helps achieve higher efficiency with lower levels of noise and vibration.
The common-rail injection system has a maximum injection pressure of approximately 1,700 bar.
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Six speed gearbox standard
• Slick, precise change • Compact and strong design
All diesel engine versions of the 2007 Avensis are equipped as standard with a six speed manual transmission to take maximum advantage of the power and torque now available.
The transmission boasts a smooth, quick and precise gear-change, made possible by the use of multi-cone synchronisers from first to fourth gears. The new gearbox’s construction is not only robust, but also exceptionally compact, at a mere 384 mm in length.
This transmission adopts the lowest viscosity oil available today for manual transmissions which, alone, can bring a fuel consumption reduction of up to 0.4%.
The adoption of a clutch self-adjustment system allows a reduction on the clutch cover load. This reduces face wear and means less initial effort to depress the clutch pedal. Furthermore, the feeling under partial clutch engagement is also greatly improved.
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Emissions table Euro IV D-4D 125 D-4D 125 D-4D 150 D-4D 180 (Diesel) CCo DPF D-CAT CO (Carbon Monoxide) 0.50 0.17 0.17* 0.020 0.11 NOx (Oxyde of nitrogen) 0.25 0.2 0.200* 0.237 0.11 HC (Hydrocarbons) + NOx 0.30 0.022 0.20* 0.24 0.15 PM (Particule Matter) 0.025 0.019 0.005* 0.020 0.002 * All technical data relating to 2.0-litre D-4D 125 DPF are subject to final homologation
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Petrol engines offer refined performance Wide petrol engine choice with 2007 Avensis
• High technology VVT-i or direct injection • Low emissions, low fuel consumption, great performance • Choice of manual or automatic transmissions
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The refined driving pleasure of the 2007 Avensis is further emphasised by the comprehensive range of petrol engines and optional transmissions which are now available with the full model line-up.
All the petrol engines offer advanced technology to increase driving performance, reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions. At the same time, they offer levels of refinement that are unmatched in the upper-medium segment.
The 2007 Avensis will be available in Europe with a choice of four petrol engines: 1.6 VVT-i, 1.8 VVT-i, 2.0 direct injection and, in selected markets, 2.4 direct injection. There will also be a choice of five-speed manual, four speed automatic or, with the 2.4-litre engine, five speed automatic gearbox.
The VVT-i engines
• Lively performance, great economy • Built in Europe (1.6 & 1.8-litre VVT-i) • 1.8 VVT-i is best seller
Two of the petrol engines, the 1.6 and 1.8-litre, are already well recognised within the Toyota model range and offer an excellent balance of lively performance and exceptional fuel consumption. The Toyota VVT-i technology (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent) is well established to deliver increased mid-range acceleration and torque with reduced fuel consumption.
Both engines comply with Euro IV emissions standards and improved low emissions have been achieved by positioning the catalytic converter directly behind the exhaust manifold to reduce cold-start emissions.
The 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre VVT-i engines are both sourced in Europe and built at the Toyota Motor UK plant at Deeside.
The 1.6-litre VVT-i petrol develops 81kW (110 DIN hp) at 6,000rpm and has maximum torque of 150Nm at 3,800rpm. It gives the 2007 Avensis a maximum speed of 195km/h and acceleration to 100km/h from rest in 12.0 seconds (12.2s for Wagon).
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Fuel consumption on the European combined cycle is 7.2 litres/100km with CO2 emissions of 172g/km (173 for Wagon).
The 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol is the best selling petrol engine in the range and develops 95kW (129 DIN hp) at 6,000rpm and has maximum torque of 170Nm at 4,200rpm. It gives the 2007 Avensis a maximum speed of 200km/h (195km/h: A/T) with a manual gearbox and acceleration to 100km/h from rest in 10.3 seconds (10.5 s. Wagon), once again with a manual gearbox.
Fuel consumption on the European combined cycle is 7.2 litres/100km with CO2 emissions of 171 g/km (172 for Wagon) with manual gearbox.
2.0-litre direct injection
• Sporty driving performance • Excellent fuel economy • Choice of manual or automatic
The 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol engine is the latest derivative of the advanced direct- injection petrol unit available in the current model range.
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) offers low emission levels (with reduced NOx) with improved performance and superior acceleration, thanks to highly accurate fuel metering and efficient combustion of the direct injection. Further improvements to the 2.0-litre direct-injection engine include an under-floor catalyst and an engine ECU that retards the ignition of the engine on cold start in order to warm the catalyst more quickly.
The 2.0-litre direct injection engine in the 2007 Avensis offers a sporty drive, particularly when the latest enhancements to suspension and steering are taken into account. It develops 108kW (147 DIN hp) at 5,700rpm and has maximum torque of 196Nm at 4,000rpm. It takes the 2007 Avensis to a maximum speed of 210km/h (205km/h: A/T) and accelerates to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds (9.6s: Wagon).
Thanks to its advanced technology, the 2.0-litre direct injection Avensis is remarkably economical at 8.1 litres/100km on the European combined cycle with 191g/km CO2 emissions (193 for Wagon) with manual transmission.
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Wide choice of transmission
• Four speed automatic • Sequential shift on selected models
A four speed automatic transmission is available with the 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre petrol versions of the 2007 Avensis and selected models in the range will be available with an automatic transmission featuring sequential shift.
When the gearshift lever is moved from the D to the S position, the sequential shift gate becomes operational, allowing up-shifts by pressing the lever forward and down-shifts by pressing backwards
The automatic transmission enables the driver to use a Snow mode button which allows the vehicle to start in second gear. It is designed to help starting on ice or snow and lessens the chances of wheelspin.
Powerful 2.4-litre direct injection
• Latest addition to petrol range • Flagship model for selected markets • Five speed auto transmission
The latest addition to the Avensis petrol engine range is Toyota’s pioneering 2.4-litre petrol direct-injection unit.
The engine is based on the 2.4-litre VVT-i engine from Previa where, among other modifications, a new engine head was adopted in order to enable fuel injection directly into the cylinder. With 120kW (163 DIN hp) at 5,800rpm on tap, and a healthy 230Nm of torque at just 3,800rpm, driving pleasure and performance is excellent. The 2.4 petrol direct injection Avensis accelerates from 0-100km in 9.1 seconds (wagon: 9.3 s.) and has a top speed of 220 km/h.
At the same time, the direct injection technology offers excellent fuel economy thanks to its sophisticated control systems. Combined fuel consumption for the 2007 Avensis is 9.5 l/100km (9.6 for the Wagon) and CO2 emissions are 227 g/km (wagon: 228).
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The 2.4-litre direct injection is a high technology unit that can claim the highest injection pressure (between 8 and 13Mpa) of any direct injection petrol engine yet launched. Yet this higher pressure, which contributes to the improved performance and better fuel economy, has been achieved without adversely affecting noise levels.
Toyota has developed a totally new engine cover that ensures noise levels and general vibration measurements on the 2.4 petrol direct-injection are in line with the 2007 Avensis premium quality position. A new twin balance shaft, installed below the crankshaft in a special housing, contributes for improved smoothness, with a low level of noise and vibration.
The Avensis 2.4 petrol direct injection is available exclusively with an electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission that provides smooth and seamless gear changes and contributes to the car’s impressive levels of refinement in all driving modes.
The five speed gearbox is no larger than most other four-speed units and is some 7kg lighter and 40mm more compact than other five-speed units currently in production. Yet it has a torque capacity that is greater than that of most four-speed units. The end result is a transmission that benefits both acceleration and fuel economy with five ratios less widely spaced than is possible with a four speed unit, but with a higher final gear ratio.
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Engaging driving experience 2007 Avensis sets new standards for upper medium sector
• Ride and handling at premium levels • Intense focus on suspension tuning for comfort • Significantly improved steering response • Even lower NVH levels for diesels
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Driving pleasure is one of the fundamental elements of the Toyota Avensis. In fact, the Avensis is widely recognised as one of the most comfortable and quiet upper-medium segment cars on the market with truly premium ride and handling.
Engineers at Toyota have reassessed every aspect of the Avensis to improve its performance in road noise, ride comfort, steering response and high speed stability for the 2007 Avensis. As a result, refinement and driving pleasure are brought to new levels with a series of technical enhancements to the suspension, steering system, body structure and vehicle aerodynamics.
Optimised suspension settings
• Further improvements to ride comfort • More stability and cornering ability
In order to achieve the best balance between stability, steering response and ride comfort, the engineers have further tuned and optimised many elements within the suspension and steering design.
Front suspension In the McPherson strut front suspension the anti-roll bar has been increased in diameter to 23mm1 to reduce body roll under cornering and achieve a flatter ride. The shock absorber damping force has also been retuned.
These changes improve ride comfort, steering feel and cornering and braking stability.
Mc Pherson front suspension
1. Stabilizer size increase (23mm diameter) 2. Retuned shock absorber damping force
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Rear suspension There has also been extensive retuning of the double wishbone rear suspension to improve its dynamic performance.
Bushes in the suspension arms and the suspension carrier have been softened to acquire more compliance and the shock absorber damping force has also been retuned. At the same time, the rear anti-roll bar has been reduced in diameter to 19mm in order to allow slightly better turn in to corners.
These changes improve all aspects of driving performance, including reduced road noise, improved ride comfort, steering feel and cornering and braking stability.
Further improvements in suspension control have been achieved by increasing the 2007 Avensis body rigidity with extra strengthening on the rear upper cross-brace and the exhaust tunnel brace.
Double wishbone rear suspension
1. Softened bushes and suspension carrier 2. Retuned shock absorber damping force 3. Stabilizer size decrease
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Better steering response
• Subtle changes to geometry • Stiffer mounting bushes
Working with the suspension retuning, there are several changes in the steering system to improve steering response. These include significantly stiffer steering housing mount bushes, reinforcement of the steering support member and stiffer joints within the steering main shaft.
Overall the combined effect of these changes is greatly enhanced steering feel and better stability under cornering and braking.
Smoother aerodynamics
• Further reduction in wind noise • Enhanced vehicle stability
The excellent aerodynamic profile of the Toyota Avensis contributes to many aspects of driving pleasure: low wind noise, low fuel consumption and excellent vehicle stability. Already the car benefits from a large engine undercover, rear floor undercover and aerodynamic spats to reduce tyre wind resistance.
For 2007 this performance is improved still further with a number of design changes which enhance vehicle stability and reduce noise.
The front spoiler has been extended and its aerodynamic profile improved to smooth the air flow and create more downforce. The rear floor undercover has been reshaped and air flow guide plates added to channel the under-body air during cornering.
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Noise, vibration and harshness suppressed
• New tyre profiles for less road noise • Special attention to D-4D 125
Already much work has gone into creating a refined driving experience for Avensis owners with the reduction of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The extensive application of vibration damping and noise suppressant material reduces engine noise.
Even on the current model, a reduction in high-frequency noise was achieved by adopting a fully enclosed engine compartment, developing improved door seals and making use of the “Ultra Light Concept” (ULC) insulator. While conventional sound insulators cut the noise from outside by making use of mass, ULC excels in sound absorption around the cabin. The result is a noticeable reduction of high-frequency noise.
The 2007 Avensis takes this work further by adopting new tyre designs. The 17-inch tyre adopts a new profile (215/50R17 91V) to help reduce road noise.
Special attention has been focused on achieving extremely low NVH levels for the new D- 4D 125 models which are expected to become best sellers in the range. Measures derived from other D-4D models include adopting acoustic insulation glass for the front windscreen, additional soundproofing in the engine cover and the bonnet insulator, and extra thickness around the exhaust tunnel.
These measures have reduced any minor body boom and, at the same time, improved the acoustic performance of the D-4D 125 engine to create a more pleasant sound when cruising and when under acceleration.
Road noise, especially with the 17-inch tyre option, has been significantly reduced.
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Top class safety package
• Safety cell passenger cabin using Toyota MICS • Full passive safety with nine airbags • Driver’s knee airbag for extra protection • Active safety a priority too
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Safety was a key priority in the design and development of the current Toyota Avensis and the 2007 Avensis, built on the same platform, will incorporate the same, highly effective safety systems.
Indeed, the Toyota Avensis is one of the safest upper-medium segment cars on the road in Europe today with a five star EuroNCAP rating from its original test, back in 2003. The Avensis was one of the first upper-medium cars to achieve this high rating and the 34 points scored still places it among class leaders.
EuroNCAP praises the Avensis in particular for its occupant protection and “impressive side impact protection” which scored 100% in this part of the tests. The driver’s knee airbag, at the time a first in Europe, is also noted by EuroNCAP as “working well”.
Superior safety cell
• Toyota MICS controls cabin distortion • Strong, rigid passenger safety cell • Doors designed for impact load transfer
The superior safety of the Toyota Avensis comes in part from its strong, rigid body structure, which provides both a safety cell for the occupants and a platform for the advanced suspension package.
Toyota’s MICS (Minimal Intrusion Cabin System) components are designed to help absorb and disperse impact energy to minimise cabin distortion. Optimum placement of reinforcements and larger cross-sections, improved placement of impact door beams and the addition of cross-members all help in absorbing and dispersing side impact energy.
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These reinforcements include a strengthening of the door beltline, the B-pillar, the roof rails and the door sills. Door impact beams are fitted front and rear and a front floor cross-member is also fitted.
The front and rear doors have been designed specifically for the MICS structure. Location protrusions are designed to minimise the clearance between the A-pillar and the front door, and between the B-pillar and the front and rear doors, in the event of a collision. As a result, the impact load is distributed along the belt line, which helps minimise cabin deformation and intrusion to the passenger area.
In addition, the body is highly rigid through reinforced joints and the use of high-strength sheet steel in order to maintain a safe amount of cabin space around the occupants. For the 2007 Avensis there has been extra strengthening applied to the rear upper cross-brace and the exhaust tunnel brace to further improve body rigidity.
Full SRS airbag package
• Nine airbags, including driver’s knee • Dual stage inflators (front driver & passenger) • Seat position sensor for inflation control
Toyota is serious about safety and the 2007 Avensis is available with nine airbags. Among these is the 18-litre SRS knee airbag for the driver which was a first for Europe when it was introduced.
The knee airbag deploys from a panel beneath the steering column to extend over the knee joint and upper part of the shin. It helps to prevent the lower legs from striking the surrounds of the driver’s footwell and also protects the knee from hard objects such as the steering column, key cylinder and other attachments.
However, the SRS knee airbag is only one element of the advanced passive safety features found in the 2007 Avensis. The driver and front-seat passenger’s airbags have dual-stage inflators which adjust the inflation pressure depending on the severity of the impact.
At the same time, the driver’s airbag features a seat-position sensor, which checks the seat slide position. This ensures that drivers who are sitting close to the steering wheel do not receive the full force of the airbag unless it is necessary.
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The side and curtain-shield airbags offer protection to the head and chest of the driver, front passenger, and rear-seat outer passengers in the event of side impact. The curtain-shield airbag has also been designed to protect the head of the rear outer passengers in the event of rear-only side impact.
Effective active safety systems
• Latest generation ABS brakes • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) • Stability and traction control available
Engineers at Toyota are equally concerned that the 2007 Avensis and its occupants should avoid an accident in the first place and have created highly effective active safety systems.
The 2007 Avensis employs the latest-generation ABS system and increases its effectiveness with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist). These systems combine to ensure the 2007 Avensis has maximum, but controlled, braking force available under all vehicle load and driving conditions.
Highly advanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC) are available across most of the 2007 Avensis range in Europe*.
These use numerous sensors around the car to measure wheel spin, vehicle yaw and angle relative to steering input in order to provide the driver with a safe driving environment without affecting driving pleasure. Both TRC and VSC can adjust engine output and brake pressure to bring the car back under control if necessary.
* not on 1.6-litre petrol in selected markets
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Cutting the total cost of ownership 2007 Avensis builds on excellent record
• Low repair costs, low insurance ratings • Extended oil change intervals for diesel engines • Low cumulative maintenance hours • Highest residual value in four main markets
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Total cost of ownership is an important factor for all car buyers but especially relevant in the upper-medium sector where many vehicles are used for long distances or are purchased on company lease schemes.
In recent years Toyota has made many significant advances to reduce total cost of ownership to benefit both private and corporate customers. These advances are clearly demonstrated in the technically advanced features of the 2007 Avensis.
For instance, the 2007 Avensis builds on the model’s already excellent record of low repair costs. Items such as headlamp mounting brackets, which are designed to break on impact before the lamp itself is damaged; the large front bumper, which avoids damage to the bonnet during collisions; and aluminium rear bumper reinforcements which have been developed specifically to reduce repair costs.
In addition, a bolt-on crushable structure within the front bumper means this section can easily be replaced without having to be cut away and re-welded.
These low repair costs are relevant in achieving one of the best classifications in the segment in European markets where insurance costs are based on class rating.
Much work has gone into extending service intervals and reducing maintenance times. The D-4D diesel engines adopt an Oil Maintenance Monitoring System (OMMS) which continuously monitors the conditions the engine is subjected to and determines the optimum oil change interval. This system can improve the durability of the engine and, in addition, allows the extension of oil change intervals from 15,000 km to potentially 30,000 km.
The cumulative maintenance time after 100,000km for the petrol engines and (2.2) D-4D engines is the lowest in the segment at 4.2 hours. Moreover, the D-4D engines accept mineral or semi-synthetic oils, which constitutes a cost advantage over other engines which only take synthetic oil.
The clutch is self-adjusting. There is an automatic tensioner to avoid periodic checking of the auxiliary belt tension and lash adjusters are used so there will be no need to periodically adjust valve clearances throughout the engine’s lifespan1. The accessory belt life is 105,000 km, and the engine coolant will last 150,000 km.
1 Not on 1.6-litre VVT-I engine
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The benefits, and the outstanding reliability of Avensis, are being widely recognised by customers across Europe and have contributed to the high demand for the car among used car buyers – raising residual values and reducing whole life costs. In fact, the Avensis has the highest residual value in the segment across key European markets, according to EurotaxGlass’s2.
At the same time, this recognition of the premium quality of the Avensis has helped push forward the overall high, superior quality image of the Toyota brand – a fact which is backed up by regular customer satisfaction surveys.
The Toyota Avensis has come top of the JD Power survey for customer satisfaction in the upper-medium segment in Germany for three years running: 2003, 2004, 2005
2 Based on 36 months, 90.000 km, 4 main markets consolidated (FR, IT, DE, SP)
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Petrol engine 1.6-litre VVT-i 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre Type 4-Cylinders in-line Cylinder head material Aluminium alloy Engine block material Aluminium alloy Fuel type 95 Octane petrol (or more) Injection pressure (bar) - - - Valve Mechanism DOHC 16 valve VVT-i Displacement (cc) 1,598 1,794 1,998 2,362 Bore x Stroke (mm) 79.0 X 81.5 79.0 X 91.5 86.0 X 86.0 88.5 x 96.0 Compression Ratio (:1) 10.5 10 11 11 Fuel system Electronic Fuel injection Max. Power (DIN hp) (110) (129) (147) (163) kW/rpm 81@6,000 95@6,000 108@5,700 120@5,800 Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 150@3,800 170@4,200 196@4,000 230@3,800
Diesel engine 2.0-litre 2.2-litre 2.2-litre D-4D 125 D-4D 150 D-4D 180 Type 4-Cylinders in-line Cylinder head material Aluminium alloy Engine block material Aluminium alloy Fuel type 48 Cetane diesel Injection pressure (bar) 1,700 1,700 1,800 Valve Mechanism DOHC 16 valve, direct injection Displacement (cc) 1,998 2,231 2,231 Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86.0 86.0 x 96.0 86.0 x 96.0 Compression Ratio (:1) 16.8 16.8 15.8 Fuel system Common-rail w/ Solenoid injector Common-rail w/ piezoelectric injector Max. Power (DIN hp) (126) (150) (177) kW/rpm 93@3,600 110@3,600 130@3,600 Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 300 310 400 @2,000-2,800 @2,000-3,200 @2,000-2,600
* All engines are available on all bodytypes. 1.6-litre unit is available only at some countries
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Transmission 1.6-litre 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre VVT-i Drive type Front wheel drive Gearbox type 5M/T 5M/T 4A/T 5M/T 4A/T 5A/T gear ratios 1st 3.545 3.545 2.847 3.538 3.943 4.235 2nd 1.904 1.904 1.552 2.045 2.197 2.360 3rd 1.310 1.310 1.000 1.333 1.413 1.517 4th 0.969 1.031 0.700 1.028 1.020 1.047 5th 0.815 0.815 - 0.820 - 0.756 6th ------Reverse 3.250 3.250 2.343 3.583 3.145 3.378 Differential gear ratio 4.312 3.941 4.237 3.684 2.923 3.478
Transmission 2.0-litre 2.2-litre 2.2-litre D-4D 125 D-4D 150 D-4D 180 Drive type Front wheel drive Gearbox type 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T gear ratios 1st 3.538 2nd 1.913 3rd 1.218 4th 0.860 5th 0.790 6th 0.673 0.638 Reverse 3.831 Differential gear ratio 3.777 (1st-4th), 3.238 (5th-6th, Rev)
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Performance 1.6-litre 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre VVT-i Gearbox type 5M/T 5M/T 4A/T 5M/T 4A/T 5A/T Max. Speed (km/h) All 195 200 195 210 205 220 0-100km/h (s) Sedan/Liftback 12 10.3 11.6 9.4 11.1 9.1 Wagon 12.2 10.5 11.8 9.6 11.3 9.3 0-400m (s) Sedan/Liftback 18.1 17.1 17.9 16.6 17.6 16.5 Wagon 18.2 17.2 18 16.7 17.7 16.6
Performance 2.0-litre 2.2-litre 2.2-litre D-4D 125 D-4D 150 D-4D 180 Gearbox type 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T Max. Speed (km/h) All 200 210 220 0-100km/h (s) Sedan/Liftback 10.6 9.3 8.6 Wagon 10.8 9.3 8.6 0-400m (s) Sedan/Liftback 17.4 16.8 16.3 Wagon 17.6 16.8 16.3
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Fuel consumption (l/100km) 1.6-litre 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre VVT-i Gearbox type 5M/T 5M/T 4A/T 5M/T 4A/T 5A/T Combined Sedan/Liftback 7.2 7.2 7.7 8.1 9.2 9.5 Wagon 7.2 7.2 7.8 8.1 9.4 9.6 Extra Urban Sedan/Liftback 5.8 5.8 6.3 6.6 7.2 7.2 Wagon 5.8 5.8 6.4 6.6 7.3 7.3 Urban Sedan/Liftback 9.5 9.4 10.3 10.6 12.8 13.5 Wagon 9.5 9.4 10.4 10.7 12.9 13.5
Fuel consumption (l/100km) 2.0-litre D-4D 2.0-litre D-4D 2.2-litre D-4D 2.2-litre D-4D 125 CCo 125 DPF 150 180 Gearbox type 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T Combined Sedan/Liftback 5.5 5.8 * 5.9 6.1 Wagon 5.7 5.9 * 6.0 6.2 Extra Urban Sedan/Liftback 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 5.2 Wagon 4.7 5.1 * 4.9 5.3 Urban Sedan/Liftback 7.1 7.2 * 7.6 7.6 Wagon 7.2 7.3 * 7.7 7.6
* All technical data relating to 2.0-litre D-4D 125 DPF are subject to final homologation
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CO2 emissions (gr/km) 1.6-litre 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre VVT-i Gearbox type 5M/T 5M/T 4A/T 5M/T 4A/T 5A/T Combined Sedan/Liftback 172 171 187 191 221 227 Wagon 173 172 193 193 224 228 Extra Urban Sedan/Liftback 142 142 151 156 171 172 Wagon 144 143 157 157 174 175 Urban Sedan/Liftback 224 223 251 253 308 320 Wagon 224 223 257 254 310 320
CO2 emissions (gr/km) 2.0-litre D-4D 2.0-litre D-4D 2.2-litre D-4D 2.2-litre D-4D 125 CCo 125 DPF 150 180 Gearbox type 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T Combined Sedan/Liftback 146 152 * 156 161 Wagon 149 155 * 158 163 Extra Urban Sedan/Liftback 122 131 * 130 138 Wagon 125 141 * 131 141 Urban Sedan/Liftback 188 189 * 201 201 Wagon 190 192 * 205 201
* All technical data relating to 2.0-litre D-4D 125 DPF are subject to final homologation
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Other emissions 1.6-litre 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre VVT-i Gearbox type 5M/T 5M/T 4A/T 5M/T 4A/T 5A/T Emission level Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV CO All 0.39 0.48 0.45 0.49 0.35 0.26 HC All 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.07 0.05 0.06 PM All ------NOx All 0.02 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.03 HC + NOx All ------
Other emissions 2.0-litre D-4D 2.0-litre D-4D 2.2-litre D-4D 2.2-litre D-4D 125 CCo 125 DPF 150 180 Gearbox type 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T 6M/T Emission level Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV CO All 0.17 0.17* 0.02 0.11 HC All - - - - PM All 0.019 0.005* 0.020 0.002 NOx All 0.200 0.200* 0.237 0.11 HC + NOx All 0.22 0.20 0.24 0.15
* All technical data relating to 2.0-litre D-4D 125 DPF are subject to final homologation
Suspension Front McPherson strut; low-pressure gas sealed shock absorbers with linear control valve; stabiliser bar Rear Double wishbone with toe-control link; low-pressure gas sealed shock absorbers with linear control valve; stabiliser bar
Brakes Front Ventilated disc Rear Solid disc
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Steering 1.6-litre VVT-i 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre Type Rack & Pinion Power steering type EPS Integral Steering gear ratio 17.5 16.1 Lock to lock 3.5 3.0 Min. turning radius Tire (m) 5.4 5.6 Min. turning radius Body (m) 5.75 5.995
Steering 2.0-litre 2.2-litre 2.2-litre D-4D 125 D-4D 150 D-4D 180 Type Rack & Pinion Power steering type Integral Steering gear ratio 16.1 Lock to lock - Min. turning radius Tire (m) 5.6 Min. turning radius Body (m) 5.995
Weight 1.6-litre VVT-i 1.8-litre VVT-i 2.0-litre D-4 2.4-litre Curb weight Sedan 1,280-1,330 1,280-1,350 1,340-1,410 1,385-1,425 Liftback 1,285-1,325 1,285-1,355 1,345-1,415 1,390-1,430 Wagon 1,315-1,350 1,315-1,380 1,365-1,420 1,410-1,445 Gross weight All 1,820 1,820 1,895 1,905
Weight 2.0-litre 2.2-litre 2.2-litre D-4D 125 D-4D 150 D-4D 180 Curb weight Sedan 1,435-1,500 1,450-1,505 1,460-1,505 Liftback 1,440-1,505 1,455-1,510 1,465-1,510 Wagon 1,465-1,525 1,480-1,535 1,490-1,535 Gross weight All 1,970 1,970 1,970
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1505–1520 mm 2700 mm 1510–1520 mm 1760 mm 4645 mm 1760 mm 1480 mm
1505–1520 mm 2700 mm 1510–1520 mm 1760 mm 4645 mm 1760 mm 1525 mm
1505–1520 mm 2700 mm 1510–1520 mm 1760 mm 4715 mm 1760 mm
Interior dimensions (mm) Sedan Liftback Wagon Room length (mm) 2,090 2,090 2,090 Room width (mm) 1,485 1,485 1,485 Room height (mm) 1,210 1,210 1,210 Front head room 990 990 990 Front leg room 1,181 1,181 1,181 Front shoulder room 1,375 1,375 1,375 Rear head room 951 950 985 Rear shoulder room 1,378 1,378 1,378
Luggage compartment Sedan Liftback Wagon Luggage capacity 0.52 0.51 0.52 Height (mm) 525 800 835 Length (mm) 1,160 1,125 1,130 Width, wheelhouse (mm) 1,085 1,050 1,050 Loading height (mm) 700 700 615
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Tyres and wheels Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active 205/55R16 steel wheels with full wheel cap • – – – 205/55R16 alloy wheels ° • – – 2 15/50R17* alloy wheels – – • – 2 15/50R17 alloy wheels: Titanium look – – – • * Design varies according to engine.
Engine/grade availability Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active 1.6 litre VVT-i petrol • • – – 1.8 litre VVT-i petrol • • – – 2.0 litre direct injection petrol – • • – 2.4 litre direct injection petrol – • • – 2 .0 litre D-4D diesel 126 DIN hp • • • – 2 .2 litre D-4D diesel 150 DIN hp • (RHD) • • – 2 .2 litre D-4D diesel 177 DIN hp – – – •
Exterior Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Bumpers: colour-keyed with protection-moulding • • • • Grille: colour-keyed with chrome accent • • • – Grille: dark with chrome accent – – – • Door handles: colour-keyed • • • • Door mirrors with integrated turning signal: colour- • – – – keyed, electric Door mirrors with integrated turning signal: colour- – • • • keyed, electric, heated and retractable Black roof rails on Wagon • – – – Metallic roof rails on Wagon – • • • Rear spoiler on Wagon • • • • Automatic headlamps with dusk sensor – • • • HID Xenon headlamps – ° • • Headlamp cleaners ° ° • • Front fog lamps ° • • • Rear fog lamp • • • • Green tempered glass • • • • Privacy glass ° ° • • Front wipers with rain sensor – • • • Rear window wiper with interval on Liftback and Wagon • • • •
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Comfort Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Manual air conditioning • – – – Dual-zone automatic air conditioning (with digital controls) – • • • Clean air filter • • • • Metallic inserts with ‘Technical’ trim – • • • Wood-like inserts with ‘Elegant’ trim – • • • 4-spoke steering wheel • – – – 4-spoke leather steering wheel – • • – 4-spoke leather steering wheel with silver-coloured stitching – – – • Tilt & telescopic steering wheel • • • • Electric power steering (1.6 litre and 1.8 litre petrol engines) • • – – Hydraulic power steering (2.0 litre & 2.4 litre direct • • • • injection petrol and all D-4D diesel engines) Cruise control* – • • • Inside door handles: chrome-plated • • • • Leather shift knob – • • – Leather shift knob with silver-coloured stitching – – – • Rear-view mirror: day & night • – – – Rear-view mirror: day & night, electrochromatic – • • • Sun visors with mirror and lamp: D & P • • • • Front armrest – • • • Rear armrest with integrated cup holders • • • • Auto up/down front power windows with jam protection • • • • Auto up/down rear power windows with jam protection ° • • • Tilt & slide sunroof/moonroof (electric with jam protection) ° ° ° ° Fuel lid opener: electric • • • • Boot and back door opener: electric • • • • Door courtesy lamp (front 2) • • • • Front personal lamps (2) • • • • Rear personal lamps (2) • • • • Luggage room lamp • • • • Rear window defogger with timer • • • • Headlamp levelling: manual • • • • Headlamp warning & key reminder buzzer • • • • Assist grips: 4 with damper • • • • Coat hook: rear 2 • • • •
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Information Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Dual screen multi-information display: average ° • • • speed, average and instant fuel consumption, driving range§ Full map navigation system (DVD) with 7” colour – ° • • screen, 8 languages, voice recognition (English and German only) and remote control Optitron meter illumination system • • • • Meter illumination control • • • • Clock • • • • External temperature • • • • Trip meter (twin) • • • •
Audio Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Glass integrated antenna • • • • Radio/CD with ASL & 8 speakers • • • • In-dash 6-CD changer – ° • • Audio MP3 WMA file compatible • • • • Audio controls integrated in steering wheel • • • •
Seats Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Front seat adjuster manual: D 6-way, P 4-way • – – – Front seat adjuster manual: D 6-way, P 6-way – • – – Front seat adjuster electric: D 10-way, P 8-way – – • • Seat lumbar support: D power – – • • D/P seat: height adjustable •/– •/• •/• •/• Front headrests: vertical adjustment • – – – Front headrests: vertical and tilt adjustment – • • • Rear seats: 60:40 split • • • • Rear seats: flip up bench 60:40 (Liftback/Wagon) • • • • Rear seat headrests (3) • • • • Seat trim: fabric • • – – Seat trim: leather – – • – Seat trim: leather & Alcantara – – – • Seat heater: D & P ° ° ° °
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Storage compartments Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Glove box with key & damper • • • • In-dash storage box with push-open door at top • • – – instrument panel Front console box with cup holder • • • • Rear console box • – – – Rear console box: fabric armrest – • – – Rear console box: leather armrest – – • • Push-open cup holder in instrument panel • • • • Cup holders (x2) in rear armrest • • • • Underfloor storage (x2) in the boot (Wagon) • • • • Front & rear door pockets • • • • Seatback pockets: D & P • • • • Luggage room Tonneau cover for Liftback & Wagon • • • • Luggage hooks (x4) • • • •
Security Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active Immobiliser • • • • Power door lock with answer back • • • • Fuel cap locking • • • • Interior switch for door locking • • • • Vehicle automatically re-locks if unlocked accidentally • • • •
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Safety Avensis Avensis Avensis Avensis Sol Executive Premium Active 5-star Euro NCAP • • • • Active 4 disc brakes (ventilated in the front/solid in the rear) • • • • ABS & EBD • • • • VSC, TRC & BA◊ • • • • Passive Crash resistant body structure • • • • Body shell with high tensile steel elements • • • • Energy absorbing bumpers • • • • Side impact bars • • • • Reinforced centre pillar • • • • Head impact protection • • • • Reinforced rear seatback against luggage intrusion • • • • SRS dual stage front airbags: D & P • • • • SRS side airbags: D & P • • • • SRS knee airbag: D • • • • SRS curtain shield airbags: front & rear • • • • Seat belt warning: D & P (with lamp and buzzer) • • • • Front seat belts: 3-point ELR with pre-tensioners & • • • • force-limiters R ear seat belts: 3-point ELR • • • • Whiplash injury lessening concept seat (WIL): D & P • • • • Child protection lock • • • • ISO fix CRS fixation points (rear x 2) with 2 top- • • • • teather anchor brackets Collapsible pedal support strut • • • • Collapsible steering column • • • • Fire resistant upholstery • • • • E lectronic fuel cut system • • • •
* Excludes 1.6 and 1.8 litre VVT-i engines. § Multi-information display integrated into 7” colour screen if full map navigation is selected. ◊ Optional on 1.6 litre VVT-i Avensis and Avensis Sol.
The details of specifications and equipment provided in this press information are subject to local conditions and requirements and may, therefore, vary from country to country. Toyota Motor Europe reserves the right to alter any details of equipment and specifications without prior notice.
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