The Toyota brand is very popular in Russia. Moreover, this applies not only to the eastern, but also to the western part. These cars are familiar to many. Toyota is known as a brand that produces some of the most reliable cars. However, not everything is so smooth - there are a lot of owners who express dissatisfaction with the Japanese automaker. Are the "Japanese" so reliable? Let's try to find out on the example of Toyota Avensis. Owner reviews, technical specifications and model features are further in our article.
Toyota Avensis: appearance
The design of the Toyota Avensis resembles the Camry. So, in front there is a narrowed head optics and a raised bumper with a trapezoidal neckline. The central grille, as it were, follows the contours of the headlights. It all looks very unusual. This car is capable of attracting glances. But at the same time it cannot be called sports. What Toyota Avensis looks like, the reader can see in the photo below.
As for the corrosion resistance of Toyota Avensis, reviews say that the machine can not rust for a long time. Even after the formation of deep chips, mushrooms do not form on the metal. But the thickness of the paintwork upset the owners. After three years of operation, the first chips appear on the body.
Sizes, clearance
Judging by the size, Toyota Avensis belongs to the D-class and is comparable to the Kia Optima. The total length of the body is 4.75 meters, width - 1.81, height - 1.48 meters. The length of the wheelbase is exactly 2.7 meters. But the clearance is small - only 14 centimeters. In winter, the car can scuff the bottom. It is also worth being careful when driving on a dirt road.
Salon
The interior design is made in the tradition of Toyota. At some points, it is similar to the Camry. But since she is a little higher in class, everything is more modest here. This is not to say that the interior is cheap or dull. The interior looks very solid and all the details are assembled efficiently - say the reviews. Toyota Avensis has a wide center console, on which there is an 8-inch multimedia display with navigation and a climate control unit. The steering wheel is three-spoke, with a pleasant line and comfortable cutouts for the hands. The instrument panel consists of two "wells". The backlight is pleasant, blue, does not hurt the eyes at night.
The front seats have pronounced side support rollers. Also, the seats have a wide range of adjustments. In the center there is an armrest. The seats are comfortable, they do not get tired over long distances - say the reviews. There is a triple sofa at the back. There is enough space for passengers. The back is quite comfortable.
In general, the interior looks very attractive and has a good build level. On this car, you can easily go on a long journey - say the reviews.
Trunk
The luggage compartment of Toyota Avensis is designed for 509 liters. At the same time, the Japanese provided for the possibility of folding the seatback. As a result, the volume increases to 1609 liters. Among the advantages of Toyota Avensis, reviews note the low loading height of the trunk.
It also has good geometry - you can transport quite large loads. Among the shortcomings in the Toyota Avensis car, reviews note the presence of a compact dock instead of a full-size spare tire.
Specifications
Officially, only gasoline units are offered for Russia:
- A 1.6-liter unit with 132 horsepower.
- 1.8 liter engine. Its power is 147 horsepower.
- 2 liter engine. This is also a four-cylinder aspirated engine, developing 152 horsepower.
Unofficially, diesel versions were delivered to Russia. This is a two-liter turbocharged engine with 126 horsepower and 2.2-liter units with a capacity of 150 and 177 forces.
Should I take diesel engines? What reviews does Toyota Avensis diesel have? Such an engine can be recommended to those people who travel often, or simply roll a large mileage. After all, the fuel consumption in the combined cycle of these engines is only 5.2-6 liters. If we talk about reliability, diesel engines are generally unpretentious. Subject to the timely replacement of oil and other consumables, the resource is more than 250 thousand kilometers. However, these engines are finicky in fuel quality, reviews say.
About gasoline engines
What do they say about the Toyota Avensis 1.8 sedan reviews? With a gasoline engine, this car rarely causes problems. Among the troubles worth noting is the difficult start of the engine in winter. Toyota Avensis 2.0 has the same trouble. Reviews say the problem lies in the starter's solenoid relay. It does not withstand low temperatures and simply freezes. What do Toyota Avensis 2.0 reviews say? The pump often fails on this motor. It needs to be changed every 50-60 thousand kilometers. The water pump leaks over time, which leads to leakage of antifreeze and overheating of the motor. The gas distribution mechanism is a chain drive and serves more than 100 thousand kilometers. But the chain tends to stretch over time. Do not think that she will not require a replacement. In general, gasoline engines are reliable and go up to 250 thousand kilometers without problems.
Among the features of servicing Toyota Avensis gasoline engines is the use of low viscosity oil. The recommended parameter is 0W-20. This oil is rarely found in ordinary stores. And using a thicker one can harm the engine. Motors are demanding on fuel metering. Therefore, if you switch to HBO (which is often done by Toyota Avensis owners), you need to use a unit with sequential injection (that is, not lower than the fourth generation).
Transmission
Officially, only two boxes went to the Russian market. This is a six-speed mechanics and stepless variator. However, diesel modifications brought from Europe come with automatic transmission. What do the reviews say about Toyota Avensis mechanics? It is not strange, but simple mechanics turned out to be unreliable. As shown by operating experience, the box is very noisy and the gears are not clearly engaged. The reason is the ill-conceived release bearing design. The box needs constant attention. If you close your eyes on a malfunction, it will “come” already to 150 thousand kilometers.
As for the variator and automatic, these boxes also have pitfalls. What do they say about Toyota Avensis on the machine reviews? The owners note that the transmission is afraid of serious slippage and any other loads. In view of this, the checkpoint resource is not more than 170 thousand kilometers. The same can be said about the variator. The cost of repairing boxes starts at 70 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
So, we found out what a Toyota Avensis is. As you can see, the car is not without flaws. Among the problem areas it is worth noting the box. It is because of it that the owners express negative reviews in the direction of this car. As for the exterior and interior, in this regard, the owners are not satisfactory. The same goes for engines.
They are quite resourceful and economical. Should I buy such a car for personal use? There is no single answer to this question. If the budget allows, it is worth paying attention to a car of a class higher (this is a Camry). But in the absence of a budget, it is worth buying Avensis only on the mechanics. It is also worth remembering that after buying a car in the secondary market, you need to make a complete audit - replace the timing drive, “shake up” the suspension and change all consumables.