Toyota Avensis Verso (01-05) - Review

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Toyota seems to have a people carrier for every need, from the small-but-roomy Yaris Verso, through to the tribe-carrying eight-seater Previa. This is the larger of their medium-sized MPVs (Corolla Verso is the smaller), capable of carrying seven. Reliability is outstanding, there's a fine diesel option and all models are well equipped.
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Running costs

Doesn't hold onto its value particularly well - mainly because it's quite expensive to initially buy. The petrol engine's fuel economy doesn't impress, but the diesel is pleasingly frugal. 20,000 mile service intervals and a strong reputation for build quality means you shouldn't see much of your dealer.

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Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,860 - £1,980 *

Diesel

£1,491 - £1,491 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

10,000 miles (minor) 20,000 miles (major)

Warranty

Mechanical 3 years/60,000 miles, paint 3 years, bodywork 12 years.

Road tax (12 months)

£195.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

2.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

Avensis Verso is not particularly environmentally friendly. With an average of 196 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are fairly standard for a people carrier. However, it's worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is not particularly economical, averaging 36 mpg.

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