Toyota Avensis Hatchback (97-03) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1997 By the time the Carina E went out of production in 1998, Toyota had picked up a reputation for making cars that were comfortable and reliable, but essentially bland. Avensis was the company's first stab at changing that - it was as comfortable and reliable as ever, but Toyota injected a bit of excitement, with sleeker lines, a more comfortable ride and advertising that included a trendy Iggy Pop soundtrack. 3 out of 5 Other Toyota reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Equipment Entry level S comes with ABS, a radio/cassette and velour trim. GS gets standard metallic paint and electric mirrors. GLS buys body-coloured mirrors, front fog lights, chrome grille, CD player and a leather steering wheel. Top-spec CDX has leather trim and alloy wheels. The sporty SR (from Feb 1999) is similar to the GLS, but has sports equipment. Vermont became the entry-level model in 2000, but has climate control. See 31 used Toyota Avensis Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £695 Get a Toyota Avensis Hatchback valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Driver`s airbag Electric mirrors Electric sunroof Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Partial leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Sat Nav Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment Traction control S SE Vermont SR GS GLS CDX Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No Optional Optional Optional No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Optional Yes No No No Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes No Optional Optional Optional Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional No No No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional No Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No Optional No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional No Yes Optional No No No No No Optional No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional No Optional Yes Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Optional No Optional Optional Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Toyota Avensis cars for sale We have 31 models like this for sale. Find Toyota Avensis cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance