Toyota Avensis Saloon (09 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 20 January 2009 Last Updated: 21 February 2011 Toyota's Avensis has struggled to stand out in a highly competitive market of large family cars. As people downsize into smaller cars, models such as the Avensis, along with favourites like the Ford Mondeo, have been forced to move upmarket. As a result they're better value alternatives to premium-badge cars like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. For the 2009 model, Toyota has dropped the hatchback version of the Avensis, perhaps in line with this loftier image (Volkswagen doesn't offer a Passat hatchback, nor Honda an Accord hatch). The Avensis looks rather more elegant than its predecessors and the interior quality is as good as any other in this class. Other notable highlights include impressively low carbon dioxide emissions from the 2.0-litre diesel and excellent overall refinement. There are few thrills to be had though. 4 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 Company Car Costs P11D Value The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax. CO2 g/km The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls. BIK Band The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car. 20% Tax / 40% Tax The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate. T2 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 V-matic T2 4d £18,470 152 15% £554 £1,108 £554 £1,108 1.8 V-matic T2 4d M-Drive S £19,490 153 15% £584 £1,169 £584 £1,169 2.0 D-4D T2 (11/11-) 4d £19,630 119 13% £510 £1,020 £510 £1,020 TR 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 V-matic TR 4d £20,590 152 15% £617 £1,235 £617 £1,235 1.8 V-matic TR 4d M-Drive S £21,610 153 15% £648 £1,296 £648 £1,296 2.0 D-4D TR (11/11-) 4d £21,735 119 13% £565 £1,130 £565 £1,130 2.2 D-4D TR (11/11-) 4d £22,565 143 18% £812 £1,624 £812 £1,624 2.2 D-CAT TR (11/11-) 4d Auto £23,920 165 18% £861 £1,722 £861 £1,722 1.8 V-matic TR (Leather/Alc) 4d £21,440 152 15% £643 £1,286 £643 £1,286 1.8 V-matic TR (Leather/Alc) 4d M-Drive £22,460 153 15% £673 £1,347 £673 £1,347 2.0 D-4D TR (Leather/Alc) 4d £22,585 119 13% £587 £1,174 £587 £1,174 2.2 D-4D TR (Leather/Alc) 4d £23,415 143 18% £843 £1,686 £843 £1,686 2.2 D-CAT TR (Leather/Alc) 4d Auto £24,770 165 18% £891 £1,783 £891 £1,783 T Spirit 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 2.0 D-4D T Spirit 4d £25,400 119 13% £660 £1,320 £660 £1,320 2.2 D-4D T Spirit (11/11-) 4d £26,230 145 18% £944 £1,888 £944 £1,888 2.2 D-CAT T Spirit (11/11-) 4d Auto £27,200 167 18% £979 £1,958 £979 £1,958 T4 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 1.8 V-matic T4 (11/11-) 4d £22,385 152 15% £671 £1,343 £671 £1,343 1.8 V-matic T4 4d M-Drive S £23,405 153 15% £702 £1,404 £702 £1,404 2.0 D-4D T4 (11/11-) 4d £23,530 119 13% £611 £1,223 £611 £1,223 2.2 D-4D T4 (11/11-) 4d £24,360 143 18% £877 £1,754 £877 £1,754 2.2 D-CAT T4 (11/11-) 4d Auto £25,430 165 18% £915 £1,830 £915 £1,830 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Toyota Avensis cars for sale We have 190 models like this for sale. Find Toyota Avensis cars for sale Previous: Also Consider Next: Owners' Reviews