Toyota Avensis Tourer (09 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on 20 January 2009

Last Updated: 21 February 2011

The Tourer is expected to be the more popular model in the line-up of the third-generation Avensis. There's no hatchback so anyone needing the versatility of a rear hatch will need to opt for the estate. It has all the appearance of a top quality product both inside and out, and ticks all the right boxes for anyone who chooses their cars rationally over emotionally. There's little here for people who enjoy driving their cars on twisty roads, but the Avensis Tourer is supremely comfortable, spacious and refined - which is more than enough to make it an appealing estate car. Toyota's superb reputation for reliability and customer service make it even more convincing when compared to the alternatives.

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Driving & Performance

Performance

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Handling

3.5 out of 5
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Comfort

Comfort

4.5 out of 5
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Practicality

4.5 out of 5
"The Tourer might not have the largest boot in the estate class, but it's certainly big enough to..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
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Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"The Avensis has a neatly designed if rather sober interior, with the audio and ventilation controls..."

Costs

Running costs

3.5 out of 5
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Green credentials

3.5 out of 5
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Safety & Reliability

Safety

4.5 out of 5
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Reliability

4.5 out of 5
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Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
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Buying used

4 out of 5
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Selling

3.5 out of 5
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