Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing is a little expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sluggish in lower gears, OK in higher gears.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of small faults. Carina E was a far superior car.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice lines and front end.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable seats and ride but seat material is poor.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The central locking system has a mind of its own.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Previous Toyotas have been excellent, but Avensis and dealers have been a big let-down.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Build quality is not as good as previous Toyotas. Central locking system is rubbish!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes