Toyota Avensis Saloon 2003-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good all round package - but let's see the depreciation.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Diesel consumption is ok (@ 50mpg), servicing ok (@ £120 for 10k).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonably smooth on motorways (some tyre noise), A Roads ok, B Roads a tad jerky on tight cornering.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems ok

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are not as good as I thought - not as much lumber support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm has gone off for no reason.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    ""as-you-wait"" took an age & difficult to get courtesy car

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    ok - a bit heavy on oil, turbo lag is noticeable & can cuts out if revs are not just right.

    Other

    Computer is fairly rubbish - average fuel consumption is only for re-fill not aggregate.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes