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Toyota Avensis road test report

Toyota Avensis

Toyota Avensis 2.0D-4D T3-S 5dr

What is it?

Built-in-Britain family hatch given recent facelift. Updated design, spec (including colour sat-nav on some models) and, crucially, new 2.0-litre diesel engine. Also available as a saloon and an estate.

What’s hot?

  • New 124bhp diesel engine provides speed…
  • …and 51.4mpg economy
  • Beautifully built and finished interior
  • Well-damped ride and handling
  • Quiet cruising with six-speed gearbox

What’s not?

  • Turbo charger can be caught off-boost
  • Tyre roar on some road surfaces
  • Overburdened and clumsy indicator stalks
  • Uninspiring design

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 17,580
Monthly Rental*: 349
Tax Band when posted:
Monthly BiK: 59.50 (20%)/£119 (40%)
Engine: 2.0-litre turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions: 146g/km
Power/torque: 124bhp / 310Nm
Economy: 51.4mpg

Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/36,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Ticks all the right boxes but fails to engage the emotions.

Business Motoring Award Winners 2025

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