Toyota Avensis reviews

Only had this car for a couple of weeks but so far so good apart from initial poor economy largely cured by fuel additive cleaner. Previous model (hatchback - same engine) never went wrong - reason for buying this one!

An uninspiring estate bought for it's supposed reliability. Has had a gearbox rebuilt at 110,000 miles,and water pump and seals replaced at 115,000. Other than that runs reasonably well. Keys only available from Toyota and very expensive.

We've had very little trouble with the Toyota - it just goes and goes!

In love with this car. It's comfortable with a very good performance especially accelerating. The gadgets go on forever and make for an enjoyable drive. The installed satnav means I never get lost and it also features automatic lights and wipers, cruise control and daylight running lights to name a few.

have owned vehicle from new,it has been utterly reliable and consider it to be the best car i have owned.(i am 73 years old)i have not spent a penny on repairs.i carry out my own maintenance.Running costs have been very good. ROAD TAX £235, INSURANCE IS ONLY £220 FOR FULLY COMP..It has never failed an mot..All in all an excellent car.

Reliable safe car, but high insurance, petrol costs and tax are a negative.

VERY GOOD ALLROUND FAMILY CAR , LUV IT TO BITS ITS TRUE THE CAR IN FRONT IS A TOYOTA

The car is very comfortable with plenty of extras, some of which are buyer added. The car is reliable and relatively economical (but not to the extent advertised). As a top of the range model it should, in my view, come with DAB radio included. This dealer fitted extra has been a disappointment and problems with the interface between Bluetooth and the DAB radio have seen the car spend more time in the garage than should have been the case. It performs well, with good acceleration and good braking, handles well on all types of road and road surfaces. The headlights are excellent, all-round visibility reasonable good (but parking would be much more difficult without the rear parking sensors and reversing camera. Al-in-all I would recommend it to drivers who spend a lot of time on motorways (as I do).

Avensis

Although this is the new model, and i previously owned the old model, the build quality, reliability and fuel consumption are all worse. The build quality of the interior is not as good as other cars of the same level. The extras are good espeshially the sound system and parking camera, although the electronic handbrake is a step backwards and the manual handbrake should have been fitted. Overall i would have to give some serious thought to having another avensis.

HAVING PURCHASED AND DRIVEN THIS CAR FOR THREE MONTHS-ITS SPACIOUS CAR FOR FAMILY,COMFORTABLE, RELIABLE ANDD GOOD PERFORMANCE FOR DAILY TOWN USE.

My Avensis is a very confortable and quiet vehicle, extremely reliable and is excellent on fuel consumption.

I love my car. It suits all my needs with plenty of space. Good upholstery - not available now

I acquired this 18 months ago to replace an older 1600cc petrol version that was beginning to need a lot of work done. It took me a long time to get used to the 6 gears. The ratios, especially in the lower gears are so different I kept stalling the car as I was in the wrong gear for the speed I was doing. A trip across Europe proved the worth of the 6th gear. I was at first disappointed with the mpg as it was quite a lot less than the published figures until the garage explained how these are achieved - rolling road inside and no load at all. The mpg achieved was a good 20% better the previous petrol version. I did , however, find it difficult to keep a steady momentary mpg (no cruise control on my version). It seemed just a twitch of a toe made a big difference to the displayed figure and my ankle seized up trying to keep the accelerator pressure steady. The garage looked at this on my return and it's been better since. The new car is also in a lower insurance bracket than the old one yet is as comfortable for long journeys and seems to carry as much. I am very satisfied with my choice

This is my third toyota and I have found it to be comfortable, economic and very reliable. The vehicle is 8 years old and todate has caused me no problems. It is always serviced at the main dealers who are efficient and pleasant to deal with. Cannot speak more highly of the car.

A good reliable comfortable car

only problem that I have ever had is need to change battery and brakes.

HEAVE RELIABLE OLD SLUG OF A CAR NEVER LETS ME DOWN.

For the age of this car it is amazing. I have had this car for 6 years and cannot fault how reliable it is. It is still quick and more than big enough for our young family of four. Only thing is now that it is starting to show its age starting to rust etc. We are looking for a new car next year and these are hard to find, which is a big shame as I do not like the newer models. Overall I will be very sad to see this car go !

Typically Toyota. Well built, reliable, economical, easy to drive, good load carrier and excellent service from the main dealer (Listers). It has never given me a moments trouble and I cannot fault its handling or general performance. On the down side; The electronic handbrake button is badly place and a manual handbrake would be preferable.