Segment: Medium
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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In 1997, Toyota decided to drop the Carina E nameplate and introduce an advanced one: the Avensis. It was a promise for the future.
Toyota started to get more traction in the European market, and the customers compared its products with Opel, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, or Volkswagen. But the carmaker tried to offer something more. The Carina was too bland for their needs and the first generation of the Avensis was not a bland car neither by its look or by its character.
Some could say that the Avensis' headlights somehow resemble those installed on the third generation of the BMW 3-Series (the E36), with its dual lamps under a clear glass design. Of course, speculations followed, but the customers couldn't care less than that. The small, short grille with horizontal slats was extended on the lower side of the bumper with additional cooling areas and air-intakes. The Avensis was available in three body shapes: sedan, hatchback, and station wagon. The middle one was the least attractive from the design and utility point of view.
Inside, Toyota insisted on having a high building quality, and that was achieved. Even though some European carmakers could match the same fittings, it lacked behind most of them, especially the middle and premium brands. Still, it offered good upholstery options and a long list of standard features.
Under the hood, the Japanese carmaker installed a choice of five engines paired to a five-speed manual gearbox. For specific markets and engines, Toyota offered a 4-speed automatic transmission.
TOYOTA Avensis 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
5 gasoline engines
- 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
- 1.8L 4AT FWD (110 HP)
- 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (128 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP)
2 diesel engines
- 2.0L D4-D 5MT FWD (110 HP)
- 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)
TOYOTA Avensis
1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
| Power: | 81 KW @ 6000 RPM 110 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 145 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
TOYOTA Avensis
1.8L 4AT FWD (110 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (110 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1762 cm3 |
| Power: | 80.9 KW @ 5600 RPM 110 HP @ 5600 RPM 108 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 155 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2668 lbs (1210 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
TOYOTA Avensis
1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1762 cm3 |
| Power: | 80.9 KW @ 5600 RPM 110 HP @ 5600 RPM 108 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 155 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
TOYOTA Avensis
2.0L 4AT FWD (128 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (128 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 94 KW @ 5400 RPM 128 HP @ 5400 RPM 126 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 178 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2745 lbs (1245 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 215 g/km |
TOYOTA Avensis
2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 94 KW @ 5400 RPM 128 HP @ 5400 RPM 126 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 178 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
TOYOTA Avensis
2.0L D4-D 5MT FWD (110 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4-D 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 81 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 109 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 250 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
TOYOTA Avensis
2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
| Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 203 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
| Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |