Segment: Medium
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Toyota refreshed the first generation of the Avensis in 2000 and offered new technical upgrades, but the carmaker didn't add too many visual improvements.
The Japanese carmaker was already known for its reliable products, and it tried to get into the mid-size sedan market with the introduction of the Avensis lineup. In Europe, it had to fight against better-known vehicles such as Volkswagen Passat, Renault Laguna, Peugeot 406, or Ford Mondeo. Even the Honda Accord was a better-known nameplate.
Some chrome trims enhanced its bland styling on the grille and clear-lens headlights. It was designed more for fleet users, where the total cost of ownership was more valued than the car's look. Toyota replaced the formerly used smiling grille from the front lower bumper area with a straight design at the front. In the back, Toyota changed the taillights and installed wider reversing lights.
The biggest aesthetic change was inside, where the carmaker installed a new center stack with a stereo mounted on the top. Also, the instrument cluster looked more refined than on the non-facelifted version.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a new engine generation fitted with variable valve timing. Unfortunately, the base version was powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline unit that provided a mere 110 hp, way less than its competitors. Besides, the fuel efficiency was not as good as expected.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6000 RPM 110 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 150 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 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: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 95.6 KW @ 6000 RPM 130 HP @ 6000 RPM 128 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 171 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 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: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5700 RPM 150 HP @ 5700 RPM 148 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 200 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 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: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4-D 5MT (110 HP) | |
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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 Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 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: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |