Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The second generation of the Avensis was introduced to the European market in 2003 in three bodyworks versions: sedan, hatchback, and station-wagon. The latter featured the largest trunk in its family.
The first generation of the Avensis was only five years on the market before it was replaced. Its sales went well, but the Japanese car-maker understood that the European need a bigger car. Its main rivals, such as the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo, or Renault Laguna featured bigger and more comfortable vehicles. Even their main rivals, Honda, was on the market with a bigger station-wagon. So, in 2003, the second generation arrived in February.
It was longer by 115 mm (4.5”) than its predecessor and promised a better value for the money. A new platform and a new engine lineup showed that the company returned with its lessons learned well. From the design point of view, the Avensis wasn't a big achievement. Its main qualities were underneath the surface. The reliability factor and the comfortable seats were the main plus points. No wonder that its buyers were mostly men.
Inside, the flat but comfortable seats were fitted as standard with velour upholstery that was wear-resistant and easy to clean. With the rear seats up, its trunk space was 521 liters (18.4 cu-ft), which was bigger than some of its rivals. Depending on the trim level, the Avensis Tourer was offered with leather and heated seats.
The powertrain came in a few engine choices, both gasoline, and diesel. Depending on the engine choice, the standard transmission was a 5- or 6-speed manual and a 4- or 5-speed automatic was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVTi 4AT FWD (129 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6000 RPM 129 HP @ 6000 RPM 127 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 170 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: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVTi 5MT FWD (129 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6000 RPM 129 HP @ 6000 RPM 127 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 170 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: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 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: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 4AT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5700 RPM 147 HP @ 5700 RPM 145 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 196 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4177.8 lbs (1895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 5MT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5700 RPM 147 HP @ 5700 RPM 145 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 196 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct 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): | 9.6 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: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4177.8 lbs (1895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L VVT-i 5AT FWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2362 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 5800 RPM 163 HP @ 5800 RPM 161 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 230 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4199.8 lbs (1905 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D-4D 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 280 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: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3097.5 lbs (1405 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L D-4D 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2231 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 310 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: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3207.7 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L D-4D D-CAT 6MT FWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2231 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 3600 RPM 177 HP @ 3600 RPM 174 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 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: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |