We've known about the facelifted Toyota Avensis for a while now, but the Japanese weren't very keen on releasing extra information about the revised sedan. But that changed after Toyota published full details about the refreshed sedan and estate.
The big news is that the updated Avensis will be fitted with BMW-sourced engines. More precisely, two new diesel mills will find their way under the sedan's hood: a 1.6-litre and a 2.0-litre, both using D-4D tech.
But let's see what each engine can do, shall we? The 1.6-litre unit promises 110 HP and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque from 1,750 to 2,250rpm. It comes to replace the older 2.0-litre, and if we take Toyota's word for it, the engine returns 4.1 l/100 km (68.9 mpg). However, those guided by the 'there's no replacement for displacement' saying are not neglected by Toyota.
The second powerplant sourced from BMW stands as a 2.0-litre unit good for 141 HP and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of maximum torque. This one is replacing the familiar 2.2-liter unit, and will only drink 4.5 l/100 km (62.8 mpg).
Leaving the engine department aside, Toyota introduced Safety Sense package (explained here) for the Avensis facelift, including the Pre-Collision and Road Sign Assist systems. Design-wise, the Avensis will feature fresh LED headlights and taillights, resculpted rear and front bumper plus a slightly reworked hood.
If you spot a European aura surrounding the car, that's because Toyota is winning the globalization game. The family car is being produced in Derbyshire, United Kingdom while styling-related tasks are attended by Toyota's Design Studio ED2 in South-East France.
But let's see what each engine can do, shall we? The 1.6-litre unit promises 110 HP and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque from 1,750 to 2,250rpm. It comes to replace the older 2.0-litre, and if we take Toyota's word for it, the engine returns 4.1 l/100 km (68.9 mpg). However, those guided by the 'there's no replacement for displacement' saying are not neglected by Toyota.
The second powerplant sourced from BMW stands as a 2.0-litre unit good for 141 HP and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of maximum torque. This one is replacing the familiar 2.2-liter unit, and will only drink 4.5 l/100 km (62.8 mpg).
Leaving the engine department aside, Toyota introduced Safety Sense package (explained here) for the Avensis facelift, including the Pre-Collision and Road Sign Assist systems. Design-wise, the Avensis will feature fresh LED headlights and taillights, resculpted rear and front bumper plus a slightly reworked hood.
If you spot a European aura surrounding the car, that's because Toyota is winning the globalization game. The family car is being produced in Derbyshire, United Kingdom while styling-related tasks are attended by Toyota's Design Studio ED2 in South-East France.