As the flagship of Toyota's
European model range, the
Avensis occupies a pivotal
position in building awareness
of the Toyota brand as
a whole.
Since the current model was
launched in 2003, it has succeeded
in defining the superior quality,
refinement and driving pleasure
that characterises all new Toyotas.
Its work, however, is not yet done.
With the launch of the new 2007
Avensis, Toyota raises the bar in
terms ofquality andperformancein
the upper-medium segment.
More than that, it also marks the
introduction of two new diesel
power units to give the Avensis one
of the most modern and efficient
engine ranges in its class.
The previous 2.0-litre D-4D engine
is replaced by a new D-4D 130 unit
that delivers improvements in every
dimension; it is more powerful,
offers faster acceleration, is more
fuel-efficient, produces lower
exhaust emissions and is quieter
and smoother.
Developing 124bhp (126 DIN hp)
and 300Nm of torque at 2,400rpm,
the D-4D 130 gives nought to
62mphacceleration in 10.3 seconds
and a 124mph top speed.
In combined cycle driving it can
return 51.4mpg, with 146g/km of
carbon dioxide emissions. The new
Avensis also gains the 2.2-litreD-4D
180 engine, featured exclusively in a
new top-of-the-range T180 model.
This 175bhp(177 DINhp) unit is the
most powerful and cleanest engine
in its class.
It moves the Avensis from rest to
62mph in 8.6 seconds and on a top
speed of 137mph.
Combined cycle fuel consumption
is 46.3mpg and carbon dioxide
emissions are rated at 161g/km.
The engine's clean performance is
achieved through Toyota D-CAT
(Diesel - Clean Advanced Technology).
This system includes Toyota's
DPNR four-way catalyst that continuously
and simultaneously
reduces nitrogen oxides and particulate
emissions.
As well as being highly efficient, it
requires nomaintenance.
Befitting its status, the T180 model
comes with some select extra features,
including smoke-finished 17-
inch alloys, smoked glass headlamps
and leather and Alcantara
upholstery.
The D-4D 180 leads an engine lineup
that includes the current 1.8 and
2.0-litre VVT-i petrol units and the
2.2-litre D-4D 150, launched in the
Avensis last year.
The new Avensis adopts new styling
features for a more dynamic look,
including anew grille, front bumper
and headlamp design, plus newlook
rear lamp clusters.
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