Toyota Avensis 1.6

Poor, cheap interior, poor transmition, poor handeling, seat adjusters very poor, poor lights, poor responsiveness,

Overall the Toyota Avensis is a very impressive car. try and opt for a 2001 or later model with a VVTI petrol engine which has increased bhp and torque in all engines with better mpg figures. This improves performance which is a must. If buying a diesel go for a D4D engine as the TD engine lacks alot of power. However it is a very safe car (4 airbags in total), comfortable, and a vrey good all rounder which will give no headaches which you get with other cars.

Air conditioning was lovely to have on in the test drive, was quite hot outside and was delighted to see that feature after only being back from Spain 2 weeks and all the taxi's over there had it.

Gadgetry, controlls and the onboard computer up in the dash. All look cool, very modern and gives you a very executive and upmarket feel to it.

Safety is brilliant, scoring one of the highest in the NCAP safety testing has airbags all over the place, including knee bags to protect your legs from impact!

A nice array of engines to choose.. From low insurance/tax 1.6 to 2.2diesel engines, theres a nice variety aswell as including even the base models come quipped with a good choice of 'extras'.

Seeing as we're in 2004, the 2008 model is more or less the same car, but for bigger bucks. Slight facelift in the bonnet/grill but other than that, eye candy is the same.

What would you do? A 2004 for 10,900 euro or a 2008 for 24,000 euro? - I'll have two '04 models, please. Unless your paying for the priviledge of having a "08" car... Nah...

All in all, fantastic looking, handling and drivability in this car.. It makes you just want to miss the turning for your house and keep going as it's so comfortable.. That said? If Carlsberg made cars, they'd probably call them Toyota's.

Went to view this car at a respectable Toyota dealership. The car I went to see was the 2004 model, and I liked the fact they had it parked up against the 2007/2008 models showing hardly any difference in show, but nice price difference in them.

I would recommend the Toyota Avensis 1.6 to anyone - it is made by a reliable company who keep to their word with the performance of the car. Lets just say it's fantastic - don't you agree?