Toyota Avensis 1

Yes, Toyota Avensis will not make any impression on your friends, and you will not get a shot of adrenaline behind the wheel, but your wallet will appreciate its reliability. In the reliability ratings of the German TUV and ADAC Avensis has always held high positions.

Model history

The Toyota Avensis debuted in the fall of 1997, replacing the Carina E. Like Karina, Avensis was made in the UK.

Two years later, the 2-liter D-4D diesel engine with the Common Rail injection system appeared in the engine line.

In 2000, Avensis underwent a restyling: the front headlights and taillights changed a little, and the Toyota badge moved from the hood to the radiator grille.

Production of the first generation Toyota Avensis was completed in 2003, giving way to the next generation Avensis.

Engines

Among gasoline engines, all units are worthy of attention, except for the weakest 1.6-liter engine. This engine is too small for such a large car. In addition, often have to change the sensors of the position of the shaft and lambda probe.

The first Avensis with the 1.6 16V engine had problems due to the burning gasket of the cylinder head. In addition, the engine with cast-iron body has a temporary type of valve timing drive and is prone to wear of cylinders.

The new 1.6 16V unit with the VVT-i phase change system is poured from light alloys, the valve timing drive has received an almost eternal chain, and the cylinder walls have become more resistant to wear.

With extreme caution should approach the issue of purchasing a car with a VVT-i engine. The first copies after restyling often had problems with the system of changing the gas distribution phases.

In cars with gasoline engines at large mileage often fails interrupter-distributor of ignition. In addition, with the “age” of the motors begin to take oil.

90-hp diesel TD, let not please with its dynamics and pleasant silence, but does not present unpleasant surprises. What can not be said about the D-4D: you have to change the failed nozzles, turbocharger, and sometimes too delicate two-mass flywheel.

Design features

The car was offered in bodywork versions of a 5-door hatchback, sedan and station wagon.

In all versions of the Toyota Avensis I has a front-axle drive.

There are two gearboxes: a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed mechanics.

The front and rear suspensions of Toyota are independent.

The standard included two airbags, ABS, a little electric and velvet upholstery.

In the crash tests EuroNCAP Avensis first generation earned 4 stars.

Characteristic problems and malfunctions

When viewing Avensis, you need to pay attention to the trunk - whether there is no water inside. It gets there through the joints of sheet metal of the body in the area of the luggage compartment. Many of the copies are failing the central lock. As a rule, the faulty module responsible for the work of the executive mechanism is to blame. You should also check the work of electric windows, which often fail. However, electrical problems are more typical of the pre-restyling version of the model. In the failure statistics, there is also a ignition lock. On the first copies, the noisy operation of the box during the movement in the third gear is noted. But that doesn’t mean the box is faulty. In addition, there are cases of failure of synchronizers of the 4th and 5th gear, which causes difficulties with their inclusion. Until the fall of 2000, the front brake discs often easily overheated and deformed. This led to the appearance of beating on the brake pedal during braking and vibration on the steering wheel. After restyling, the brake system was upgraded. Despite good corrosion protection, older cars have corrosion outbreaks. They should be sought, first of all, on the bottom, rapids, wings and lower edges of doors. The exhaust system is also subject to corrosion. The owners of Avensis also complain of creaking plastic in the cabin. The front seats get pushed over time, become uncomfortable and require repair. Some note the lack of efficiency of the heater in severe winter frosts.

Engines

• The 6 16V had problems due to a burnout gasket of the cylinder head.
• In addition, the engine with cast-iron body has a temporary type of valve timing drive and is prone to wear of cylinders.
• 6 16V with the VVT-i phase change system is poured from light alloys, the valve timing drive has received an almost eternal chain, and the cylinder walls have become more resistant to wear.
• With extreme caution should approach the issue of purchasing a car with a VVT-i engine.
• The first copies after restyling often had problems with the system of changing the gas distribution phases.
• In cars with gasoline engines at large mileage often fails interrupter-distributor of ignition.
• What can not be said about the D-4D: you have to change the failed nozzles, turbocharger, and sometimes too delicate two-mass flywheel.

Characteristic problems and malfunctions

• When viewing Avensis, you need to pay attention to the trunk - whether there is no water inside.
• Many of the copies are failing the central lock.
• You should also check the work of electric windows, which often fail.
• However, electrical problems are more typical of the pre-restyling version of the model.
• In the failure statistics, there is also a ignition lock.
• Despite good corrosion protection, older cars have corrosion outbreaks.
• The exhaust system is also subject to corrosion.
• The front seats get pushed over time, become uncomfortable and require repair.
• The Avensis suspension is quite hardy. However, her examination is mandatory.
• In addition, during the inspection, it is necessary to check the condition of the silentblocks of the multilink rear suspension.
• It is also necessary to check the condition of the drive shafts, which, most likely, are already very “tired”.

The Toyota Avensis 1 is a healthy and rational choice for motorists who value reliability more than performance and status. In addition to reliability, this Japanese car boasts a spacious interior and good ergonomics.

• Toyota Avensis debuted in the fall of 1997, replacing the Carina E.
• Engines: 6 16V had problems due to burnout of cylinder head.
• Design features: The car was offered in bodywork versions of a 5-door hatchback, sedan and wagon.
• Characteristic problems and malfunctions: Many instances fail the central lock.

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