The Toyota Avensis first arrived in 1997 as a saloon that was poised to go up against some popular models. It was designed as a replacement for the Carina, but with a more modern touch. While it was discontinued in 2018, the Avensis had seen four generations and several updates that kept it desirable and functional.
Fourth Generation
At the start of this generation, nearly 90% of all sales were to business and fleet customers, so improvements were made to its style. Even the model structure was upgraded to ensure that the names appealed to businesses. LED lamps were added and the cabin's comfort level increased.
Several powertrains were also dropped during this time, leaving more compliant diesel engines and one petrol option. Emissions were improved upon with the lighter engine designs, making it cheaper to run the Avensis.
