2016 TOYOTA AVENSIS

Toyota's Avensis has struggled to stand out in a highly competitive market of large family cars. As people downsize into smaller cars, models such as the Avensis, along with favourites like the Ford Mondeo, have been forced to move upmarket. As a result they're better value alternatives to premium-badge cars like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. For the 2009 model, Toyota has dropped the hatchback version of the Avensis, perhaps in line with this loftier image (Volkswagen doesn't offer a Passat hatchback, nor Honda an Accord hatch).The Avensis looks rather more elegant than its predecessors and the interior quality is as good as any other in this class. Other notable highlights include impressively low carbon dioxide emissions from the 2.0-litre diesel and excellent overall refinement. As expected from the Japanese firm, reliability continues to be a major factor and selling point in the Avensis. What the car provides in terms of low running costs and mechanical assurance it lacks somewhat in terms of excitement. Comfort and refinement is top-notch.The Avensis has a neatly designed, if rather sober interior, with the audio and ventilation controls clearly laid out and easy to use. Cars equipped with satellite navigation have a combination of large buttons either side of the display with further touch-screen functions, leaving the dashboard uncluttered. Two-tone colours are used with lighter tones on the lower parts of the doors and dashboard, helping lend the interior an upmarket feel. The driver has a good range of adjustment to achieve the best driving position and high-spec models have electrically adjustable seats and steering column. The Avensis has a top quality interior for the money and occupants feel isolated from the outside. Wind noise and tyre noise are unobtrusive, while both petrol and diesel engines are barely audible so there's little to complain about when considering overall Toyota Avensis comfort levels. Air conditioning is standard across the range (as you'd expect in this type of car) while all but the entry grade T2 come with cruise control. All vehicles are subject to a £200 non refundable deposit. Check our website for more stock. Friendly and approachable sales team, check out our reviews.

Features:

17in Alloy Wheels, 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel - Manual Tilt and Telescopic, 4.2in Colour TFT Driver Information Screen, 8in Multimedia Touchscreen, ABS - Anti Lock Braking System, AM-FM Radio, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Automatic Air Conditioning, Automatic High Beam, Autonomous Emergency Braking, BA - Brake Assist, Black Centre Console, Bluetooth Phone Connectivity and Music Streaming, Body-Coloured Front Bumpers - Door Handles - Mirrors, Chrome Insert on Upper Front Grille, Chrome Window Frame, Cruise Control, DAB Digital Radio, Driver - Front and Rear Passenger Personal Lamps, Driver and Front Passenger Sun Visors - with Mirror and Light, Driver and Front Passenger Whiplash Injury Lessening - WIL - Seats, Dusk Sensing Headlights, EBS - Emergency Brake Signal, Electronic Parking Brake, Fabric Door Trims, Fabric Front and Rear Armrest, Follow Me Home Headlights, Forward Collision Warning, Front 12V Power Outlet, Front and Rear Cupholders, Front and Rear Door Pockets, Front Console Box, Front Fog Lights, Front Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch, Front Power Windows, Gear Shift Indicator - GSI, HAC - Hill Start Assist Control, Headlight Cut-Off Reminder, Headlights - Halogen, Illuminated Entry System with Door Courtesy Lamp, Immobiliser, Interior Door Handles - Satin Chrome, ISOFIX Fixing Points, Lane Departure Alert, Leather Gear Shift Knob, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED Rear Combinations Lights with LED Lightguide, Lunar Grey Stitching on Front and Rear Door Armrests, Lunar Grey Stitching on Front Console Box, Manual Headlight Levelling, Manually Height-Adjustable Driver Seat, Piano Black Insert on License Plate, Piano Black Upper Front Grille, Power Adjustable and Heated Door Mirrors, Power Lumbar Support - Driver and Passenger, Power Retractable Door Mirrors, Power Steering, Pre-Collision Brake Assist, Radio Aerial - Roof Mounted, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Bumper - Body Coloured, Rear Passenger Coat Hooks x2, Rear Power Windows, Rear Seats 60-40 Split Folding, Remote Boot Release, Remote Door Locking, Reversing Camera, Road Sign Assist, Satin Chrome Centre Air Vents Surrounds, Satin Chrome Gear Shift Surround on Centre Console, Satin Chrome Insert on Front Cup Holders, Seat Belt - Pre-Tensioners and Force Limiters, Seat Belt Reminder - Front and Rear, Single Exhaust Pipe, Sliding Armrest on Console Box, Soft Touch Texture on Upper Dashboard, Space Saver Spare Wheel, Speakers x6, Speed-Detecting Automatic Door Locks, Supplemental Restraint System - SRS - Airbags - 7 Airbags, Toyota Touch 2 with Go Navigation, TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Traction Control - TRC, Turning Signal Integrated in Door Mirrors, USB - iPod and Aux Connectivity, VSC+ - Vehicle Stability Control Plus