Used Toyota Avensis cars for sale

The passenger space in this car is a very competitive choice in its category. Designed for long trips, Toyota Avensis comes with decent legroom and headroom for backseat passengers. Since it does not have a transmission tunnel, even the person sitting in the middle rear seat has plenty of legroom.

The Avensis is a large family car and takes care of the safety of child occupants. The 2015 Avensis had a with Euro NCAP, which included a 93% and 85% rating for adult and child occupancy, respectively. The car has safety-enhancing systems such as large airbags, autonomous braking, tyre pressure sensors and electronic stability control. Higher trims also come with a lane departure warning system and an automatic high beam.

Toyota offers three engine options in this model, the 1.6-litre diesel, 1.8-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engine. The petrol engine has the highest torque of the three with 147 bhp but performs dismally in fuel efficiency delivering only 47 mpg, where the 1.6-litre diesel promises a 67.2 mpg. All the diesel engines come with a six-speed manual transmission, which outperforms the petrol engine's automatic box.

The Diesel models require servicing every 10,000 miles while the petrol engine can run an extra 2,400 miles before servicing becomes necessary. The cost of servicing is lower than that of Ford Mondeo or the Vauxhall Insignia. They are also cheaper to insure as they fall in group 18 for petrol models and 19 and 20 for diesel options.

Because of Toyota's reputation for durability, the Avensis has a better resale value than its rivals in the category. This car is a good bargain for people looking for a long-distance ride in the used car market, holding about 45% of its original value after 3 years.

The Business Edition is the most suitable model for those who need a perfect blend of comfort and on-road functionality at a reasonable price. In addition to the Active model's standard features, it comes with Toyota's Touch 2 sound system, DAB radio, a rearview camera, and a combination of leather and Alcantara in the interior. If a keyless entry and LED headlights are deal breakers for you, you should go for the Business Edition Plus trim.