13 Facts About Toyota Avensis

1.

The Toyota Avensis was not sold in North America, and it is related to the Scion tC coupe.

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2.

In Greece, the Toyota Corona had long been synonymous with "taxi", so Avensis' sold for taxi use received "Toyota Corona" badging until the 2000 facelift.

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3.

Second generation Toyota Avensis was launched in February 2003, in an all new format; this time it offered more in the way of driver involvement and visual appeal.

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4.

Toyota describes the cosmetic changes as strengthening the family connection with the Corolla and Yaris, and allowing the Avensis to maintain a premium look while giving it a sportier appearance.

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5.

In 2003, the Toyota Avensis became the first Japanese vehicle to receive a five-star rating under the Euro NCAP's redone testing, with 34 total points it became the highest rated vehicle they had tested.

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6.

In 2003, the Toyota Avensis became the first vehicle sold in Europe with a knee airbag.

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7.

The Toyota Avensis continued to use front MacPherson struts and rear double wishbones.

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8.

Toyota Avensis wagon began being imported again to Japan in mid-2011, with 2.

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9.

The Toyota Avensis was used by Speedworks Motorsport, driven by Tom Ingram, until the end of the 2018 season.

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10.

Toyota Avensis was discontinued in the United Kingdom in August 2018 and across Europe in late 2018.

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11.

Toyota Avensis Verso was a large MPV introduced in 2001 using the Toyota Avensis nameplate, with room for seven occupants and only initially available with 2.

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12.

The Toyota Avensis Verso was the back-to-back winner of Australia's Best People Mover award in 2002 and 2003.

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13.

The Toyota Avensis Verso continued to be available alongside the second-generation Toyota Avensis until 2006.

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