In Greece, early Avensis taxis were badged 'Toyota Corona' instead — the old Corona name was so tied to taxis there that Toyota kept using it until the 2000 facelift.
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Lead trim: 1.6 4A-FE · up to 150 hp
Toyota Avensis T2201997–2003
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FactIn Greece, early Avensis taxis were badged 'Toyota Corona' instead — the old Corona name was so tied to taxis there that Toyota kept using it until the 2000 facelift.
Toyota introduced the Avensis nameplate on its new model, launched at the end of 1997, as the direct successor to the European Carina E, largely based on its predecessor with the platform and engines carried over, and built at the Burnaston factory in Derby. The first-generation Avensis had the option of four engines (1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel) and three body styles: saloon, hatchback and estate, the last of which was essentially the Japanese-market second-generation Caldina. The model received a facelift in August 2000, with variable valve timing engines, satellite navigation as standard and the sporty Avensis 2.0 L SR added. In Argentina and Brazil it was sold as the Toyota Corona, and in Chile and Peru as the Corona Avensis.
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Trims & Figures
8 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 3ZZ-FE VVT-i | 1997–2003 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 110 hp | 111 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 4A-FE | 1997–2003 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 110 hp | 105 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 1ZZ-FE VVT-i | 1997–2003 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 129 hp | 126 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 7A-FE | 1997–2003 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 110 hp | 115 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 1AZ-FSE VVT-i D-4 | 1997–2003 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 150 hp | 145 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 1CD-FTV D-4D direct injection turbo diesel | 1997–2003 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 110 hp | 184 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 2C-TE TD | 1997–2003 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 90 hp | 150 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 3S-FE | 1997–2003 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 128 hp | 131 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
This humble family sedan became the literal template for British Touring Car racing — the NGTC cost-cutting rules were prototyped around the Avensis.
The 2003 Avensis didn't just pass Euro NCAP's tougher new crash test, it aced it: the first Japanese car to score five stars, and the highest-rated car NCAP had tested yet.
In Greece, early Avensis taxis were badged 'Toyota Corona' instead — the old Corona name was so tied to taxis there that Toyota kept using it until the 2000 facelift.
Rivals
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