Toyota Avensis 1. Toyota Avensis I - vices and flaws. Finding out how Avensis fulfills its intended purpose

The first generation of Toyota Avensis with the factory index T220 was introduced in 1997, and in model range manufacturer, it replaced the Carina E. In the middle of 2000, the car underwent a planned modernization, after which it stayed on the assembly line until 2003 and acquired a follower.

The “first” Toyota Avensis is a representative of the D-class according to the European classification, which was offered in three body styles: a sedan, a five-door liftback and a station wagon.

Depending on the modification, the length of the car varies from 4520 to 4600 mm, height - from 1425 to 1500 mm, width and wheelbase in all cases are unchanged - 1710 mm and 2630 mm, respectively. The curb weight of the 1st generation Toyota Avensis is from 1205 to 1245 kg.

For the original Avensis, a wide range was offered power units consisting of petrol and diesel units. The petrol part is formed by a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 110 Horse power and a return of 145 Nm of thrust, a 1.8-liter “aspirated” engine that produces 129 forces and 170 Nm, as well as a 2.0-liter engine that generates 150 “horses” and 200 Nm.
There was also a 110-horsepower 2.0-liter turbodiesel producing 250 Nm of torque.
Motors were combined with "mechanics" in five steps or a 4-band "automatic", the drive was exclusively front-wheel drive.

At the heart of the "first" Avensis is the "bogie" Toyota "T" with independent spring suspension with shock absorber MacPherson struts in a circle. Disc wheels are used on each of the four wheels. braking devices, in front supplemented with ventilation. The steering mechanism of the model is equipped with a hydraulic booster.

The list of advantages of the 1st generation Toyota Avensis combines overall design reliability, a roomy interior, efficient engines, acceptable fuel consumption, a comfortable suspension that provides excellent ride comfort, pleasant finishing materials and good equipment.

But there were also some shortcomings - this is not the best sound insulation in the class, fuzzy gear shifting, in bad weather they throw themselves heavily side windows and mirrors, low ground clearance.

Yes, Toyota Avensis will not impress your friends, and you will not get an adrenaline rush behind the wheel, but your wallet will appreciate its reliability. In the reliability ratings of the German TUV and ADAC, Avensis has always occupied high positions.

Toyota Avensis I 1997-2000

Model history

Toyota Avensis debuted in the fall of 1997, replacing the Carina E model. Two years later, a 2-liter D-4D diesel engine appeared in the engine lineup. In 2000, Avensis underwent restyling: the headlights and rear lights, and the Toyota badge moved from the hood to the grille. Production of the first generation Toyota Avensis ended in 2003, making way for the next generation Avensis.

Toyota Avensis I 2000-2002

Engines

R4 1.6 (101 - 110 hp)

R 4 1.6 VVT-I (110 hp)

R4 1.8 (110 HP)

R 4 1.8 VVT-I (129 hp)

R4 2.0 (128 HP)

R4 2 0 VVT-I (150 hp)

R 4 2.0 TD (90 hp)

R 4 2.0 D-4D (110 hp)

Among gasoline engines, all units are worthy of attention, with the exception of the weakest 1.6-liter engine. This engine is too small for such a big car. In addition, it is often necessary to change the shaft position sensors and lambda probes. The first Avensis with a 1.6 16V engine had problems due to a burnt cylinder head gasket. In addition, the cast-iron motor has a belt-type timing drive and is prone to cylinder wear. The block of the new 1.6 16V VVT-i is cast from light alloys, the timing drive has received an almost eternal chain, and the cylinder walls have become more resistant to wear.

Toyota Avensis I 1997-2000

With extreme caution, you should approach the issue of purchasing a car with a VVT-i engine. The first copies after restyling often had problems with the variable valve timing system.

Toyota Avensis I 2000-2002

In vehicles with gasoline engines at high mileage, the ignition distributor often fails. In addition, with “age”, motors begin to take oil little by little.

The 90-horsepower TD may not please with its dynamics and pleasant silence, but it does not present unpleasant surprises. What can not be said about the D-4D: you have to change failed nozzles, a turbocharger, and sometimes a too delicate dual-mass flywheel.

Technical features

All versions of Toyota Avensis I have front axle drive. There are two gearboxes: 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual. Front and rear suspension Toyota independent type. IN EuroNCAP crash tests The first generation Avensis earned 4 stars. The car was offered in body styles 5-door hatchback, sedan and station wagon.

Defects

When viewing Avensis, you need to pay attention to the trunk - is there any water inside. It gets there through the joints of the sheet metal of the body in the area of ​​​​the luggage compartment.

Fails on many instances central locking. As a rule, the faulty module responsible for the operation of the actuator is to blame for this. You should also check the operation of power windows, which quite often fail. However, electrical problems are more typical for the pre-styling version of the model. In the statistics of failures, there is also an ignition lock.

On the first copies, the noisy operation of the box is noted while driving in third gear. But this does not mean that the box is faulty. In addition, there are cases of failure of the synchronizers of the 4th and 5th gears, which makes it difficult to turn them on.

Until the fall of 2000, front brake discs often overheated and warped easily. This led to the appearance of a beating on the brake pedal when braking and vibration on the steering wheel. After restyling brake system has been upgraded.

Despite good protection from corrosion on older cars there are outbreaks of corrosion foci. They must be looked for, first of all, on the bottom, thresholds and lower edges of the doors. The exhaust system is also subject to corrosion.

Avensis owners also complain about the creaking of plastic in the cabin. The front seats sag over time, become uncomfortable and require repair. Some note the insufficient efficiency of the heater in severe frosts in winter.

Avensis suspension is quite hardy. However, its inspection is required. Periodically it is necessary to change the racks and bushings of the stabilizers. In older copies, sometimes it tears out the fasteners of the front stabilizer roll stability. In addition, during the inspection it is necessary to check the condition of the beam rear suspension. It is also necessary to check the condition of the drive shafts, which are most likely already very “tired”.

Toyota Avensis is a sound and rational choice for car enthusiasts who value reliability more than dynamics and status. In addition to reliability, this Japanese car boasts spaciousness inside and good ergonomics.

➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Quality of finishing materials
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Reliability
➕ Spacious interior(lack of a central tunnel at the rear)
➕ Design

Advantages and disadvantages of Toyota Avensis 3 identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Toyota Avensis 1.8 and 2.0 with mechanics and CVT can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

I have been operating the machine since August 2011. Mileage is 61,000 km. So far I have only consumables. Even the battery is native, never recharged. In any frost machine never failed. Considering that I live in the north, this is a serious indicator. In fairness, it must be said that it is in the garage, but the garage is cold.

Excellent exterior. Reliable in operation. Summer consumption: track - 7 liters, mixed - 9 liters, winter - 12 liters (with warm-ups). The interior warms up perfectly in winter, the tightness is good, it keeps heat, and in summer dust does not penetrate into the interior.

Noise isolation is good, it does not interfere with conversation on the highway. Dual zone climate control works flawlessly. There are no complaints about the variator. AI-92 eats without problems. sport mode good helper on the track when overtaking. The electronics didn't fail.

But the suspension is harsh, I would like it to be softer, for example, like the Camry. There are not enough additional winter options (steering wheel heating, windshield). I personally miss cruise control on the highway.

Yuri Naletov, review of Toyota Avensis 1.8 (147 hp) CVT 2011

Video review

By salon... Dashboard far from the worst. And the instrument panel, in general, in my opinion, is very good - informative and with a pleasant backlight (orange / lunar optitron).

Ergonomics. There are no surprises here. Everything is Toyota. For me it is convenient, as far as the controls on the steering wheel and climate control are concerned. But not the driver's seat. It is disastrously inconvenient for me, and not only. Of those who were offered to evaluate the seat, only one in five sat comfortably on it.

Upholstery quality. Alas, they did it in a European way sparingly: not only is it simple, but it is also made of environmentally friendly plastic. It is enough to swipe your finger to leave a noticeable mark that cannot be removed just like that. In addition, the fabric on the seats is very easily soiled, and the rugs are foam rubber squalor ...

What we liked: absolutely flat floor at the back (no tunnel); the rear backrests are lowered, and separately; there is a hatch in the trunk, while the trunk itself is very roomy, and taking into account the folding backrests, it’s just huge. Unfortunately, the trunk lining leaves much to be desired.

Transmission - CVT (K311, if memory serves). It works in a CVT way - without shocks and all the charms of the "hydra", although sometimes light shocks are present in the traffic jam. There is a sport mode - this is from the evil one, nothing but high speed and gasoline consumption. It's not a sport at all. Such modes are in demand only in the mountains.

The suspension is stiffer than the Camry. How else? But at any speed (even on the comb) holds the road perfectly. Toyota account.

Behavior on the road. A lot depends on the driver. It did not get better on Avensis, and the electric amplifier did not add feedback. Feeling as if you turn the wheels through a rubber band - there is no instant reaction. The steering wheel, although it is filled with heaviness when accelerating, is not informative and not accurate.

Noise isolation. The bottom is dressed in plastic, like on the "Germans", there are rear fenders. Already better, but it was not enough. Seals and door locks, fixing the doors in the locks - remained the same. Doors on a bad road treacherously creak (squeak) and sometimes even knock dully in the openings.

Review of Toyota Avensis 1.8 (147 hp) on a 2009 CVT

Engine + transmission. The engine here is a 2-liter with a CVT. In general, I like this combination, thanks to the CVT, the car accelerates like a diesel locomotive, smoothly, without jerks. The engine is quite enough, you definitely don’t wake up offended in the city.

The "sport" button or manual mode can slightly improve the dynamics if you need to "shoot" sharply and merge into a dense stream from the background. There are also no particular problems with overtaking on the highway, although an amendment should be made here, I always drive alone, rarely with another passenger, so I don’t know how a fully loaded car behaves.

The engine is quite economical, on the highway on a cruise at a speed of 120 km / h (2,000 rpm) consumption is about 7 liters, from 140 km / h (2,500 rpm) - 7.5-8.0 liters, from 160 km / h (3,000 rpm) - 8.5 liters. In the city, consumption is from 12 to 17 liters, depending on driving style, the number of warm-ups, flow density and other factors. The engine oil does not eat a single gram, from replacement to replacement, though it works, like many toyt engines, a bit noisy.

suspension and handling. The car is a little stiffer than the Camry in the 35th body. It handles amazing on 17-inch wheels, not a BMW, of course, but it's the best I've ever driven. On 16 discs and winter tires already becomes more rolled, but at the same time more comfortable.

The electric power steering does its job at 5+, in the parking lot the steering wheel is light, but at speed it is poured with a pleasant weight. The car almost does not react to rutting, it feels like you are driving on rails. On the track, I "get high", it does not shake, like the same Camry on transverse waves - the car always remains under control.

Review of Toyota Avensis 2.0 (152 hp) with CVT 2010

Appearance. I read the reviews, who cares. Who doesn’t like the face, who doesn’t like the ass. me here appearance I like it, the only thing I agree is that why holes in the bumper if there are no foglights anyway? I removed these plugs and painted them white. And everything else is great.

Salon cloth. But I can say that the fabric is not bad. Considering that in 3 years and 100,000 km my car has not seen seat covers, then you can put a solid five. The driver's seat was a little worn, as I often travel. I'm doing dry cleaning this summer. rear seat normal, as there is a bedspread on the back sofa. The lining of the front armrest went a little “wave”, since the right hand always lies there.

Good optitronnaya backlight, adjustable in brightness. I like the steering wheel (it turns easily and returns to initial position), electric booster, good push-button handbrake. The front panel is good, there are no scuffs. The only thing where the thresholds, then yes - it scratches and washes very badly. There are traces.

There is a lot of space, there is no back in the middle of the pipe, a flat floor. Power windows in front, paddles in the back. The child constantly turns them back and forth, but everything works, there are no problems.

Engine. On the engine I will not write much. The engine compartment is all in the mind, everything is in plastic, nothing gets dirty. By the way, the oil does not eat at all, from maintenance to maintenance without problems, the oil is always the same as it was filled in, the color does not change at all, although it has already run for a hundred.

According to the dynamics, the engine wakes up after 3 thousand revolutions. Acceleration from a traffic light is weak, although if the slippers are on the floor, then yes, it shoots well. This engine behaves well on the track, that's where he feels at ease. At a speed of 100 km / h, the car accelerates very briskly, sometimes I don’t even switch from 6th when overtaking, but if you need to accelerate, it’s better to 5th.

Trunk. There is nothing special to write. The trunk is huge. We somehow went to the sea, while I had a stroller there and a bunch of suitcases. On the way back we loaded more watermelons. There is also a spare wheel (I have never used it, it is brand new), a jack, a towing pin and gloves.

There are no complaints about the suspension for 100,000 km at all, everything works like new, nothing rattles or knocks. Nothing has changed yet. The brakes are excellent. The car slows down very quickly.

Review about Toyota Avensis 1.8 with mechanics 2011

For almost five years I have been driving a third-generation restyled Toyota Avensis. I have one of the last copies of this model, which were sold officially in Russia.

In terms of equipment, Toyota Avensis was already inferior then modern cars. My car has a simple CD player. Since I took from what was available, I had to be content with a fabric interior of not the highest quality.

The interior is gloomy, but nothing creaks so far. Salon is spacious, good ergonomics. The trunk is roomy, the baby stroller fits freely, but there are no compartments for small items, and the lid has massive hinges that can easily damage the load.

Weak paintwork, already after the second winter, the front edge of the hood and the bumper were completely chipped. After a small accident bumper and hood completely repainted. Very soft glass, quickly overwritten by wipers, I have already changed it twice.

But the car is trouble-free in operation. I drove 95,000 km, I only changed the brake discs and stabilizer struts. Great motor, powerful enough and economical. In the city, consumption is about 10 liters per 100 km, on the highway 7-8 liters.

At first there were some concerns about the reliability of the variator, but so far it works fine. In winter, the engine starts easily even in severe frost, and the interior warms up quickly.

Handling is good, brakes are effective. Noise isolation of the wheel arches is not very good. Ground clearance normal even for our operating conditions, but the front bumper is a bit low. The suspension is somewhat stiff, but the energy intensity is not bad.

Ivan Akamov, review of Toyota Avensis 1.8 (147 hp) with CVT 2012