Toyota Improves Safety Specification For Five-Star Avensis

The Toyota Avensis already has the distinction of achieving the highest five-star rating for passenger crash protection in Euro-NCAP testing. Now Toyota is strengthening its standard safety package by introducing Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and Brake Assist (BA) on all 1.8 VVT-i models.

These features are in addition to the standard ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and provide greater levels of control in hazardous driving conditions. VSC automatically controls engine output and braking to each wheel to keep the car under control when a loss of grip is detected. The driver is warned of the system activating by a buzzer and flashing light on the dashboard control panel.

Traction Control reduces wheelspin on slippery surfaces, using computer control to feed appropriate power to the driving wheels for smooth and secure pulling away and acceleration.

Brake Assist recognises emergency braking by monitoring brake pedal speed and pressure. It ensures that maximum braking performance is applied in an emergency situation and that the ABS and EBD functions operate fully.

The new specification will be introduced on 1 March. To take this into account, on-the-road prices for the 1.8 VVT-i models will rise by £382. This compares very favourably with option prices of up to £900 for similar systems from other manufacturers. VSC, TRC and BA are already standard on 2.0 and 2.4-litre VVT-i Avensis models.

At the same time, on-the-road prices for 2.0 and 2.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel Avensis models will increase by £132, significantly below the recent rises announced for a number of competitor D segment models. Full pricing details are given in the table below.

UK Avensis range pricing, effective from 1 March 2004

Grade	Model	Engine	OTR Price
T2	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i	£14,595
T2	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£15,595
T2	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre D-4D	£15,345
T2	Tourer	2.0-litre D-4D	£16,345
T3-S	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i	£16,095
T3-S	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£17,095
T3-S	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre D-4D	£16,845
T3-S	Tourer	1.8-litre VVT-i	£17,095
T3-S	Tourer	2.0-litre D-4D	£17,845
T3-X	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i	£16,095
T3-X	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£17,095
T3-X	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre VVT-i	£16,845
T3-X	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£17,845
T3-X	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre D-4D	£16,845
T3-X	Tourer	1.8-litre VVT-i	£17,095
T3-X	Saloon	2.0-litre D-CAT	£17,345
T4	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i	£17,595
T4	Saloon/Hatchback	1.8-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£18,595
T4	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre VVT-i	£18,345
T4	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£19,345
T4	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre D-4D	£18,345
T4	Tourer	1.8-litre VVT- i	£18,595
T4	Tourer	2.0-litre VVT-i	£19,345
T4	Tourer	2.0-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£20,345
T4	Saloon/Hatchback	2.4 VVT-i	£21,345
T4	Saloon	2.0-litre D-CAT	£18,845
T Spirit	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre VVT-i	£19,845
T Spirit	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£20,845
T Spirit	Saloon/Hatchback	2.0-litre D-4D	£19,845
T Spirit	Tourer	2.0-litre VVT-i	£20,845
T Spirit	Tourer	2.0-litre VVT-i sequential auto	£21,845
T Spirit	Saloon/Hatchback	2.4-litre VVT-i	£22,845
T Spirit	Saloon	2.0-litre D-CAT	£20,345

Our Toyota Avensis Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Avensis range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.

Price Range: £14,545 - £23,205
Body Styles:
Fuel: /
Models in the range: 28

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