Skip advert
Advertisement

Toyota Avensis

An all-new Avensis is on the horizon

After being on the market for five years, the current Toyota Avensis will be replaced by an all-new model in 2009. Like today’s car, the newcomer will be available as a saloon first with an estate following about half a year later. Though the car photographed is still camouflaged, certain details such as the bigger headlamps and the taillights – split in two parts at the new models – are visible.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Rumours suggest there will be a raised gearshift lever in the Avensis, inspired by the Auris, and a panoramic roof for the estate which is said to be much sportier than the existing version.

At first there will be a range of petrol and diesel engines to choose from, but Toyota is planning to offer the new Avensis as a diesel-hybrid, too, and four-wheel-drive will be on the options list as well.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Audi RS3 v Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – car pictures of the week
Hot hatch test
Features

Audi RS3 v Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we test three of the most sophisticated hot hatches on sale against each other on road and track – these are our favourite…
29 Mar 2025
Best hybrid cars 2025 – the benefits of EV and petrol power
Best hybrid cars 2025
Best cars

Best hybrid cars 2025 – the benefits of EV and petrol power

Hybrids are the perfect compromise for manufacturers and buyers at the moment, keeping petrol power for versatility and customer appeal but adding an …
31 Mar 2025
Honda Civic Type R (FN2) – the car world's greatest misses
Honda Civic Type R FN2
Features

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) – the car world's greatest misses

Its lineage contains some hot hatch greats, but the late-noughties Civic wasn’t one of them
26 Mar 2025