Good day. In today's recording, I will tell you about the weaknesses of Toyota Avensis 2003-2008. The article will be useful for everyone who assesses the feasibility of acquiring this car. We agree on the shore - the article is written by a dealer, so the layouts at the price of ownership you will not find, but what time is it and what to watch when buying is described quite objectively.
The car enthusiasts are accustomed to believe that there is nothing in the world. On the one hand, cars from japanese companies They are indeed headed by many ratings of reliability and out of order noticeably less often of the majority of classmates, but in reality it turns out that the "Japanese" will not call the silent operation. Weak places or features in design toyota cars Also enough. And the visual example is the Toyota Avensis of the second generation, which debuted in 2003 and still uses steady demand in the used car market.
Body and salon.
There is no complaints to the body of the Japanese car, but there is it to his front optics. Not only are the headlights of Avensis often fade, so also the mirror of the reflector in them crepts after 2-3 years of operation of the car. As a result - the headlights cease to be properly covered by the road. In addition, after 7-9 years of operation, the Toyota Avensis usually fails the headlight washer motor. It is for this reason, on the disassembly, it is extremely rare to find live headlights, and the fact that the Chinese are offered, it is suitable only for external view For sale. Shines quite bad.
Salon Toyota Avensis of the second generation, even with age, creak does not begin, but without this, there are enough complaints about it. So, for example, after 100 thousand kilometers, the driver's seat in the Japanese car begins to pushed, and well-notable scorches appear on its upholstery. To the same mileage, many Avensis owners begin to complain about problems with the correct distribution of air flows when working climatic installation. It happens because of the damper drive failure. In addition, it is worth being prepared for the fact that the heater motor and will refuse to work at all. The reason for this is the worn brushes of the electric motor.
A little later, Avensis begins to upset more serious problems. After 150-200 thousand kilometers on a Japanese car, an air conditioner compressor may fail. And this is not all. The refusal of resistors in the electrical circuits is a serious problem, though you call, however, to spend time and money to eliminate this malfunction will still have to.
Engines and their disadvantages.
The most popular engine installed on the Toyota Avensis of the second generation is the gasoline "four" volume of 1.8 liters (129 horsepower). And to call it reliable and unpretentious will not work even with the stretch. Due to the constructive miscalculation, power units that were collected until 2005 ,. On some cars, oil consumption reached one liter per thousand kilometers, which exceeds all reasonable limits.
In time, the Japanese finished the design of the oil-grip rings and the pistons, which solved the problem. However, other problems remained. The main of them are jackets of connecting rod inserts, which appear after 80-90 thousand kilometers. In addition, the owners of Toyota Avensis of the second generation should be prepared for characteristic diesel location, which may appear after a run of 70-100 thousand kilometers. It occurs on an immentable engine and indicates the need to replace the tensioner drive belt hinged units. 
Double-liter petrol aggregate (147 horsepower) although demanding of fuel quality, but in terms of reliability looks a little better engine 1.8 liters volume. The largest problem of the two-liter motor AVENSIS - pulling and breaking the thread of the cylinder head bolts. In fairness it is worth saying that this problem did not receive a mass distribution, but the fact remains a fact. So buy a used car and after some time to upset on a very expensive repair can also owners of Avensis with a two-liter engine.
2.4 liter engine (163 horsepower) Under the hood Toyota Avensis is not found too often. And the moreover. After all, according to reliability, it is this power unit that seems optimal. Only after 150-200 thousand kilometers, he begins to sweat the oil. His flow, however, rarely exceeds a couple of liters for ten thousand kilometers.
Diesels.
Installed at the Toyota Avensis of the second generation and diesel engines, but cars with them in our market are extremely rare. Yes, and there is no point in buying them, since modern diesel power units are extremely sensitive to the quality of fuel, and after 150-200 thousand kilometers certainly grieved with problems with the EGR valve. The minuses of Diesel engines Avensis include the fact that most non-core mechanics with them are practically not familiar.
Weak transmission places.
Shift boxes installed on a Japanese car also cannot boast high reliability. For example, it may start to buzz after 60-100 thousand kilometers. The fault of the primary and secondary shaft bearings. And the worst thing is that it is impossible to pull with repair, because in the worst case, the delay can end the box with the jam. After 100-150 thousand kilometers owners Avensis with mechanical box Gear shifts begin to notice that an increased effort is required to switch gear. Even after 50 thousand kilometers, it comes to replace the clutch. Against this background, the gear shift looks much more preferable. She does not deliver special problems.
Weak suspension sites.
In the japanese car suspension, the front stabilizer racks and sleeves are first. They maintain no more than 20-40 thousand kilometers. Rear stabilizer racks and sleeves serve about two times more. The remaining "consumables" is even more reliable. Hub bearings on the "second" Avensis withstand at least 150-200 thousand kilometers. Suspension levers with shock absorbers also possess the same resource.
Steering.
In the steering control of the Japanese car, the electric amplifier is considered a weak point, which was installed on the version with a 1.8 liter engine. Already after 30-50 thousand kilometers when turning the steering wheel, the owners of this version of Avensis can hear clicks or a plastic crackle, which indicates a flavor in a worm pair. As for steering tips, they tend to withstand at least 100-120 thousand kilometers.
Conclusion.
It feels that the second generation AVensis was designed at all Toyota engineers, but someone else. Weak places in the design of the Japanese sedan even too much. It makes only the fact that Toyota gradually corrected the existing shortcomings. So if you buy a second generation toyota avensis, then it is better to stop your choice on the freshest cars. Most of the "children's" problems have already been solved.
In conclusion, I suggest you to see this video review on Avensis of the second generation:
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Toyota Avensis of the second generation received the factory index T250. AVENSIS car market was released in 2003, where he lasted until 2008. He was going to three body versions: sedan, wagon and hatchback. In 2006, the model was subjected to insignificant restyling. Avensis enjoyed good popularity, largely due to an attractive appearance, a spacious salon, good chassis, high security and ... reliability. Although with the last not all smoothly - there are serious reservations.
Engines
Atmospheric could be installed under the hood gasoline engines The working volume of 1.6 l with a capacity of 110 hp (very rarely found), 1.8 liters - 129 hp (1 zz-Fe), 2.0 l - 147 hp (1AZ-FE) and 2.4 l - 163 hp (2AZ-FSE). Also in the range of engines there were diesel units with a working capacity of 2.0 l with a capacity of 116 and 126 hp. and 2.2 l with a capacity of 148 and 175 hp
Many owners of Toyota Avensis with gasoline engines note a tangible vibration of an engine operating at idle - after 50-100 thousand km. Sometimes the "pillows" of the engine become fault. But in most cases, it is not possible to establish the cause of vibrations. The owners are resorted to cleaning throttle valve, replacing candles, ignition coils, someone tries to "alter" the engine setup program. But everything is in vain.
The most popular 1.8 liter engine was with serious flaws. Motors collected until May 2005 had a large "oil appetite" due to the constructive miscalculation. Oil consumption could reach 1 liter per 1000 km, which will agree not enough. After the design of the pistons and the oil dialing rings was finalized, and the disease was cured. You can temper the appetite of the voracious motors after the "Capitals", replacing the rings and pistons. The cost of such a repair is about 35-40 thousand rubles. Another unpleasant situation is found with these engines - jackets of connecting rod inserts on motors of the 2007-2008 release during running about 60-90 thousand km. Fortunately, such cases are few. In the presence of such a defect, the owners noted a clearly pronounced outsider rattling under load in the range of 2500-3000 rpm.
The "diesellation" of the engine 1.8 liters on the non-heated engine indicates the need to replace the tensioner of the drive belt of the attached units. The problem may appear after 50-100 thousand km. The cause of foreign sounds is the wear of the plastic bushings of the tensioner. After replacing the bushings, turned to order from Kaprolon, the problem can be forgotten for a long time.
2.0 l gasoline engine is considered more demanding on fuel quality, but in fact there is a little problem with it. The serious trouble of these motors is to break the thread of the cylinder head bolts and their pulling. True, such cases are few. The essence of the problem - due to pulling the bolts, the head begins to lay down to the block, which leads to a refrigeration leakage, overheating of the motor, etc. etc. The cost of repair from 50 to 100 thousand rubles.
Also on 2-liter gasoline engines from under the "Cropped" sealing ring under the fuel pressure sensor, gasoline can begin to leak. This will notify the characteristic smell in the cabin, appearing when the climate is turned on. The sealing ring is recommended to replace the copper.
The engine is 2.4 liters on the background of the rest just "Painka". All gasoline engines ultimately after 100-150 thousand km begin to slowly take the oil, even modified 1.8 liters. As a rule, "oil appetite" to 150-200 thousand km does not exceed 1-2 liters per 10,000 km.
Diesel units in general are not capricious, but only the best varieties prefer diesel fuel. After 150-200 thousand km most likely have to face the need to clean the geometry of the turbine and the EGR valve. Diesel 2.2 liters can also be required to replace the cylinder head gasket. In addition, 2,2d-Cat, with a catalyst, until 2007 had problems due to catalyst tubes. After the design of the tubes has been changed, and to replace the previously installed, remkomplekt was released.
When running more than 100-150 thousand km, the pump (original about 3 thousand rubles), a thermostat (about 800 rubles), a starter (brush wear - about 1,600 rubles) may be asked for a substitution.
Transmission
A 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-speed "automatic" was installed in a pair of engines, with the exception of gasoline 2.4 l, which was combined only with a 5-range automatic transmission.
"Mechanics", contrary to the usual, turned out to be extremely unreliable. As a rule, it all begins with the appearance of a roiler when running more than 60-100 thousand km at a speed of 60-80 km / h. These are bearings of the primary and secondary shaft, and sometimes differential. It is not worth pulling with repair, otherwise some of the overtooks may end sadly. Cases of jamming box at the speed of this confirmation. A set of new bearings will cost 3-5 thousand rubles, and work on their replacement is 7,000 rubles.
The owners of Avensisov with the manual transmission after 100-150 thousand km also note the bad (difficult) inclusion of odd gears and rear, as well as the snacking of the lever at the first speed. Replacing the clutch problem solves for a short time. A new clutch set costs about 9,000 rubles, and its resource is about 150-200 thousand km.
"AUTOMAT" is much more reliable "Mechanics" and, as a rule, does not cause problems, but cases of unexpected repair are single.
Chassis
Toyota Avensis suspension is well coping with Russian roads And it does not "run." The front stabilizer racks and sleeves go more than 20-40 thousand km, rear - more than 60-100 thousand km. Front and rear hub bearings Serve more than 150-200 thousand km (6-7 thousand rubles assembled with the hub). The case to levers and shock absorbers when running less than 180-200 thousand km, as a rule, does not reach. Steering tips walk more than 100-120 thousand km.
When running more than 50-100 thousand km, the front caliper is often starting. To eliminate Bryakov, you need replacing guides.
At Toyota Avensis with an engine of 1.8 liters, an electric power steering is used, on the other - the hydraulic power plate. After 30-50 thousand km in the steering Avensis, clicks or plastic cracks may appear when the steering wheel is rotated. The reason is the backlash in the worm pair due to the wear of the plastic gear. To eliminate the lack, it is enough to rearrange the gear at an angle of more than 90 degrees.
Body and Salon
The Toyota Avensis Body Claims does not arise complaints, corrosion foci is not observed even on the first copies. Many, probably, noticed the difference in the shade of the front bumper and the hood of dorestayling AVENSIS. The first thought - the car repainted! But in fact, this is a feature of the factory painting dorestayling Toyota Avensis.
A lot of complaints caused the optics of the front headlights. In 2-3 years, the mirror of the light reflector crepts, and the headlamps stop normally illuminate the road. More often, the problem occurs on cars with xenon light. In addition, the headlight blocks themselves often fog.
Insects in the rear dimming - common phenomenon. The flashlight itself often sweats, and when removing inside it is detected to the floor of a glass of water. The reason is the proceeded seal that needs to be replaced.
On cars older than 7-9 years old may refuse the headlight washer motor (about 160 rubles) or jam the telescopic nozzle due to dirt. In winter, a plastic pin of a gas tank hatch castle is completely lit. The new mechanism is sold only as a collection of 3-5 thousand rubles. But manifesting the smelter, the pin part of the pin can be glued. In frosts can be twisted the mechanism of folding / folding the outer mirrors.
Doors' locks do not like the simultaneous jerking for the handle and trigger the central lock on the closure / opening. This leads to the destruction of the plastic axis of the lock of the lock and loss of working capacity. The new castle costs about 3-4 thousand rubles.
Salon Toyota Avensis is assembled from strong materials and does not inclined to the screens. The cause of periodic creaks in the area of \u200b\u200bthe windshield or rear windows becomes plastic hooks of the guides that need to be cut off.
When running more than 100-150 thousand km. Some drivers notice that the seat begins to be pushed, and weakness appear on the leather seat trim. Sometimes the seat creates, due to the contact of the springs with a skeleton of the chair. On cars older than 7-8 years old is encouraging the seats of the seat with a heater.
After 100-150 thousand km, km can shack or latter dammes of the flaps, and problems appear with the correct distribution of streams. As a rule, first fails the drive from the passenger side, and after some time and driving. Often it is possible to restore the performance of the drive after cleaning and lubricating contacts. The heater motor can refuse due to the wear of the electric motor brushes.
When running more than 150-200 thousand km, the air conditioner compressor failure is found. The pulley damper plate discharge occurs more often due to the compressor subcuting. The cause of the "wedge" is the leakage of freon and, accordingly, lubrication from the system.
Simultaneous highlighting ABS, TRC OFF and VSC may indicate an insufficient charge rechargeable battery. But more often the reason in the Bosch ABS block is a mass break on the board. The cost of the new block is about 80,000 rubles, on the author's assembly, you can find a block for 5-8 thousand rubles. Any wizard engaged in the repair of electrical equipment will be able to find the place of cliff and overpass the track for 1-2 thousand rubles.
Due to the refusal of resistors in electrical circuits, no Displays display information on-board computer (on dorestaylah) and head unit. The cost of repair is about 1.5-2.5 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
Toyota Avensis of the second generation leaves after himself an ambiguous impression. Here, the usual reliability is adjacent to ridiculous structural miscalculations and disadvantages. The ideal choice will be Toyota Avensis with a 2.4 liter engine. These cars had only automatic box Transmission and high level of equipment.
Toyota positions itself as a manufacturer of expensive, but reliable cars. Leaving behind concern Vag."Toyta" ranked leadership in the world car market. But Avensis was an exception, without justifying the amount of sales in the CIS. What are the reasons? I'll tell you about it further.
History
In 2003, Toyota launches mass production AVENSIS of the second generation T 250. The expected excitement did not happen: due to low level Sales for Europe expanded the range of configuration, added to the power line diesel units, even reduced Camry supplies, but nothing helped. It is noteworthy that Camry 30 was cheaper than "Avensis", despite the prestige and class. Secondary market The CIS was replenished with cars from Europe, thanks to the created image reliable, inexpensive car with optimal power line. Today, the car is massively imported into Ukraine and unsociable territories from Europe, most often in the body of the station wagon and Liftbek with diesel engines, in view of the attractive value of the "Europeans".
Gasoline engines started from a volume of 1.6 to 2.4 liters, for Europe added a couple of "diesel engines". The front-wheel drive is extremely rarely found all-wheel drive versions. For the CIS, the body of the sedan became popular. Undoubted dignity is the exquisite work of engineers in the field of chassis, as well as good furnishing materials of the cabin. Competition The car is Opel Vectra C, previously mentioned in one of my articles, and MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS W203.
What about us with reliability?
About body
If you fell out completely rotten Avensis, be sure - the car visited a major accident. But it is also impossible to call resistance to corrosion too. The body is not fully galvanized: "charms" of thin paintwork appear on racks and frame windshield. Squares over time are transformed into corrosion foci. The owners celebrate water from entering the cabin through the bog of the windshield in the roof area.
The outer part of the wheeled arches is corrosive over time. Incomplete sneakers provoke the appearance of rust in the rear arches. Unfortunately, the process of corrosion in this area is not stopped, so there are often a car with a fallen arch.
The level of protection of the bottom is a little better. Small foci of corrosion at the fastening site rear rates Do not cause concerns. It is important to monitor the condition of the metal in the field of factory sealant on the front side meters. The expanded paint on the front glasses urgently requires attention, as it is not far to the formation of through holes. When buying a car, you need to carry out a complex anti-corrosion treatment with the use of high-quality materials.
Light optics - solid minus model. The front headlights are purified through several, and the mileage is not important. On this occasion, the company has created an revocable campaign, but the lapure of the headlights did not disappear anywhere. Over time, the tightness between the glass and the housing is lost, and the headlight flows. You have to change the headlight with the lens. On the restyled version of the problems, they decided that in these cars the headlights are more faster. The rear lights are so sealed that they become housing for flies, not to mention the presence of water inside the case.
Quality seam rear glass Shows itself in frosts - water through the seam leaks on the head rear passengers. You have to erase yourself. If you slightly slam the front doors - you will have to get the glass inside the door, as they break off from the guides. Heating side mirrors warms weakly. But the heated janitors performs a different function - forms cracks on the windshield.
Door seals after a few hundred thousand kilometers lose hermeticity. The experienced owners inside the sealer focus on the tube, but it does not get rid of heightened noise, although the model does not differ in special noise insulation.
What in the salon
High-quality material has a property with age to make screens and crickets. The frame of the seats also creaks, and to eliminate the problem will have to fully disassemble the seats. Motor compartment Well noise insulated, which you will not say about the arches and the bottom where the main noise in the salon comes from. Some owners did not neglect additional noise insulation by solving the factory problem. The air conditioner can bring in the most inopportune moment: fails the compressor coupling due to the imperfect design. In the rest of the cabin, even after 15 years it looks worthily, without special traces of operation.
Electrical part
The electrician of the car is also able to deliver the hassle, namely:
- the resource of the generator barely exceeds 100 thousand km, after which glitches are noticed electronic systems and dull light headlights;
- the rear lights should be often changed (due to the problem of tightness);
- often on the instrument panel burning a whole "garland" control lamps by different reasons (dirty throttle and candles, failure of the oxygen sensor);
- permanent pollution of DMRV.
To realize the many causes of faults need comprehensive diagnostics mechanical part, for example: dirty inlet module, clogged nozzles, low pressure of the fuel pump, etc. The owners of Avensis T250 recommended the acquisition of the OBD2 scanner for understanding and eliminating the ECU errors alone.
Chassis, steering and brakes
Brake system It is reliable if each replacement of the pads to change the anthers of the guide brakes and their pretty lubricate them. The ABS block often sins failures at work until the failure.
With the move of part, everything is fine: in the shock absorbers, a resource is 150,000 km, which today is solid. Cars with a mileage of 200,000 km "sit" still on the original suspension, except for bushings and stabilizer racks. Silent blocks I. ball supports And the bearings of the front supports vary separately. The only nuance is weak hub bearings that need to be replaced every 100,000 km.
Rear suspension design. This is a "multi-dimension" MacPherson, which gives comfort, provided the perfect suspension state. If you do not pay attention to the rack-guide, the smallest backlash will lead to a drift on the road.
Once a year you need to make trouble-convergence, but here a surprise is laid here - the risen bolts that need to cut with a grinder.
The electric power steering is not distinguished advanced characteristics. Often, the wines of everything, the "garage" repair of the rail with the support of the rail and the permutation of the gear places. The problem is characteristic of motors 1.8. In versions with 2 and 2.4 engines costs GUR. Dorestayling versions suffer a constant flow from under the pump. Active taxiing, dirty oil and refilling pump oil type dexron will lead to a sustainable breakdown. For GUR, it is necessary for individual oil with low viscosity Pentosin.
About transmissions
In half the drive half-axis - typical problem Toyota, and the fault of that corrosion, but the shrus is very reliable. The gearbox can "please" the sudden breakdown of the bearing of the secondary shaft and the flow of oil from under the seal of the shaft. If you do not notice the emptying of the CATER CTP in time, then it will have to be thrown out, since it will completely "killed" the bearing will break through the entire intermediate mechanical transmission. History with automatic transmission is the opposite. Resource automatic transmission exceeds the resource of the engines. The automatic transmission is withstanding the torque above the factory values, but everything can be broken. For reliability, you will have to pay frequent replacement of oil. If the box works in high loads, the back cover will be the first to erase the frictional. In if the oil is not changed on time, the Maslonasos will order to live long immediately.
Power line
Toyota motors are traditionally reliable. Many legends go about the 1zz series engine, and some of them are truth. Despite the interesting modern solutions, there are no legendary reliability. Reduces the life of motors Cooling system, catalysts, engine wiring and engine support.
I will gain a popular engine 1zz-Fe 1.8. Claims to the motor are more than justified by the following facts:
- "Raw" piston group until 2005;
- a weak chain timing;
- the GBC design does not imply a full range of valves;
- no repair sizes of pistons, rings and liners;
- elevated oil consumption.
The lightweight cylinder block is vulnerable to overheating, which is why it flounds on the author's challenges.
There are good moments: the sleeves change, spare parts for motor inexpensive and common. Motor potential 300-400 thousand k.m. Acquisition of Avensis with the "Dead" Motor will entail serious financial spending, so diagnose the unit needed along and across.
RESULTS
Toyota Avensis T250 - a car, which after 15 years does not lose relevance among fans of the brand. Like all cars, loves timely service and high-quality details. Unfortunately, not all nodes and aggregates are subject to the "Toyotovsky" quality, like all car marketing era.
Rare motors 1.6 3ZZ-FE (110 hp) and the most popular 1.8 - 1zz-Fe (129 hp) until 2005 suffered from problems with the maslip. Toyota clearly unfortunately picked up the piston rings, but over time, this problem eliminated. Most of the earlier Avensis motors are already capital, however, the quality of these repairs remains in question. The difficulty of recovering the killed options is exacerbated by the fact that there are no repair sizes of the pistons, and there is no shower of the valves, they adjacent directly to the GBC, so in the case of critical wear, the block needs to be guilized, and the "head" changes assembly.
- The timing chain on zz-motors has an unpredictable resource, but you can focus on the figure of 120-150, while listening to outside sounds on the cold.
- There are no hydraulic components, so that once in 100 thousand, prepare money on the selection of pushers in height and adjusting the heat gap in the valve mechanism.
- On AZ-engines, the problem of the masselet is not characteristic and the chain goes longer - on average 200 and more than thousands, although it will not call it eternal either. This also applies to 2.0 (1AZ-FE / 1AZ-FSE 147-155 hp), and 2.4 (2AZ-FE / 2AZ-FSE 163 hp).
- Two-liter engines had another problem with spontaneously unscrewed bolts of cylinder cylinder bolts. So if you see leak from under the "head", but about the repair with a strengthening of the thread (this was done, including the guarantee), the owner knows nothing, the replacement of the gasket may not do.
- The main trouble is that most of the "older" motors are here with direct injection D4. The cost of the pump and nozzles are large, with a cold launch problem, the valves are fasterly covered by Nagar, and in the case of frequent trips for short distances in winter, without warming, the top of the cylinders suffers from the lack of lubricant. In general, as already mentioned, it is worth looking for an option with a distributed injection.
- Diesels are presented in two series: 1CD-FTV belt engine (2.0 116 hp), as well as three chains - 1ad-FTV (2.0 124 hp), 2AD-FTV (2.2, 150 hp) and 2AD-FHV (2.2 173 hp), and the last - with expensive piezoelectric nozzles instead of electromagnetic and cunning system of multistage purification of the exhaust D-Cat. As already mentioned, they should not bind to dieselks due to the very high cost of the fuel system components.
- In addition to standard problems, 1CD-FTV also has a clearly overestimated regulations for replacing the timing belt. 150 thousand he is not always groaning - it is better to reduce it, and two times.
- Motors of the AD series have another problem - too aggressive mode eGR worksthat dosed so much exhaust to the inlet that the Nagar formation exceeded all expectations. Cleaning EGR should occur here at each then. Additionally, AD-motors are also famous for weak gasket GBC. - Keep track of antifreeze leaks.
This "Japanese" of English origin is suitable for those who have come, reasonable and self-confident people who are not chasing new or original things.
Even at the time of his appearance, Toyota Avensis of the second generation did not surprise much originality. He is inherent in a discreet design, not deprived of attractiveness. At the same time, even seven years later, this model does not look outdated. What to say is a self-sufficient gentleman (Avensis was produced at the Toyota plant in the UK).
Like the predecessor, in the gamma modifications Toyota. Avensis II is sedan, wagon and liftback. In Ukraine, only classic sedans were officially sold. A year before the completion of production (in 2007), the model was restyled, however, the changes were so insignificant that only experts could be determined: for example, on a radiator lattice - in the old versions of its bottom smooth, on "fog-tums" in front bumper - They are rectangular and back lanterns - Their protective cap is completely red (all of these versions 2003-2007 in.).
Delicious "minced"
This "Japanese" is distinguished by good passive security - According to the results of crash tests --Euroncap in 2003, he won the maximum 5 stars. Even in the basic execution of TECHNICAL - 9 (!) Airbags. By the way, Avensis became the first in its class a model equipped with a knee airbag for the driver.
Attracts AVensis I. good level Equipment. So, even the basic versions look more attractive than many competitors: there is a rain and light sensor, aBS systems, Stability (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), Immobilizer, Central Castle, Power Suppliers and Mirrors, Multi-Multiple, Magnetol, dual-zone climate control, optitron instrument panel, adjustable in two directions Baranca, GUR.
The body is well protected from corrosion, and on this discipline comments to Avensis. Very qualitatively performed salon. It is decorated without excess pompousness and originality. At the same time, inside is very cozy, and Ergonomics are such that after a short time it seems that you know this car a long time ago. Noise isolation under the highest class models.
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Change the oil on time!
Despite the rather diverse line of power units, only gasoline versions of 1.8 liters and 2.0 liters officially sold in Ukraine. The first of the motors is equipped with a system of distributed fuel injection, and the second is direct (directly to the cylinders). Due to this, the 2.0-liter engine is characterized by more rigid and loud work on idling. All other modifications were covered with "gray" dealers and found from us extremely rarely.
Power units Used Avensis in our operating conditions can "hide" oil. Bad gasoline leads to the emergence of nagar, deterioration of oil properties and accelerated wear of the cylinder-piston group. For this reason, motorists branded hundred had to often repair engines. Moreover, the overhaul does not seem to be possible - the blocks of cylinders are made of aluminum alloys and soaking them under repair dimensions. You have to buy a new block or the "bobby" motor. As the operating experience has shown, to avoid problems, oil is desirable to change no more than 10 thousand km.
AVENSIS aggregates are equipped with a branded phase variance system VVT-I and the ignition system with individual coils for each of the candles. These systems work reliably and without problems. Motors are used expensive candles with electrode iridium tips ( original parts - 240 UAH.).
During operation, the fuel injection system needs to periodically clean the nozzles, throttle and air flow meter. Moreover, it is better not to do this, but to entrust work to those skilled in the art. The signal will serve as an unstable work at idle. To run in 100 thousand km, it may lose tightness of the engine front cover. Approximately at the same time there is a need to replace the multi-tone belt of attachments.
But the timing is not very demanding for maintenance - a durable metal chain is used. Once in 90 thousand km it is recommended to check the thermal gaps of the valves, although they have to regulate, as a rule, no more than 180 thousand km.
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Listen carefully!
Avensis - front-wheel drive car, equipped with MCP or ACP, and both types of aggregates are found with us almost in the same quantity. The Japanese ACP is not the most modern - 4-speed, but at the same time endowed with the possibility of manual gear - TipTronic.
The most troubled with "automata". But in "Mechanics" there were cases of failure of the support bearings of the shafts. The fault is manifested by the characteristic hum while driving. In order not to run into an instance with the "Radan" MCP, it is recommended to carry out a qualified car diagnostics.
To the grip equipped with hydraulic drive, no comments. The maintenance of the "automaton" is regular (every 90 thousand km) the oil replacement together with the filter, and the "mechanics" - replacing the lubricant every 60 thousand km.
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There are no boundaries for perfection…
Unlike the predecessor, the structure of the second-generation steering AVENSIS has improved - steering traction shift (earlier - together with the steering mechanism). In general, they serve not bad: they can hold 80-100 thousand km, and the steering tips are at least 150 thousand km. However, over time, a knock may appear in the steering wheel caused by the wear of the crossbar or the steering shaft mechanism.
Chassis Avensis is quite suitable for our roads - it is endowed with good energy intensity. Shakes and hard irregularities are being worked out quietly and elastically, it also copes with larger pit and patch. Confidently behaves the car and at high speeds. The steering is very "transparent" and allows you to well feel connected with wheels even in abnormal situations.
Suspension - independent with stabilizers transverse stability. McPherson applies ahead, and the back is a double design. Most often (every 40-60 thousand km) on our roads will have to change the bushings of stabilizers, the racks serve much longer - about 100 thousand km. The rear silent blocks of the front levers are equally capable, but the front and ball bearings go almost 200 thousand km. IN rear suspension The least (60-80 thousand km) serve Silent-blocks of the upper arm, the "rubber bands" of the lower more enduring - there are at least 100 thousand km.
Increases the cost of servicing the chassis that the "gum" of the front and rear levers in the "original" is supplied assembly, and in the "non-origala", the silent blocks of the front levers can be purchased separately.
The brake system equipped with disk mechanisms (front - ventilated) is effective. Its service is periodic (when replacing the pad) lubrication of guide calipers. Is that the most active drivers marked deformation brake discs. Claims for the reliability of the drum parking brake not.
You can, but carefully ...
Toyota Avensis is an excellent choice for middle-aged people and older, perfectly suitable for the role of a family car. At the same time, his future owner must have a consistently high income - spare parts and maintenance of this "Japanese" expensive. When buying a used Avensis, it is primarily important to find out the condition of potentially problematic aggregates: if it does not "eat" whether it is oil) and KP (whether the bearings are working in "Mechanics").
| Prices for new neorig. Spare parts, UAH. * | |
Farm / back. brands. Pads | |
Air filter | |
Fuel filter | |
Oil filter | |
Shock absorber front / rear. | |
Bearing hub front / rear. | |
Spherical bearing | |
Silent-block of the front lever | |
Sleeve / Rack front. Stabilizer | |
Tie Rod | |
Clutch, kit | |
* Prices may differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and modification of the car. Prices are provided by the store "Trash E99" ** with hub |
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from $ 13 thousand to $ 22.5 thousand | According to the catalog "Automaris" |
common data |
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Body type | sedan, Liftbek and Universal |
Doors / seats | |
Dimensions, d / sh / in, mm | 4630/1760/1480 and 4700/1760/1520 (UNIV.) |
Mass Curb / Full, kg | |
The volume of the trunk, l | 500/870 and 475/1500 (UNIV.) |
Volume of tank, l | |
Engines |
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Petrol 4-cylinder.: | 1.6 l 16V (110 liters s.), 1.8 l 16V (129 liters p.), 2.0 l 16V (147 liters s.), 2.4 l 16V (163 l. ) |
Diesel 4-cylinder.: | 2.0 l 16V Turbo (126 liters.), 2.2 l 16V Turbo (150 l. P.), 2.2 l 16V Turbo (177 liters.) |
Transmission |
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type of drive | |
5-st. Fur., 4-art. Auto |
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Chassis |
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Front brakes / rear | disk. VENT / DISC. |
Front / rear suspension | unqualified / independent. |
205/55 R16, 215/55 R17 |
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History
1997-2003
Produced first generation Toyota. Avensis.
03.03
The second generation of Avensis debuts on the Geneva Motor Show.
08.04
New 2.4 liter gasoline engine.
03.05
The installation of two turbo diesel engines with a volume of 2.2 liters and with a capacity of 150 and 177 liters has begun. from.
06.07
Restyling
09.08
The Paris Motor Show presents the next, third generation of Toyota Avensis.
Owner about Toyota Avensis
Laugh for a long time family car. Alternatively, he considered Opel Vectra, VW Passat, Honda Accord and Toyota Avensis. As a result, I chose to Avensis. This model attracted me to a rich equipment, a comfortable and spacious lounge, as well as a famous manufacturer's image, which produces some of the most reliable machines. During operation, this "Japanese" did not disappoint me - there was no serious problems with him. At the same time he pleases soft suspension and high comfort. From the comments, I would note a considerable fuel consumption - a 2.0-liter motor with a "machine" in the city "Eat" approximately 13 liters per 100 km. Such a high cost of spare parts and maintenance. For saving I go to a familiar mechanic.
Summary
Body and Salon |
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| Avensis is distinguished by high passive safety and rich equipment even basic versions. The cabin will delight the quality of manufacture, thought out ergonomics and spacing. | The peculiarity of our market is such that finding any other modification, except for the sedan, is impossible. And even for Avensis, expensive parts and service. Over time, the front optics may arise on the sub-genre instances. The salon was performed very well, the only characteristic problem - may fail the heated seats. |
Engine and transmission |
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| Thanks to the VVT-i system, the engines are characterized by good elasticity. Unpastened to service and gas distribution mechanism. "Automatic" Tiptronic reliable and trouble-free. | Selection of engines small. In aggregates, increased oil consumption due to wear of the cylinder-piston group. At the same time, there is no possibility to perform overhaul. The need to apply expensive candles with iridium tips and frequent cleaning of the fuel injection system. To 100 thousand km loses hermetic engine front cover. In "Mechanics", it is possible to fail the support bearings. |
Suspension, steering, brakes |
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| Chassis is characterized by good energy intensity, and steering - informative. Front suspension durable. | On our roads with time, the steering is broken. In the rear suspension, the "gum" of the upper levers differ in a small resource. With active ride possible deformation of the brake discs. |
Alternative
Market value ACCORD is high enough. However, it is supported by the good quality of the car and the reliability of most nodes and aggregates. Perfect for lovers of active ride - it is quite good stability and dynamics. Accord service costs expensive. The choice of engines is small, there are only gasoline versions on the market.
Compared to Avensis and Accord for Mazda6, sellers are asked less, while the choice of modifications is more. And our market really meet not only sedan, but also Liftbek and Wagon. At the same time, the reliability of this model is lower than the above-mentioned "Japanese". There are comments and about corrosion resistance. But challenges No worse than competitors.
Julius Maksimchuk
Photo of Andrey Yatsulyak
