| Toyota Avensis | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
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History[]
| First generation (T220) | |
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| Toyota Avensis GS (UK) | |
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| Production | 1997–2002 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Burnaston, Derbyshire (Toyota Manufacturing UK) |
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| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (103.5 in) |
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| Width | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
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Toyota introduced the Avensis nameplate on its new model, which was launched at the end of 1997. Although an extensive revamp of the previous generation Carina E, the only main common parts were the engines, with an all new style of body. The car was built at the Burnaston factory in Derby. At the same time, production of the five-door Toyota Corolla also started at the British plant.
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 station wagon was essentially the Japanese-market second generation Toyota Caldina. All of the range gave solid build quality, excellent reliability, a spacious comfortable interior, generous equipment, smooth ride quality and good refinement, but very little in the way of excitement.
The first generation Avensis received a facelift in August 2000. The engines were fitted with variable valve timing, satellite navigation was included as a standard feature along the range and the sporty Avensis 2.0 L SR(with body kit and tuned suspension) was added but overall sales remained low.
The first generation Avensis was also sold in South America. In Argentina and Brazil, it was sold as the Toyota Corona (as seen on brochures), but in Chile and Peru, it was sold as the Corona Avensis. In Greece, the Toyota Corona model name had long been synonymous with "taxi", so Avensis' sold for taxi use received "Toyota Corona" badging until the 2000 facelift. Models for private use and post-facelift taxis were Avensis, just like in the rest of Europe.
Development[]
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Honours[]
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Full BTCC Record[]
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| Year | Driver | Team | Class | Pos | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |