Toyota Avensis 2nd generation (T25)

Production of the second Avensis started in February 2003. The sale started one month later.

With the Avensis T25 Toyota ventured new directions, yet independent design, which was drawn in the Toyota design studio in France. The previous engines remained and were supplemented only by another powerful engine with 2.4 liters of displacement. Surprisingly, the "European" Toyota was also sold to Japan. The 2.4 petrol direct injection engine  With 163 DN hp at 5,800 rpm and 230 Nm from only 3,800 rpm,  Avensis 2.4 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h. 

In Australia, the estate version of the Toyota Camry was replaced by the Avensis T25 estate, but only with the 1.8- and 2.0-liter engines. There were also differences between the United Kingdom and the 1.6-liter engine.The Toyota Diesel Clean Advanced Technology (D-CAT) concept was announced in early 2002. Toyota D-CAT is a revolutionary diesel emissions purification system whose most notable feature is the DPNR (Diesel Particulate and NOx Reduction system), a ‘world first’ single-catalyst system that reduces particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust emissions without the use of any additives. The Toyota D-CAT reduces NOx and particle emissions by 50% and 90% respectively, below Euro IV standards. The Toyota DAD D-CAT engine was developed to run on low-sulphur diesel  however, use conventional diesel, if necessary, presence of higher sulphur content, the sulphur Toyota DAD D-CAT matches conventional DAD's performance. Engine output figures the Toyota D-CAT unit are 116 DN hp at 3,600 rpm with 280 Nm of torque at only 2,200 rpm. This provides a top speed of 195 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11.2 seconds.

After Toyota completely ceased importing the Camry in the summer of 2004, the Avensis became the brand's best-selling saloon in Europe.

The Avensis Verso called Van was subjected to a facelift in autumn 2003 and continued to build until mid-2005.


In June 2006, the series received a facelift. New features included the turn signals in the wing mirrors, a new front apron and a radiator grille adapted to the family look. The interior was also upgraded technically and visually.In the models with xenon headlights from 2003 to 2007, there are often problems with the luminous efficacy after a few years, because the lenses become blind due to haze.

Small adjustments have been made to the suspension and steering system to achieve noticeable improvements in ride and handling quality.Suspension changes include retuned shock absorbers, adjustments to the bushes in the rear suspension and changes in anti-roll bar thickness.

The previous 2.0-litre D-4D engine is replaced by a new D-4D 130 unit that delivers improvements in every dimension; it is more powerful, offers faster acceleration, is more fuel-efficient, produces lower exhaust emissions and is quieter and smoother.Developing 124bhp (126 DIN hp) and 300Nm of torque at 2,400rpm, the D-4D 130 gives nought to 62mph acceleration in 10.3 seconds and a 124mph top speed. In combined cycle driving it can return 51.4mpg, with 146g/km of carbon dioxide emissions.

THE AVENSIS T180
The new Avensis also gains the 2.2-litre D-4D 180 engine, featured exclusively in a new top-of-the-range T180 model. This 175bhp (177 DIN hp). It moves the Avensis from rest to 62mph in 8.6 seconds and on a top speed of 137mph. Combined cycle fuel consumption is 46.3mpg and carbon dioxide emissions are rated at 161g/km.The D-CAT (Diesel – Clean Advanced Technology). This system includes Toyota’s DPNR four-way catalyst that continuously and simultaneously reduces nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions. As well as being highly efficient, it requires no maintenance.

The T180 model comes with some select extra features, including smoke-finished 17-inch alloys, smoked glass headlamps and leather and Alcantara upholstery engine line-up that includes the current 1.8 and 2.0-litre VVT-i petrol units and the 2.2-litre D-4D 150.The new styling features for a more dynamic look, including a new grille, front bumper and headlamp design, plus new-look rear lamp clusters. The door mirrors have also been changed and fitted with built-in indicator lights. In the cabin quality has been further improved with new upholstery and dashboard trim inserts.

The T2, T3-S, T3-X, T4 and T Spirit grades are carried forward but with some key changes to the equipment specifications. All versions gain the new door mirrors with integrated turn lights and more sophisticated audio system with improved sound reproduction and the ability to play digital music files stored on CD. T3-X models are fitted as standard with dusk-sensing headlights and height adjustment for the front passenger seat, with D-4D models additionally gaining cruise control. Cruise control is now standard on T4 models, too, while T Spirit versions benefit from a new six-disc CD autochanger.