Toyota Avensis (T220). 1997–2003 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1587, 1762, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1975 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC). Heavily revised Toyota Corona (T190) made at Burnaston, Derbyshire, with some wagons (called Caldina, covered separately) from Japan. Renamed Avensis, contraction of adventures and sisterhood (in Europe). Conventionally styled, slow and dull, though reliable. Mid-term changes in 2000 with variable valve timing added to engines. T codes from Corona retained, suggesting a continuation of the Corona lineage, with Avensis running parallel to Japanese production of Toyota Corona (T210). Wider than 1,700 mm limit in Japan—first-generation Avensis came in at 1,710 mm.

Manufacturing location: Burnaston, Derbyshire, England

Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Avensis | Predecessor: Toyota Corona (T190) | Successor: Toyota Avensis (T250)

q.v. Toyota Caldina (T210)