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Toyota Optimal Drive

Toyota Optimal Drive brings a new range of engines to Avensis, each designed to offer outstanding fuel economy and reduced CO2 without sacrifice in performance.

Toyota Optimal Drive Benefits for 2010 Avensis

Previous Model: 1.8 VVTi-petrol

New Model: 1.8 Valvematic petrol

without Toyota Optimal Drive with Toyota Optimal Drive
Power (DIN hp) 129 Power (DIN hp) 147 (+14%)
Torque (Nm) 170 Torque (Nm) 180 (+6%)
CO2 (g/km) 171 CO2 (g/km) 154 (-10%)
Miles per gallon 39.2 Miles per gallon 43.5 (+11%)
VED £175 VED £155 (-£20)

1.6 Valvematic Petrol

The new 1.6 Valvematic petrol engine retains all of the engine technology benefits of the existing 1.8 Valvematic VVT-i petrol engine. Emission's are a low 152 g/km, and acceleration is brisk, with a 0-62mph time of 10.6 seconds. Only available with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

1.8 Valvematic Petrol

By combining advanced valve-lift technology with lighter components, this engine boosts every key performance perameter - including an 18% uplift in fuel economy combined with a 14% increase in BHP. Available with 6-Speed Manual or Multidrive transmissions.

2.0 D-4D diesel

This powerful diesel combines 310Nm of torque with a fuel economy figure of 55.4mpg. With emissions recorded at 139g/km, this Avensis sits in VED band E.