Toyota Avensis 2012–2015 car dimensions: 4780 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,475 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin offers good space for passengers with comfortable seats. Manual air conditioning is standard on entry grades while dual-zone automatic climate control comes on higher ones. Cruise control is standard. A 6.1-inch or 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Bluetooth and USB is available from mid grades, often paired with a reversing camera. Parking sensors are optional or on higher trims. Pre-Collision System for automatic emergency braking, Lane Departure Alert and related aids are available on select higher grades or packs, becoming more widely fitted later in the period. Blind spot monitoring appears in optional safety packs.
The estate boot holds 543 litres with seats up and expands to 1609 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat. The load floor is level with the sill for easy loading, with side storage, underfloor compartments and cargo rails with movable hooks on most grades.
Braked towing capacity ranges from 1400 kg to 1800 kg depending on the engine, with unbraked at 500 kg. Payload is typically 495 to 592 kg. The estate's flat boot and rails suit light work or family loads without special heavy-duty options noted.
The cabin offers a spacious feel with supportive front seats redesigned for better shoulder and thigh support plus reduced fatigue on long trips. Higher grades add power adjustment with memory, heated fronts, leather or Alcantara trim, dual-zone climate control and electric lumbar. Touring Sports models can take a Skyview panoramic roof for extra light and airiness. NVH measures cut cabin noise for a quieter ride.
Petrol Valvematic and diesel D-4D engines with low CO2 output
Service intervals 10,000 miles or yearly for diesels, 12,500 miles for petrol
Five-star Euro NCAP rating
Seven airbags including driver knee as standard
VSC+, ABS, EBD, BA and ISOFIX standard
Toyota Safety Sense with pre-collision and lane alert standard from 2015
Engines focus on efficiency with Valvematic petrol units and D-4D diesels meeting Euro 5 then Euro 6. Combined figures stay competitive across the range without high running costs for most users.
Servicing stays straightforward with fixed intervals that stretch component life. Valvematic engines avoid full synthetic oil needs at those distances and use maintenance-free timing chains plus long-life plugs.
Safety starts with seven airbags, stability control and active headrests. The 2015 update adds Toyota Safety Sense as standard across grades for pre-collision braking, lane departure alert, auto high beam and road sign assist, securing another five-star Euro NCAP result.
The car holds value through strong reliability and a three-year 100,000 km warranty. Fixed-price services and easy access points keep ownership simple for high-mileage drivers.
Length 4780 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Avensis 2012–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota New Avensis DPL 2011 press kit, cars-data.com/autoevolution/reviews, Parkers/German brochure/Wikipedia.