the engine is basically the same. however, its tuned differently to give the new one better fuel consumption. This new Avensis is compliant to Euro V standard.

although the body has been enlarged, i didnt feel the extra space while sitting in it.

Additions to the new Avensis, the park brake is now a switch. There’s an auxillary input for the stereo system. The electronic start button is not standard in all models. The new steering and display is more pleasant to the eye. All the interior lights are really bright!

On the minus side….the engine noise seems to be more audible in the cabin. They took out the auto dimming of the rear view mirror and made it optional. The side mirrors are not electronically retractable as standard. Radio antennae added on the roof because the window where the previous gen has the integrated antennae has shrunk.

to sum it up……i think i need to keep my 2nd gen avensis…unless i am willing to fork out plenty of extra to go for the next level up in the variation offering.

Toyota try to copy Honda??? Many Honda resemblance on this car…Look at the steering wheel..looks familiar? Wagon’s extra large moon roof and rear profile..similar to Honda Airwave wagon.

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? Smells off a Honda Fanboi.
Seriously you think any car that has an extra large moonroof the same profile apes the Honda? Its not like Honda didn’t ape anyone before. Frankly, I see no resemblence at all.

This is going to be thrown into the thick of things, with the Mondeo, newly designed Insignia and the E90 BMW.

Oddly enough, you don’t see a lot of Hondas in Europe….perhaps of thier weakness in diesel powerplants.

Why do they have to tarik the head lamp like tat????…zzz
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why don’t you ask the same question to the BMW 5 series?