Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Test drive Toyota Avensis

Toyota put on the start of the third generation Avensis. Is it any doubt that "the baton is in good hands?" Not worth it.
Try to find out from friends what they think about the Avensis. I'm sure most will answer without too much thought, "What can I say, Toyota". In this brief description of the "packaged" stereotype, to some extent inherent in any of
the cars are toyotovskih. The meaning of a typical assessment is reduced to the utmost reliability, decent road performance, comfort and interior is not too expressive appearance respected Japanese brand cars. Avensis new third-generation "welded" to the same recipe. While cutting through rethought stylistic shape model was emotional, it is unlikely the new Avensis face handsome title. However, the world is ruled by subjectivity. And perhaps some of the aesthetes are imbued with J-factor - the Japanese original, which, according to the head of the Design Centre Toyota, Vahei Hirai, generally positive assessment is prepared.

As usual, the new Avensis added to the footprint. But only slightly. Salon has become larger. "Advert" meets the requirements of imposing their comrades. Chairs are hospitable, and pain in this regard, no danger to passengers, even in hours of travel. But to sit on the front seats need more careful - probable contact with the flat tops of the upper part of the doorway.

Concise, well-planned interior strict, carefully executed, and used in the decoration of high quality materials. He looks pretty conservative, but quite appropriate for a solid car D-segment. A few old-fashioned perceived loophole faded LCD Display with climatic information, which is located in the center console. This is particularly striking against the backdrop of a luxurious optitronnogo dashboard with a pleasant "orange-snow" illumination. Habitual hammer is missing: it replaces elektroklavisha brake. In principle, conveniently enough, but to frolic in the turns is taboo.

According to Chief Project Engineer Takashi Yamamoto, new Avensis exceeds the competition in the degree of saturation of the machine high-tech equipment. Bold! But be that as it may, even basic equipment, "Comfort" (a total of six) has a reasonable set of onboard delights, including air conditioning, "music" with CD/MP3/AUX, protivozanosnaya system, seven airbags and more. Then - on the rise. Apogee equipment - version of "Lux". Here is everything - from the skin and "bluetooth" to cruise control and adaptive biksenona from the rain sensor and a separate "climate change" to the key contact and Russified navigation. But especially in the Japanese version of the top trim proud of the center console, a source of inspiration for the creation of which served as a "takesumi" - Japanese charcoal made from bamboo. Since transportation of things in the new Avensis will be no problems. Capacious trunk sedan pyatisotlitrovy able to absorb the suitcases in reasonably sufficient quantities, and touring - all the goods abyss.

On the way, the new Avensis moderately dynamic and quite accommodating (we are talking about a car with a gasoline engine of 1.8 and an automatic transmission, in addition to which Russia will be available with version 1.6 and 2.0 engines and 6-step "mechanics"). Despite the relatively small displacement, traction power unit is enough for any of the phases of the temperamental movement. It is not surprising, since Toyota has made another step towards optimization of the engine. Specifically, the combustion process. Technology Valvematic, applied toyotovskimi engineers for diesel engines, allows you to control not only the change in timing, but also the lifting height of the intake valves. As a result - more power with respect to the parameters of the precursor at the best cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness. In addition, the developers of the Toyota matured to the use of the variator. The tandem of the new engine and gearbox Variable speed turned out good. The car accelerates smoothly and assertively. And at a decent (for a hundred) of velocity reserve thrust happy when overtaking.

Provided for manual and sport modes. The first is controlled by the selector of the variator, the second button is activated. He and the other, in fact, make the car faster. But hurried added little. Peculiar "Variable speed options" engine noise with heavy acceleration felt in the Avensis. However, the decibel thoroughly subdued. The suspension is good. The nature of her hard, that undeniable plus for handling, but also elastic enough to withstand uneven. Good-looking as the steering wheel. In spite of the electrical power (by the way, upgraded from the Auris), an information blockade is not observed. But at the "donut" no usual on the other makes the tides for the comfort of the thumbs. Everything else, such as braking and stabilizing system is functioning properly. Passive safety is, of course, is in order. Visibility is acceptable, and through the windows, and mirrors. In general, Toyota is a Toyota.

Advantages and disadvantages

+ Spacious cabin, good ride quality and reliability.

- Relatively awkward landing on the front seat, not very good soundproofing rear wheel arches.

Love - no love

Pleasantly

CVT provides smooth shifting, optimizing engine torque and fuel consumption.

Spacious

Body counter, compared to its predecessor, apart, front 100 mm, rear 50 mm.

Driving

The car accelerates adequately, exceedingly slow and good helm.

Salon

Spacious, well thought out, easy to use. Meets the requirements of five adults.

Comfort

A reasonable amount of goods available in the database. In the top version of the equipment does not leave much to be desired.

Security

The car is equipped with a full package of active and passive safety.

Price

Not determined. Presumably at the cost of its predecessor.

Our opinion

Making the next evolutionary step in the Avensis, "Toyota Motor", no doubt, will strengthen its position in the D-segment. Novelty has a lot of positive qualities that allow her to find her lover. A well-established image of an ultra-reliable car will be an additional asset in the competition.

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