For a new car, the British-built new Toyota Avensis looks and feels remarkably similar to the old one. The Avensis faithful will see this as a good thing. It’s safe, reassuring and reliable. First Name:Julian. Toyota Model: Avensis D-4D T3-X. Toyota Year: 2007. Location: Lancashire. Posted October 14, 2011. Ours, which is about the same age, and has engine type 1ADFTV does not have a DPF. I think that engine type is on the data plate on the pillar between the passenger side front and rear doors. Quote. The 2.2 D4D engine is one of Toyota’s most common engines in European models like the RAV4, Avensis and their other crossovers. And while excellent reliability is always expected from Toyota, you have to realize that simply the fact this is a diesel engine brings on a whole new plethora of possible issues. Offered in saloon, hatchback or Tourer estate form, the Avensis range today is broad and, reflecting its popularity with fleets, focuses on the 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre D-4D turbodiesels. Owning 3 days ago · Toyota Avensis 1. 8 T3-S Manual Hatchback Only 48k miles! Notoriously reliable, low mileage and with only 2 previous local owners. It may not excite you but it will outlive you. ULEZ compliant Service history HPI clear 2 keys Full V5 4 new tyres Condition-wise it is excellent. I am looking at an Avensis estate with the 2.0 1AD-FTV engine to replace it likely a MY2012-2014 with 50-80k miles on it. I have read a review of the engine over on Toyota club net and there seems to be an awful lot of pretty expensive common problems listed such as high oil consumption, poor EGR valves, dodgy head gaskets, faulty DPF and others. The Toyota Avensis has become a familiar sight in taxi ranks up and down the land. Its reputation for reliability, plus its space and decent economy have made it a popular choice for those that Launched in 1997 and built at Toyota’s Burnaston Plant in Derbyshire, the Avensis is available in saloon or estate. Now in its third generation, the Avensis is a very competent machine. Designed in Europe for European tastes, it has grown into quite a good-looking car. There are four trim levels: T2, TR, T4 and T Spirit. The Avensis Touring Sports has many admirable qualities, which is clear from the volume of Car Chooser searches that it crops up in, majoring on being highly practical, good value and reliable. Seeing it among the company of other cars that match your own personal criteria gives you the chance to consider different models by what appeals to you Asked on 10 February 2011 by david_hpool. Answered by Honest John. The Camry was a bigger car altogether. The UK market Avensis was a newer car. The 2.4 is rare in the UK, built only from 2003 to 2005. I don't think I've ever seen one. Tags: buying executive cars used cars. Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. IspAcz.