2001 Toyota Avensis Verso GS review from UK and Ireland
"A versatile, underated, easy to drive MPV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
We chose the Avensis Verso after considering full sized MPVs such as the Galaxy and Alhambra and also the mini-MPVs such as the Zafira and the Scenic.
In the end the Avensis Verso won because it suited our needs perfectly. We are a young couple with a toddler and expecting our second child next month.
This car is huge, but doesn't have the van like looks of the full size MPVs. It is longer than a Galaxy by a few millimetres, but slightly narrower and shorter hence it looks more like a large estate car. The boot with the two seats out is enormous.
It is reasonably economical considering its size for a petrol engine. We achieve 26-28mpg in town traffic and 36-38mpg on motorway trips.
This car is very versatile, it converts in minutes to a seven seater. Contrary to the motoring press the back seats are suited for an adult - we recently had two toddlers and an adult in the middle row (pushed forwards) and a six foot adult in the back comfortably.
There is a fair bit of body roll though not as much as you might expect for a car of these dimensions.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 VVTi Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Seat Ibiza |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2003 |