Category: Large Family 
Price Range: £16,485 to £27,515
Low running costs, well-equipped, fine engine range.
Unadventurous looks, diesel makes a racket when worked, excessive road noise.
New Avensis is still dull, but thanks to its low running costs, remains one well worth considering.
Respected residual experts Cap predict after the usual three years and 36,000 miles the Avensis will be worth more than rivals from Ford, Vauxhall and Peugeot.
It estimated the most popular 2.0 D-4D saloon in the most popular TR trim will hold onto 35% of its value. To put that into context the ubiquitous Ford Mondeo holds onto 29% of its purchase price.
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wrote on 27 03 2008