Compared to the full-sized original, the kei vehicle featured a shorter wheelbase, four-wheel drive, and a choice of normally aspirated or turbocharged 660cc four cylinder engines.
The Toyota Avensis is a large family car built by a Japanese carmaker Toyota since 1997. It is the direct successor to the Carina E and is available as a four-door saloon, five-door liftback and estate.
Like its predecessor the Avensis was reliable, and proved a sales success for Toyota . Over the years, the Toyota Avensis has advanced in size, technology, power, and economy to challenge its worldwide-known rivals.