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First offical pic of the new avensis - what ya think???

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    thats_life
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    Wonder what the front of it looks like?


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    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    Looks fussy, hate the door handles. No doubt it will look better in the flesh.


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    L1011
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    Decent for a taxi...


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    #5
    VH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 690 ✭✭✭VH


    in grey with missing hub caps and a diesel stain down the side from the fuel tank it mightnt look so good:)


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    #6
    Bandara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭Bandara


    why didn't they just be done with it and badge it "SUL"

    Sh1t Ugly Lexus

    :P


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    brundle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭brundle


    Very poor busy design and it will date very quick. Hope they put some decent plastics inside this time at least


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    paulksnn
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    Anyone else think it looks very like the new mondeo?


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    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    paulksnn wrote: »
    Anyone else think it looks very like the new mondeo?

    No, it's not that bad...


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    Zube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭Zube


    From the CAR article:

    Toyota knows its customers well and this Avensis will be perfect to many buyers wanting nothing more than comfortable, trouble-free transport from A to B.

    That matches the dull styling perfectly, and it will no doubt sell by the shedload.


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    cashmni1
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    Zube wrote: »
    From the CAR article:

    Toyota knows its customers well and this Avensis will be perfect to many buyers wanting nothing more than comfortable, trouble-free transport from A to B.

    That matches the dull styling perfectly, and it will no doubt sell by the shedload.

    +1
    exactly, dull and boring. The irish markey will go mad for it. The reputation alone will sell that car.


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    E92
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    cashmni1 wrote: »
    +1
    exactly, dull and boring. The irish markey will go mad for it. The reputation alone will sell that car.

    Toyota and VW are selling on their former glory for reliability, nothing else, though that won't stop the Avensis for regaining its number 1 slot in the family car segment, as VW haven't been making reliable cars for over a decade and yet VW still sells by the bucketload. This will only increase when VW sells cars directly(just look at how much better BMW and Mazda sell now that they import directly to Ireland) and offers more eco friendly engines like the Bluemotion models here.

    Modern Toyotas feel sh!t inside in them, the Corolla are Auris in particular are most guilty of this crime. They just don't feel as solid as Toyotas of old(the older ones have terrible interiors but at least they feel like they're built to last, the newer ones are still terrible but now they don't feel like they're built to last).

    Indeed around 1 in every 5 new cars is a Volkswagen, or a Volkswagen Group product(i.e. Seat, Skoda or Audi).

    I presume the new Avensis will be as uninvolving to drive as the current one, like all Toyotas are. I'm relieved to see that they're keeping the independent rear suspension though, I really thought they'd get rid of that as part of their massive cost cutting programme.

    How much is the betting that Toyota will bring in paddy specials with a miniscule amount of equipment as standard, like they do with the Auris and Corolla?


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    L-M
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    E92 wrote: »
    How much is the betting that Toyota will bring in paddy specials with a miniscule amount of equipment as standard, like they do with the Auris and Corolla?

    I don't think it requires a bet, it's more than likely going to happen. And when it does, i'll be there to laugh it off lol.

    I actually don't think it looks very bad, it's the poor mans IS.


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    bazz26
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    The more I look at those "Fisher Price" type door handles the more they look wrong.

    Will reserve final judgement until I see it in the flesh though.


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    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    I think we should organise a "Motors meet to see the new Avensis" since there's been so much discussion on it.:P


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    ShiverinEskimo
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭ShiverinEskimo


    E92 wrote: »
    How much is the betting that Toyota will bring in paddy specials with a miniscule amount of equipment as standard, like they do with the Auris and Corolla?

    Isn't the spec of every car much lower in the Irish market because of the higher price of the car after VRT?

    As for anyone complaining of how dull and boring it is, it's a cheap family car. You have to spend 40k+ before you start getting truly nice cars. Toyota does what it does best, reliable, practical.


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    Ice_Box
    Closed Accounts Posts: 569 ✭✭✭Ice_Box


    more pics

    avensisfrontwxa3.jpg

    avensisinterieurwki2.jpg

    avensisbreakwwu5.jpg


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    Bobo78
    Closed Accounts Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Bobo78


    Ice_Box wrote: »
    more pics

    avensisfrontwxa3.jpg

    avensisinterieurwki2.jpg

    avensisbreakwwu5.jpg


    Not that nice at all, front doesnt look good at all to me.


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    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Oh no, that's not really the front is it? Oh god, the back looks alot nicer. Ah i hope they haven't ruined it.


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    VH
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    i like it from the back & rear 3/4 view - looks lexus IS like - headlights are awful


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    That front profile gives it a "múinteoir crosta" look:(


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    vibe666
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    it looks like toyota were on one of those programs where they show you what your kids will look like when you grow up, and did it on a Yaris. :D

    also 2nd the ugly Lexus IS too, esp. from the back.

    but as you say, it'll sell by the shedload.


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    Zube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭Zube


    ShiverinEskimo wrote: »
    As for anyone complaining of how dull and boring it is, it's a cheap family car. You have to spend 40k+ before you start getting truly nice cars.

    People like me who hate Toyota family cars don't complain because they are more boring than a BMW, we complain because they are more boring than a Ford.


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,667 ✭✭✭maidhc


    Zube wrote: »
    People like me who hate Toyota family cars don't complain because they are more boring than a BMW, we complain because they are more boring than a Ford.

    +1


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    Zonda999
    Registered Users Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    That front is revolting IMO.No wonder they showed us the back first:rolleyes:


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    keepherlit
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    looks half way between a corrolla and the new mazda 6. another rep mobile on the way!!!


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    Tragedy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,056 ✭✭✭Tragedy


    Ugly, Estate looks a lot nicer.


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    Vain
    Registered Users Posts: 2,689 ✭✭✭Vain


    Don’t like the look of the old model or the new one. There is just something that puts me off ever buying one its either because everyone has one so it looks as cheap as chips or that its just plain ugly and not a eye turner:P


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    ShiverinEskimo
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    Zube wrote: »
    People like me who hate Toyota family cars don't complain because they are more boring than a BMW, we complain because they are more boring than a Ford.
    More boring than a Ford? Jesus, certainly seem to be measuring in tiny amounts. Mondeos, Vectras, Avensisesesisis, etc are all piss boring. To say one is more boring than the next is as pedantic as it gets. They are all boring cars, practical cars tend to be.


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    Stevie Dakota
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    Yet another lousy Toyota design, and look at that dated interior with a Mazda 6 wheel bolted on.


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    maidhc
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    ShiverinEskimo wrote: »
    More boring than a Ford? Jesus, certainly seem to be measuring in tiny amounts. Mondeos, Vectras, Avensisesesisis, etc are all piss boring. To say one is more boring than the next is as pedantic as it gets. They are all boring cars, practical cars tend to be.

    You should include the BMW 3 and 5 series and Mercedes C and E classes into that if you measure things in that regard.


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