TOYOTA has announced aggressive pricing for the new Avensis which goes on sale on March 1. The range starts at £13,995 on-the- road for the 1.8 T2 – which offers nine airbags, air conditioning and CD as standard. The range-topping 2.0 VVT-i T Spirit estate will cost £19,995.

Specifications will be graded as T2, T3-S, T3-X, T4 and T Spirit, and the Avensis will be available as a saloon, hatchback or estate. A Euro IV compliant 115bhp common rail diesel will be available from May, priced from £14,995.