 | Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D D-Cat
Lunar Quasar 462 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D D-Cat with a Lunar Quasar 462 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general very good. And also the weight of the Lunar with a User Payload (133 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
241
279
Mountains
Risk of snaking
303
195
Weight ratio: 68% (77% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
1730 kg
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| Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D D-Cat
Lunar Quasar 462 | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Quasar 462: 1180 kg.
- Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D D-Cat: 1730 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 241 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 279 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 303 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Toyota is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 195 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is very good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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