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Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D
Abbey GTS 215

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D with a Abbey GTS 215 with an actual weight of 1360 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (176 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
235
204

Mountains
Risk of snaking
275
159

Weight ratio: 75% (86% of kerbweight) 1360 kg 1815 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Toyota

Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D
Abbey GTS 215

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Toyota is more than 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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 159 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 fairly good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D
2009-2017

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
340 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey GTS 215

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

John Armstrong reviewed a Toyota Avensis 2.2 D4-D:

"Brilliant car solo. Hook up to my van and it's a different story all together. Great care must be taken with weight distribution. Tends to be a little tail happy. Plenty of pulling power but gearing far too high for towing. Very rarely get into 6th gear even on clear motorways. 26 mpg towing. 50 mpg solo.

We have just change to a Honda CR-v 2.2 dtec. Excellent write ups. Hope they are correct. HAPPY CARAVANING"

See more Toyota Avensis reviews.

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