Avensis Estate Auto 1.8 0r 2.0

[GeoffThom]

I’m hoping to purchase a New Avensis Estate 1.8 Auto. However, a friend of mine has suggested that as I’m thinking of getting the Auto I should go for the bigger 2.0 engine. At most the car will have four people and their holiday luggage. What do other owners think?

[jay dh]

my parents own the mk1 avensis hatchback and test drove both the 1.8 auto and the 2.0 auto. they went for the 2.0 as they felt it pulled better and was more capable. it shifts nicely with a full car and boot, something the 1.8 may have a little trouble with, especially if its an estate

test drive both and see how u feel!

[runboy]

2.0 for me. I drove it on the test drive, it did what I wanted so went for it-no looking back now. The auto gearbox will sap some power.

[Crazy Corolla]

si

[Bosnjo]

2.0 no doubt. I have 1.8 but manual and it's OK. It's just not enough for an automatic.

[Avensis wagon]

... and it's less likely to lose speed uphill to the extent that your cruise control switches off. And let's not forget the hydraulic PAS that the 1.8 doesn't have.

[GeoffThom]

Thanks for the comments guys. I glad I put the question up for discussion as my mind was virtually made up to get the 1.8 but after reading your comments I think I would have been making a big mistake. I will be getting the 2.0L. Thanks again.

Geoff