Most reliable Avensis in the last 15 years?

[JamesofYorkshire]

Hi.

Which Avensis drivetrain is considered the most reliable in recent times? No EGV, no DPF etc. So probably petrol engine.....AND - No electric hand brake,

[mrfixer]

2006-2008 1.8 petrol.

[TonyHSD]

7 hours ago, mrfixer said:

2006-2008 1.8 petrol.

What about 2.0 petrol from the same years? 

[mrfixer]

6 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

What about 2.0 petrol from the same years? 

2.0 petrol in the UK is 1AZ-FSE engine which feature Direct Injection. More complex and less reliable than the 1ZZ-FE in the 1.8

I live half the year in Thailand and the Corolla is by far the most popular taxi.  For many years there were 80000+ Corolla with 1ZZ-FE running around Bangkok.  They keep them 7 years or 700 000 km.  They have a tremendous reputation for reliability - I spoke to many drivers over the years and never heard a bad word said about this engine.

[JamesofYorkshire]

Interesting. Thank you.

[Garth-1]

I can add that my 1ZZ-FE Avensis had the smoothest clutch and best handbrake of any car I've owned.