Avensis Rear Light Clusters

[campioni06]

Hello all,

Stupid question but now I've bought an Avensis I've started seeing loads of them for sale. There seems to be 2 different rear light cluster arrangements but I can't for the life of me work out why? Doesn't seem to be year of manufacter, or spec. Any ideas?

[talldave]

The rear light cluster was changed slightly when the facelift model with the vvti engine (i.e the one you have) was introduced in about 2000. The most noticeable difference I think is the yellow indicator light which is bigger on the facelifted model and is the whole width of the cluster if I recall correctly.

[campioni06]

Its not as subtle as that!

The ones I've got are what I call the 'normal roundish clusters' as on most of the models I see. But some have got narrower, longer clusters, sort of bmw 3 series style. Its not just a one-off mod car coz I've seen quite a few.

[Mkuk0]

There is a difference between saloon and Hatch clusters, my hatch has 3 interlinked circles for indicator sidelight and fog/reverse light.