Toyota Avensis: Engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Toyota Avensis have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Toyota Avensis engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2003 to 2018.

The timing chains in Toyota Avensis are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used Toyota Avensis, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

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Toyota Avensis engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in Toyota Avensis that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

Toyota Avensis 2003 – 2006

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2003 and 2006.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i 2003 – 2006	129 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4 VVT-i 2003 – 2006	147 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.4 D-4 VVT-i 2003 – 2006	163 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 2003 – 2006	116 hp	?
Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D 2003 – 2006	150 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D D-CAT 2003 – 2006	177 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Avensis 2006 – 2009

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2006 and 2009.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i 2006 – 2009	129 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4 VVT-i 2006 – 2009	147 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.4 D-4 VVT-i 2006 – 2009	163 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 2006 – 2009	126 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D D-CAT 2006 – 2009	177 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Avensis 2008 – 2012

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2008 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Avensis 1.8 2008 – 2012	147 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 2008 – 2012	152 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 2008 – 2012	126 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D 2008 – 2012	150 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D D-CAT 2008 – 2012	177 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Avensis 2012 – 2015

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2012 and 2015.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Avensis 1.8 2012 – 2015	147 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 2012 – 2015	152 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 2012 – 2015	124 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D 2012 – 2015	150 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Avensis 2015 – 2018

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2015 and 2018.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Avensis 1.8 2015 – 2018	147 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 2015 – 2018	152 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 1.6 D-4D 2015 – 2018	112 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 2015 – 2018	143 hp	Timing chain

Does the Toyota Avensis have a timing chain or timing belt?

Most engines in the Toyota Avensis have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. As long as you take care of service and oil changes, the timing chains in Toyota Avensis are known to last very well.