2016 Toyota Avensis first view

Ahead of a planned début at March's Geneva Motor Show, Toyota has released some images of its refreshed Avensis.

The D-segment contender's most obvious change is the redesigned front end which adopts a sleeker grille and headlight arrangement.

Toyota Avensis Saloon (2016) Front Side

Toyota Avensis Tourer (2016) Front Side

Beneath the skin, a revised engine line-up is claimed to offer both efficiency and performance improvements. Details have yet to be announced, though.

All Avensis models will continue to be assembled at Toyota's plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire.

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