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Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i
Swift Challenger SE 530

Swift
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 174 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i with a Swift Challenger SE 530 with an actual weight of 1474 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (150 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
183
80

Mountains
Risk of snaking
169
95

Weight ratio: 91% (104% of kerbweight) 1474 kg 1620 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Toyota

Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i
Swift Challenger SE 530

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 174 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 95 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i
2003-2009

Power
129 PS (95 kW)
Torque
170 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger SE 530

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

C Pick reviewed a Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i:

"I tow an adria altea 502 with the 1.8 avensis. I have to say that it's a fine and economical car solo but is just adequate with the caravan. Last year, I did 1200 miles towing and the gearbox bearing gave out. This meant a costly re-condition. I'm looking to change to something diesel."

See more Toyota Avensis reviews.

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