 | Toyota Avensis Wagon 2.0 D4-D
Lunar Zenith 4 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Toyota Avensis Wagon 2.0 D4-D with a Lunar Zenith 4 with an actual weight of 1145 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
216
192
Mountains
Risk of snaking
234
216
Weight ratio: 63% (71% of kerbweight)
1145 kg
1805 kg
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| Toyota Avensis Wagon 2.0 D4-D
Lunar Zenith 4 | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Zenith 4: 1145 kg.
- Toyota Avensis Wagon 2.0 D4-D: 1805 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 216 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 192 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 234 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 63 mph (101 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Toyota is sufficient (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 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 216 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 fairly good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
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.
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