The TOYOTA AVENSIS (1997-03) 5DR LIFTBACK 1.8 CDX is a roomy, five-door family car, combining a conventional hatchback’s practicality with the longer, more formal shape of a mid-size saloon. In the UK market it sat among sensible everyday choices, competing with the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra and Volkswagen Passat. The liftback body gives useful access to a generous boot, making this Avensis well suited to family errands, school runs and regular commuting. The 1.8-litre petrol engine offers a straightforward, familiar driving experience, while CDX specification adds a more comfortable feel than a basic runabout. It is a practical choice for buyers who value space and dependable everyday transport over sporty handling or fashionable styling. mycarcheck.com has one lookup for one VIN, so the figures are only a small snapshot: £400 average private-sale value, 159,000 recorded miles, 1,000 annual miles and five previous keepers. These are a useful snapshot, not a market-wide benchmark.