The TOYOTA AVENSIS (1997-03) 4DR SALOON 2.0 VVTI GS is a conventional four-door family saloon from Toyota’s first-generation Avensis range. In the UK, it sits in the practical, mid-sized car class, offering a separate boot and room for everyday passengers rather than the compact footprint of a city car or hatchback. That makes this Avensis saloon a sensible choice for commuters, couples or small families wanting straightforward transport, comfortable space and a familiar Japanese badge. The 2.0-litre petrol GS is the more powerful, well-equipped flavour of the range, while the Avensis is best known for dependable, no-nonsense ownership rather than sporty excitement. It competed with family favourites such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. mycarcheck.com records just three look-ups, covering one VIN, so figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide guide: average value £700, mileage 103,000, annual use 2,000 miles, and 4.7 previous keepers in this limited sample.