Toyota Avensis Towbars

Toyota Avensis Towing Specifics

The Toyota Avensis was first introduced in 1997 by the Japanese manufacturer as a large family car, designed with plenty of towing capabilities. The range currently includes an Hatchback, Estate and Saloon model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Toyota Avensis Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Avensis Hatchback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Toyota Avensis Hatchback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Toyota warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1998-2003 and 2003-2009 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2009 onwards models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Toyota Avensis Hatchback models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Toyota Avensis Hatchback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1998-2003 models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

All Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2003-2009 models have towbars that require non visible andno bumper cuts.

All Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2009 onwards models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1998-2003 and 2003-2009 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2009 onwards models have a nose weight of up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Toyota Avensis Hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1998-2003 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1400kg.

For all Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2003-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1400kg up to 1550kg.

For all Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2009 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Toyota Avensis Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Toyota Avensis Estate Towing Specifics

The Toyota Avensis Estate was launched into the market in 1997. If you have a 1997 onwards Toyota Avensis Estate it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Toyota Avensis Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Avensis Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Toyota Avensis Estate vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Toyota warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Avensis Estate 1998-2003 and 2003-2009 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Toyota Avensis Estate 2009 onwards models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Toyota Avensis Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Toyota Avensis Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Toyota Avensis Estate 1998-2003 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Toyota Avensis Estate 2003-2009 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Toyota Avensis Estate 2009 onwards models have towbars that require non visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Toyota Avensis Estate 1998-2003 and 2003-2009 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Toyota Avensis Estate 2009 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Toyota Avensis Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Toyota Avensis Estate 1998-2003 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1400kg.

For all Toyota Avensis Estate 2003-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1400kg up to 1550kg.

For all Toyota Avensis Estate 2009 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1800kg up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Toyota Avensis Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Toyota Avensis Saloon Towing Specifics

The Toyota Avensis Saloon was launched into the market in 1997. If you have a 1997 onwards Toyota Avensis Saloon it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Toyota Avensis Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Avensis Saloon vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Toyota Avensis Saloon vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Subaru warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Avensis Saloon 1998-2003 and 2003-2009 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Toyota Avensis Saloon 2009 onwards models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Toyota Avensis Saloon models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Toyota Avensis Saloon models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Toyota Avensis Saloon 1998-2003 models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

All Toyota Avensis Saloon 2003-2009 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Toyota Avensis Saloon 2009 onwards models have towbars that require non visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Toyota Avensis Saloon 1998-2003 and 2003-2009 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Toyota Avensis Saloon 2009 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Toyota Avensis Saloon vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Toyota Avensis Saloon 1998-2003 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1400kg.

For all Toyota Avensis Saloon 2003-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1400kg up to 1550kg.

For all Toyota Avensis Saloon 2009 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1800kg up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Toyota Avensis Saloon vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.