Cab Direct have revealed that sales of the benchmark Toyota Avensis have reached record levels in 2008. 

The figures include a wide range of models including the TR, T Spirit and range-topping T 180.  Unsurprisingly the best seller is the ever-reliable, not to mention economical, Avensis T2.

And the great news for the taxi operators is that - based on this success - Toyota and Cab Direct have now announced their best-ever deal on the T2, with a taxi trade-only price of just £10,495 plus VAT.  With first registration fee and road tax included that’s an incredible £12,447 on the road. 

For a supposedly ‘entry-level’ product the specification level on the T2 is magnificent.  From the responsive 126 bhp D-4D diesel power plant to the smooth, 6-speed gearbox there’s no compromise about this superb workhorse. 

All equipment systems on the latest Avensis have been further enhanced to give you an instant upgrade.  Look out for colour-keyed bumpers, door handles and wing mirrors with eye-catching indicator lights.

The large boot, combined with a 60-40 folding rear seats, makes for optimum flexibility when it comes to loading customer’s baggage.  

Inside smart but hard-wearing grey fabric trim adds to the quality feel.  And with plenty of after-dark shifts ahead of you, Toyota’s superb combi-meter ensures instrumentation is easy to see, especially at night.

For the summer months the reliable air conditioning unit will be a godsend.  You’ll also enjoy the superb sound quality of the 8-speaker CD/radio system. Steering-wheel mounted audio-controls, plus auto-sound leveller to automatically adjust volume level in keeping with your engine speed, add to the feeling that Toyota have thought of everything to make your life easier.

Commenting on the new Avensis T2 deal Toyota’s Tony Miller commented: “The Avensis has built a well-deserved reputation for combining quality and durability so it comes as no surprise that the car is proving so popular with the hard-working taxi trade. 

“Cab Direct are great partners to work with and we know they’re committed to looking after their customers so I can only see this relationship with the taxi industry continuing to grow.”

For further information on the new Toyota T2 taxi trade deal call Cab Direct on 0800 916 3058, visit www.cabdirect.com or email info@cabdirect.com