Toyota unveiled the new 2007 model-year Avensis at the Madrid motor show today.

Outside the visual changes are subtle, with new lights and bumpers, while inside there are revisions to the dash. The more important news is underneath, with UK cars getting get two new versions of Toyota's latest generation of D-4D common-rail diesel engines.

For the UK market, it also benefits from two new engines from Toyota's latest generation of clean, efficient and refined D-4D common rail diesel units.

They are the 175hp D-4D 180, which exclusively powers a new flagship Avensis T180 model, and the D-4D 130, a more powerful replacement for the previous 2.0-litre D-4D engine, with additional gains in fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions.

The new Avensis also delivers improved handling and ride, thanks to a series of detail revisions in the steering and suspension systems. The full range of saloon, hatchback and Tourer models will go on sale in the UK on 1 July. Pricing and specifications will be announced nearer that date.