Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Car Profiles - Toyota Avanza

TOYOTA AVANZA

A thorough redesign made the Avanza improved (although hard plastics remain) and looked larger than it is. The 1.3 J does not have cheap side panels plus it carries power windows but only restricts five people. An improvement, nevertheless.

The Good: Variants are well equipped
The Bad: Some hard plastics are present

Price Range: P639,000-P857,000
Our Rating: ***


OWNERSHIP DETAILS1.5 G1.3 E1.3 J
PriceP837,000 (MT), P857,000 (AT)P717,000 (MT), P757,000 (AT)P639,000
Warranty3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine3SZ-VE 1.5 DOHC 16V I4K3-VE 1.3 DOHC 16V I4K3-VE 1.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower102hp @ 6,000rpm90hp @ 6,000rpm90hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque136Nm @ 4,400rpm117Nm @ 4,400rpm117Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity45 Liters45 Liters45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,140mm4,140mm4,140mm
Width1,660mm1,660mm1,660mm
Height1,695mm1,695mm1,695mm
Wheelbase2,655mm2,655mm2,655mm
Curb Weight1,090kg (MT), 1,100kg (AT)1,060kg (MT), 1,080kg (AT)1,040kg
Body Style5 Door MPV5 Door MPV5 Door MPV
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating775
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring and StabilizerMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring and StabilizerMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring and Stabilizer
Rear Suspension4 Link with Lateral Control Rod4 Link with Lateral Control Rod4 Link with Lateral Control Rod
Front BrakesDiscsDiscsDiscs
Rear BrakesLeading Trailing DrumLeading Trailing DrumLeading Trailing Drum
Tires185/65 R15185/70 R14 (MT), 185/65 R15 (AT)185/70 R14
Wheels15 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy (MT), 15 Inch Alloy (AT)14 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags21 (MT), 2 (AT)0
Anti-Lock BrakesYesNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFrontNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Rear Spoiler, High Mount Stop LampAdds: Color Coded Side Mirrrors, Rear WiperColor Coded Door Handles and Grille, Black Side Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Silver Accents, Front Personal LampAdds: 3rd Row Bench, Rear Console Box, Driver and Passenger Side Seat Back PocketsNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door LocksSteering, Windows
Climate ControlManual, DualManual, DualManual, Dual
Audio SystemIntegrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB2 DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB2 DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB
Speakers442
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, AudioNoneNone
AlarmYesNoneNone
Keyless EntryYesNoneNone
RIVALSChevrolet Spin, Isuzu Crosswind XS/XL, Mitsubishi Adventure TX/GX/GLX, Nissan Grand Livina, Suzuki APV, Suzuki Ertiga

See previous generation models of the Avanza: