After a series of leaked details, the 2022 Toyota Avanza officially made its debut. Toyota’s MPV is now available in Indonesia, which gives us an idea of the all-new Avanza’s imminent arrival in the Philippine market.
2022 Toyota Avanza
Featuring a significant design overhaul inside and out, the all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza looks ready to square up with its rival in the MPV segment, which is the Mitsubishi Xpander. The Indonesian-spec Avanza is offered in four variants with the Veloz trim also on offer.
Exterior
The exterior of the 2022 Toyota Avanza features a bolder and more aggressive design. The design overhaul that’s most noticeable is its new grille, which is way larger, and looks sharper than the outgoing model. The Avanza is also fitted with LED headlights (depending on the variant), and an angular bumper that houses the fog lamps.
The side profile of the all-new Toyota Avanza is integrated with a crisp character line. It also has a power-folding side mirror, and it sits on a set of 16-inch alloy wheels. While the Veloz trim gets a larger set of 17-inch alloy wheels.
2022 Toyota Avanza rear
Similar to the Avanza’s fascia, the rear gets a major design update featuring a more refined styling as compared to the old model. It is equipped with distinctive taillights that look more well-designed compared to the current Avanza we have in the market today. The 2022 Toyota Avanza also has a revamped rear bumper.
Dimensions-wise, the all-new model is 205mm longer at 4,395mm, 90mm wider at 1,750mm, and 5mm higher at 1,700mm. The Veloz even gets a longer length rated at 4,475mm. The 2022 Toyota Avanza has a ground clearance of 205mm.
Interior
The Avanza gets a revamped interior layout
The 2022 Toyota Avanza gets a new interior layout featuring a more premium-looking cabin compared to the outgoing model. The updated dashboard layout makes the Avanza’s interior have a modern feel. Placed right at the center is the floating-type 9-inch infotainment touchscreen (depending on the variant) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You’ll also see that the aircon vents have been redesigned as well as the steering wheel.
The Avanza’s automatic gear lever now looks different as well. It doesn’t come with the usual zigzag pattern as it now features a straight pattern. As an MPV, the all-new Avanza can still accommodate up to seven individuals.
New seat configuration
The first row seats of the Avanza can be folded back to link with the second-row seats. Also, the second-row seats can be folded to the front to provide a long sofa-like space for the third-row seats.
Tech & Safety
When it comes to tech features, the all-new top-spec Avanza is integrated with a 7-inch digital-type instrument cluster, 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, electronic parking brake with auto hold, automatic climate control, and a 360-degree camera.
2022 Toyota Avanza Veloz's instrument cluster
Safety-wise, the Avanza is equipped with the standard features you can expect from a modern car. It has an anti-lock brake system with electronic brakeforce distribution, stability control, and seatbelt reminder for all three rows.
While the top-of-the-line Toyota Avanza gets six airbags, a pre-collision system, a rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure assist, pedal misoperation control, and front departure alert.
Engine & Drivetrain
As for what’s under the hood, Toyota is offering the all-new Avanza with the same two engines as the outgoing version. As such, the 2022 Avanza is powered by either a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter gasoline engine.
2022 Toyota Avanza Veloz
The 1.3-liter gasoline power unit delivers 98 hp and 121 Nm of torque while the 1.5-liter engine produces 106 hp and 137 Nm. Transmission options for the all-new Toyota Avanza could either be a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with sequential mode. Power is sent to the front wheels, and the 2022 Avanza now comes with a unibody construction as compared to the old ladder-frame design. That said, it now sits on Daihatsu New Global Architecture.
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Know more about Toyota Avanza 2024
The 2024 Toyota Avanza is a seven-seater MPV, which is now in its third-generation model. Locally, there are four trims for this MPV. These include the Avanza J 1.3 MT, the Avanza E 1.3 MT, Avanza E 1.3 CVT, and the Avanza G 1.5 CVT. Toyota Avanza 2024 Price Philippines starts at ₱838,000 for the entry-level J 1.3 MT, while the top-of-the-line Toyota Avanza G 1.5 CVT is priced at ₱1,065,000
Under the hood, the new Avanza either gets a 1.3-liter inline-4 gasoline, or a larger 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. At max, the 1.3-liter mill can make up to 97 horsepower and 122Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 1.5-liter can produce up to 105 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque.
There are two transmissions available for the 202 Toyota Avanza. Depending on the variant, it either gets a five-speed manual gearbox, or a continuously variable transmission with a gear lever manual mode. As of this new third-gen version, the Avanza is now a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
Size-wise, the new Avanza has a length of 4,395mm, and a width of 1,730mm. The Avanza G comes with the tallest height at 1,700mm. The E meanwhile comes next with its height of 1,690mm, while the J is the shortest at 1,665mm. All comes with a wheelbase length of 2,750mm.
Locally, the Avanza rivals the likes of the Suzuki Ertiga, Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V, among others.
Toyota Avanza Launch
Initially, the 2024 Toyota Avanza was initially introduced on November 10, 2021, in Indonesia. Later in March 2022, it made its way to the Philippine market, where it has four different variants.
These variants are the J, the E, and the top-spec G, and their price ranges from Php 813,000 to Php 1,039,000.
Toyota Avanza Exterior
On the outside, the new Avanza comes standard with a pair of LED headlamps, front foglamps, LED taillights, and a rear spoiler. All come with a length of 4,395mm, and a width of 1,730mm. The J is the shortest from the ground with a height of 1,665mm. The E comes next with a height of 1,690mm, while the top-spec G is the tallest at 1,700mm.
All come with a wheelbase length of 2,750mm. The lightest trim is the J with a 1,090kg curb weight, whereas the heaviest is the G with a 1,140kg curb weight.
The G then rides on a set of 16-inch alloy wheels. The mid-spec E gets 15-inch alloy wheels, while the entry-level J has 15-inch steel wheels.
Toyota Avanza Interior
Inside, all Avanza trims can seat up to seven occupants. All are also equipped with two-tone fabric-clad seats, a 60:40 tumble slide first row, and a 50:50 tumble down second row with a sofa mode.
Only the top-spec G has a tilt and telescopic steering column, a push-to-start button, a 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.
Tech and Safety
For on-board entertainment, the E and G trims come standard with an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The J meanwhile, has a smaller 6.45-inch display audio that only comes with Bluetooth, Aux-in, and USB connectivity. Both headunits are linked to a four-piece speaker system.
For safety, the top-spec G has six airbags, while the rest get dual front airbags. Standard on all trims is stability control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat tethers, and speed-sensing door locks, among others. Only the E and the G trims get a parking camera, rear parking sensors, a car alarm, and an engine immobilizer.
In addition to those, the top-of-the-line Avanza G is also equipped with blind spot monitoring, as well as rear-cross traffic alerts.
Platform & Chassis
The 2024 Toyota Avanza uses the new DNGA-B platform. It shares this with the Toyota Raize. That said, the latest version of the Avanza now uses a front-wheel-drive layout.
Suspension-wise, the said model gets a Macpherson strut for the front, and a torsion beam for the rear. Braking is then managed by front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Toyota Avanza Engine & Drivetrain
The two engine options for the 2024 Toyota Avanza include a 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter engine. Both are gasoline-powered, and both are inline-4s.
At maximum, the 1.3-liter engine can make up to 97 horsepower and 122 Nm of torque. The 1.5-liter engine meanwhile, can churn out 105 horsepower and 138Nm of torque.
The J and the E are then available with a five-speed manual gearbox. In turn, only the E and the G may come with a CVT.
The Philippine-spec 2024 Toyota Avanza has five different color options. These include Greenish Gun Metal Mica Metallic, Silver Metallic 4, Black Metallic 1, Dark Red Mica Metallic, and White.
The new 2024 Toyota Avanza now shares the same layout as its local rivals. It is now front-wheel-drive, and it is now a true-blue unibody vehicle. Power-wise, its 1.5-liter version is still on-par with the likes of the Suzuki Ertiga and the Mitsubishi Xpander. It has also gained a larger overall size, so it is now a match against its competitors when it comes to providing usable interior space. As of the update, the new Avanza has also become one of the few models in its class with blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert.
Toyota Avanza Pros & Cons
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Toyota Avanza FAQs
1. Is Toyota Avanza Philippines a good car?
Yes, it is. Because Avanza provides a comfortable driving experience. In 2021, it is four out of the top 10 best-selling cars in the Philippines come with seven seats.
2. Is Avanza 2024 a 7-seater?
Yes, it is true.
3. How much does a Toyota Avanza 2024 cost?
The cheapest is Toyota Avanza J 1.3 MT 838,000 PHP and the highest is Toyota Avanza G 1.5 CVT 1,065,000 PHP.
4. Is Avanza Philippines a SUV?
No, it isn’t. Avanza 2024 is a seven-seater MPV.
5. What is the length of Toyota Avanza Philippines?
The wheelbase length is 2,750mm.
₱ 833,000 - ₱ 1,059,000
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