Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the refreshed 2019 Avanza. The new MPV gets a sportier front with heavily sculpted bumper a la Mitsubishi xPander, new wheels, upgraded interior with pushbutton aircon, and new infotainment system. Here’s the news from Toyota:
Since its introduction in the Philippines last 2006, the Avanza has now sold almost 100,000 units, earning the trust and loyalty of countless customers with Toyota standards of quality, durability, and reliability. Currently on its second generation, the Avanza continues to provide worry-free ownership and affordable convenience to Filipino families, giving them the Toyota brand assurance that can be felt from sales to regular maintenance and beyond.
The New Toyota Avanza will be available for retail in all 69 Toyota dealerships nationwide on May 14, 2019. Price starts at 731,000 PHP.
The smart MPV with a stylish ride
The New Toyota Avanza gets an exterior overhaul: its brand new fascia gives the vehicle a sportier look with a more confident stance. The facelift includes new split-type LED headlamps which seamlessly complement the character lines of the hood’s sheet metal, as well as Front Fog Lamps alongside its dark front grille. Style is the new smart with its redesigned alloy wheels that highlight the model’s ground clearance, perfect for road trips with the whole family. The sporty rear design and the fin-type antenna completes the New Toyota Avanza’s modern look.
New entertainment and comfort features
Family trips are not complete without quality entertainment on the road. The new Toyota Avanza comes equipped with a 6.8-inch capacitive touch panel display infotainment system that can also be found inside premium Toyota models like the RAV4 and Camry. This multimedia console is enhanced with high-resolution K2 Technology audio that enables connection to two phones for hands-free calls and five phones for music streaming. Smartphone mirroring is also allowed using the T-Link app.
Toyota Avanza makes sure that everyone is comfortable for the long drive with its 7-seater cabin and spacious cargo trunk. The interior design cues were patterned after versatility and practical daily use. There’s a new digital display airconditioning unit and additional accessory connectors for the front and back rows.
A tried and tested powertrain
The New Toyota Avanza is steady and reliable with a maximum output of 103hp for the 1.5L engine (Veloz, G variant) and 95hp for the 1.3L engine (E, J variant). Drivers can choose between a 4-speed Automatic Transmission and a 5-speed Manual Transmission.
Practical safety for the whole family
Aside from 2 SRS airbags for driver and passenger, Toyota Avanza has 3-point ELR seatbelts for all seats and an ISOFIX child seat restraint system suited for starting families. On top of its Anti-Lock Brake System, the Toyota Avanza also gets upgraded with side mirror-integrated turn signals.
Toyota Motor Philippines is happy to announce that there will be no change in the suggested retail price for the Veloz and G variants despite numerous additions and improvements on the model.
espite numerous additions and improvements on the model.
| VARIANT | SRP |
| 1.5 Veloz A/T | 1,065,000 |
| 1.5 G A/T | 1,000,000 |
| 1.5 G M/T | 957,000 |
| 1.3 E A/T | 907,000 |
| 1.3 E M/T | 864,000 |
| 1.3 J M/T | 731,000 |
The top variant Veloz comes in an exclusive Dark Red Mica Metallic color. The New Toyota Avanza is available in six (6) colors: Dark Blue SE, Black Metallic, Gray Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, Beige Metallic, and White. Color availability varies per variant.
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