The Toyota-Daihatsu siblings take economies of scale to a whole new level unheard of with the introduction of the Daihatsu D-01 Concept recently at the Auto China 2006 motor show. While Toyota calls it a “concept” for China, it’s actually pretty much the same ASEAN market Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu Xenia that’s been available for ages already, with a slightly different bodykit. The production version of the Daihatsu D-01 Concept will be introduced into the Chinese market in mid-2007.
One more rear view photo after the jump.
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nothing new. it is basically an Avanza with the 4WD things on it.
this certainly what i dont like companies holding major shares in some smaller car company..
Will this model available in Malaysia ?
Hey, we now have 1.5 G Avanza, why not plus a 4WD drive version, the more the merrier..
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It looks like the ground clearence is more than the current Avanza. Interesting. Wonder what's the price tag would be like …
ok what.. like SUV… 4WD ka?…sure will get it's own market…
toyota mmg best.. VVTI really works….
plastic wheel arch just stop there. why not way up to the full shape where arch begins, looks TAK SIAP…..
and normal rear light cluster more suitable than this ( acessesory shop type)
diahatsu name give a CHEAP impression (TOYOTA name batter)
no bad for budgeters
But this look more gorgeous than Avanza wif nicer skirting, and i like the rectangular shape ekzos…
So for the first time, we feel that we are more advanced as we have Avanza alredi in Msia, and it is only a "concept" in China
this looks so much better than our avanza
Looks vaguely like the 206 Escapade posted earlier.
Apart from the ugly taillights, this is one good looking Avanza thanks to its crossover-like bodykit! Bring it to M'sia and it will surely sell!
suddenly avanza looks like china made car like cherry etc…wierd design and fancy color combination….avanza 'pirate' made by BYD auto sumthin
emm.. Malaysian ACTUALLY want and desire this car…
desire has a new name… avanza
this show the sorry state of customer in M'sia autimotive industry.
i would go so far as to say "sorry state of customer in M’sia autimotive industry."
i just think malaysians have a love for a bargain. the Avanza, and its larger sibling the unser, represents more metal for your buck. You can see a similar phenomenon with the Naza aka Kia Carnival. Relatively affordable price, but you get a very large car. looks is secondary.
plastic wheel arches resist damage better when in the urban jungle as well as off road. Plus, its easily replaceable and does not need to be resprayed.
This would be useful if and only if it is actually equipped with a 4WD system. I can never understand why they choose to use those tacky "chrome-effect" tail lights. They look daft. Silly. Stodgy. Fugly. Whatever. Just remove every single piece of chrome trimmings from the damn car. And yeah, at least a medieval 4WD system should be on the list. Otherwise the SUV pretensions would simply be pointless. Remember the Unser with bolt-on bodykits? Yuck.
these type of CHEAP car would not sell in CHina,
even it sell at RM30K!!
they are in a higher class with choices!
Camry / Accord
ONLY at RM100K.!
It actually looks better than the Avanza here… except for the chrome parts… Fracking ugly… Ugh…
It looks better than our Avanza, more sportier look, our Avanza looks more family style…
Plastics covers look more like the Renault Scenic 4×4. But better ground clearance. The Avanza 1.5 with the body kit still look better. Maybe the body colours need more striking and bright colours. What's the price going to be like….sure lower than Bolehland ?
wow! this is a good way to mod Avanzas …. nice nice.
True its not very attractive but peeps here being a true brand loyalist will cough out much earned money and willing to be in deeper credit to own a Toyota no matter what people think of its look.
The death of the Celica has definitely shown a dirth in creativeness at the earth's most profitable company. But the death of TVR has shown that the world does not care about beauty.
'tis my first comment. Avanza has just been introduced in Manila. It is a product of the IMV project which didnt include the Philippines because the model is expected to sell to former Tyta FX or Z'ace or Qualis owners who made them into multi passenger taxis and quickly won fame. However, due to the overuse of the FX, loading with 10 pax instead of max 5pax, all FX taxis are now totally dilapidated. Building cars is all about consumption.
Good looking!!!
Deserve a position in Malaysia!!!
How about just replace the current 1.5 model with this "concept"? Because the 1.5 model has a very ugly bodykits……
I wonder if you can fit a bigger engine in that bonnet. I'm thinking of something like the RAV4's 2.2 D-4D unit. Then again that would be somewhat degrading to the RAV4…hehehe…
why would anybody like the avanza??? the front of the car is just ugly and wierd……my opinion though
Will this model available in Indonesian ?
In Indonesia Toyota Avanza be the favorite car.
I like with the color