UMW Toyota Motor has updated its website to include the facelifted Toyota Avanza, including full prices. The popular seven-seat MPV has received a smattering of revisions to the looks, some extra kit and safety equipment, and, most importantly, new engines – but you do now have to pay quite a bit extra for it.
The company announced earlier this week that its range of Toyota and Lexus models will receive widespread price increases from next year; however, it seems the Avanza has already seen a considerable hike of its own. The range starts with the manual-only 1.3E that now costs RM68,330 (metallic RM69,072), followed by the auto-only 1.5E at RM75,017 (metallic RM75,787); all are RM3,000 higher than previously asked.
Moving up, the 1.5G is now priced at RM77,735 (RM2,028 up from before) or RM78,477 for metallic paint (RM2,000 up), while the range-topping 1.5S breaks the RM80k mark at RM80,040 for solid paint, or RM80,810 for metallic (both RM2,000 up). All prices are on-the-road with insurance, inclusive of a three-year/100,000 km warranty.
The Avanza receives quite a makeover for 2015 – the entire front end has been remodelled, with reshaped bonnet, fenders, headlights, grille and bumper. The standard car gets a face somewhat reminiscent of the Honda HR-V, consisting of a large trapezoidal upper grille, a thick bar (chrome on 1.5G, silver on 1.5E and 1.3E) tying the slim headlights, as well as a full-width air vent low down in the bumper.
On the “sportier” 1.5S, the front fascia is now greater differentiated by a narrow upper grille and a massive downturned lower grille, the latter connected to the fog lights – it all looks very Vios-like. Unlike on Indonesia’s top-spec Avanza Veloz 1.5 (which has projector halogen headlights), all variants here receive halogen reflectors as standard.
Compared to the front, the rear is little changed save for new tail light graphics (indicators and reverse lights up top). We don’t get the redesigned tailgate – with a slimmer rear number plate garnish and decorative tail light strips – on higher-end Indonesian models, and to our eyes it looks all the better for it. New alloy wheels, measuring 14 (1.5E) and 15 inches (1.5G and 1.5S, with machined finish) in diameter, complete the look.
Inside, there are a fair few revisions as well. The centre console has been redesigned with a new matte silver finish, which extends to the bezels on the steering wheel audio controls and power window switches on 1.5S and 1.5G variants, as well as the new trim piece above the glovebox. There’s also a new black fabric upholstery pattern, as well as refaced gauges in the instrument cluster (the 1.5S gets “sports” graphics).
Other additions include a new discrete 2-DIN head unit (now with Bluetooth connectivity on the 1.5E, 1.5G and 1.5S models) as well as a standard portable tyre inflator. Practicality has also been improved with the addition of a 50:50-split third-row seat – no more one-piece bench! Standard front and rear air-conditioning blowers with independent rear controls have been retained.
Apart from metallic paint, other options include an updated aerokit with LED daytime running lights for 1.3E, 1.5E and 1.5G models (RM2,332), a DVD-AVN GPS navigation system (RM3,122) or a DVD-AVX infotainment system (RM1,982), both incorporating reverse cameras, as well as a choice between a Toyota Premium Security and Solar Film (RM1,993) or Toyota Essential Solar Film (RM1,039).
Safety-wise, all Avanzas now get ABS with EBD (even on E variants) to go with the standard dual airbags and Isofix child seat anchors on the outer second-row seats. Also new is a front passenger seat belt reminder, a second-row centre three-point seat belt, as well as a second-row centre headrest – as the bench is split 50:50, so is the headrest. Lastly, the body structure has been improved and now meets Toyota’s Global Body Assessment (GOA) crash standards.
But the biggest news is under the bonnet – the Avanza gets a choice of two new NR naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engines, both with Dual VVT-i. The 1.3 litre version makes 97 PS (up from 91 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm (up from 117 Nm) at 4,200 rpm (200 rpm lower). Meanwhile, the bigger 1.5 litre mill now doles out 105 PS, up from 103 PS; torque remains the same at 136 Nm, but again at lower revs.
As mentioned before, the base 1.3 litre model is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, while 1.5 litre variants are only available with a four-speed automatic; drive is sent to the rear wheels. Toyota claims the updated Avanza gets better fuel economy, thanks to the new engines, revisions to the transmission and an electronically-controlled throttle.
Underneath, the Avanza gets retuned front MacPherson strut and rear four-link coil-sprung rear suspension (with solid rear axle) for better ride and handling and improved steering feel; also promised is reduced cabin noise. Most jarringly, the facelifted Avanza now moves firmly into the 21st century with ventilated front brake discs (replacing the old solid rotors!), but retains the rear drums.
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Another model with a hike in price. They should have included the nav system as standard like what they did with the Vios as the price hike does not reflect those little extras they included since it was supposed to be standard in the first place.
You think how big is your ringgit?
Everything free so the car companies doing charity is it?
Dont buy la toyota doesnt need you
It is Toyota’s desire to price themselves out of the Malaysian market
This is THE car that embodies Malaysia and Malaysians.
CHEAP by the kilo and space it offers.
CLASSY decal design on the doors that reminds us of the good Proton Wira days.
STYLE. You ride high with commanding view and your kids can open the door wide open and whack the car next to you while you offer no apology whatsoever.
SPIRITUAL. You accepts the bumpy ride – forego the comfort of this temporary worldly life. The hereafter is better and permanent.
FORWARD thinking. Resale value is important because you are an unscrupulous property speculator that need to service three mortgages and a mistress.
Here come the new Avanza, 5 Seater car.
it’s a RWD, it is a sports car.
I remember someother trying to make a generalization, like that.
Anything under Govt like UMW will increase price due to cronies and AP owners lacking of “free money from govt” ! Coming Honda BRV will kill this model !!! Rakyat please wait and don’t be cheated by UMW again…
Buy Toyota Avanza better than Proton Exora crap!
Whenever Toyota launches new model (or facelift), things that I look for are the safety features knowing that UMW has habit in omitting some of them to cut cost and increase profit – in this case, I could not find the VSC… Why can’t they make it stab ard across the product range???
after i read about Toyota business culture.,can’t really blame Toyotassss… they don’t change if it doesn’t break..4 Speed Autossss….fuuuuu.
This model how many years with unlimited facelift? Can UMW get some new model to launch? or because M’sia always opt for slower and cheaper car??
#Green’s comment.
Avanza, the New 5 seater:
2 extra seat = 50:50 split decorative seat @ car boot.
There was improvement made for 2012..
1. FC: New Avanza, another 15% improvement, with Dual VVt-i NR-0 engine.
2. Noise: New Avanza, another 19% reduction, with improvement from the drive shaft, to the engine, to sound absorbing material at hood and dashboard.
3. It uses Unibody Chasis, since 2012. now, further Strengthened. Ladder frame Chasis, it was in the 2004 model.
4. Stability and handling:
Improved with thicker strut bar, improved absorber, and strengthening of chasis.
Good and Comfort ride as 5 seater, with sitting tall position.
LOL @ rear live axle suspension….this thing only belongs in vans and lorries….
its not like that.
it’s because of Rear Wheel Drive.
result in the solid axle availability.
good for durability.
It has been more than 12 years & not all-new design. Always facelift only & I wonder why toyota not design a new model with better safety, better aerodynamic & better safety. Maybe fix with smaller turbocharged engine because dual valve timing is nothing new now.
Better handling*
this is on different chasis already.
it was Ladder Frame Chasis, now is unibody Chasis.
Dont judge 2015 Avanza with your 2004 Avanza model experience.
rear wheel drive.. Alza far better than this. Both with no VSC.. At least Alza with torsion beam compare to solid axle like go to off-road.
wait..this avanza is 2nd generation or only go through facelift from the 1st generation? confius.
Makes no difference wither way
pls dun blame Toyota, is UMW in bolehland.
Is expensive in Malaysia. Much more expensive than in Indonesia
ESC?? errmmm no need la.. this people only look for chrome garnishes and DRL.. a but atleast they put ABS as standard.. now this is moving(slightly) forward!
http://paultan.org/2015/10/09/gallery-toyota-avanza-facelift-now-on-sale-in-msia/toyota_avanza_facelift_malaysia_-034/
Both Stability Control and Traction Control.
Secretly built in Avanza 2015 Facelift, observe the meterboard.
Awaiting to be announced, after Vios is facelifted.