At the start of the month, we brought you news that the new Toyota Avanza facelift would be launched in Malaysia soon. Now, we’re bringing you full galleries of the refreshed MPV in 1.5E and 1.5S guises, which are two of three available variants – the last one being the 1.5S+. These cars were on display at the UMW Toyota showroom in Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya.
Styling changes are plain for all to see, with a front end that draws inspiration from the Vellfire. The trim on the upper grille now spreads to the edges of the new bumper, splitting the headlamps into two tiers. The lower apron is nearly identical to the Veloz (a sportier take on the standard Avanza) sold in Indonesia, with a multi-slat intake and recessed fog lamp sections.
Around back, you’ll find redesigned taillights that are linked by a chrome trim piece, with additional red reflectors on the 1.5S (and 1.5S+), while the 1.5E gets a more basic look instead. All variants are fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels with 185/65 profile tyres, but only the 1.5S and 1.5S+ get a two-tone finish.
As for the interior, the layout of the dashboard has been tweaked to accommodate a new centre stack, which frames the infotainment screen and controls for the standard manual air-conditioning system (with rear ceiling-mounted vents) below the air vents.
In terms of equipment, bi-LED headlamps, front fog lamps, a shark fin antenna and roof spoiler are standard exterior fitments across the board. The base variant is the only one that comes without electric retractable side mirrors and dark chrome with red lens garnish for the tailgate mentioned above.
Inside, the 1.5E and 1.5S come with double-DIN head unit, with the 6.75-inch Display Audio (standard for the 1.5S+) pictured here being a cost option. The speaker count is six on all variants except for the base option that makes do with just four.
The 1.5E is equipped with a normal urethane steering wheel and standard analogue gauges, while the remaining variants gain a steering-mounted audio controls, chrome trim, sportier gauges and a multi-info instrument cluster display. Fabric seats and USB charging ports are all standard for all three variants.
As for safety kit, there’s still just two airbags, ABS with EBD, and Isofix child seat anchors on the second row. However, the 1.5S+ gets a blind spot monitor and rear-cross traffic alert – the first time these features are available on an Avanza in Malaysia – not present on other variants.
All variants are powered by a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 105 PS (103 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. The mill, which is also used for the Rush and Perodua Myvi, sends drive to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic only – there’s no five-speed manual option.
As revealed back then, pricing for the new Avanza starts from RM80,888 (on-the-road without insurance) for the 1.5E, while the 1.5S retails at RM83,888, and the 1.5S+ at RM87,888.
2019 Toyota Avanza 1.5S
2019 Toyota Avanza 1.5E
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Ugly
Toyota Vellvanza.
Lexus should rebadge as abang Syah
Cannot be ugly, this is the game changer.
Nothing beats its RV and err…..RV.
Just look at it, some can be scammed into buying a Vellfire…a quick way to make money.
The wait is over! Now we can purchase the game changing MPV in the nearest Toyota dealer. Why I recommend this car? First, the car design is simply sporty as it is designed by world class designers. Second, the interior is modern, comfortable and spacious which can carry more than 7 people with the 7 seaters. Third, it uses Toyota award wining engine that have been proven to be reliable. Fourth, it has complete safety features to protect your family as well as tough car structure to minimize damage. Lastly, it has the most important thing, “high RV”. These are the reasons why we should pick this game changer instead of our game over Exora.
Name one award the Avanza have ever won.
The Proton Ertiga the better choice
Is that the reason why so many chose Exora over crappy Avanza for all 3 generations?
Complete safety feature? Wth. Mpv is meant to carry the whole family and thus should have ‘VSC’ as basic but this car still dont have even being a new launched model in 2019
Wahahahaha..toyota salesman …..
Total salesman is on a mission…hahahahhah
If u compare with exora.. i cannot agree lor.. exora is super value buy mpv, famous in malaysia.. yeah, mybe in terms of fuel consumption and Resale value avanza is winner, but exora is MPV segmen C, which mean spacious.. pls dont let brand confuse ur mind… also national car which means sparepart can be find easily.. and the price should be cheap. But if u compare with grand livina, brv, or mybe even aruz(suv).. mybe ancient avanza is better.. mybe
Got BSM & RCTA but not VSC. What a joke!!!
2015 facelift brought along centre console with armrest. Now omitted and in it’s place, the centre console shared with Aruz.
Terrible. 4 speed auto. 2 airbags. No push start even the hole is there. Be prepared for terrible fuel consumption.
Guess u never use avanza before.. able to carry 7 people.. dont expect it to have 20km/liter lorr.. like axia..pheww
The air con control up there(below player set) like from spy shot of incomplete car…
ENDGAME for this Avanza, the dashboard looks even uglier than the 2008 Vios. And no VSC. Comes with 2 Airbags?? Even Perodua is more safer…..
Also noticed: No PUSH START???
Conclusion, Aruz is a better buy with 6 Airbag, VSC, Hill Start Assist, ASA with pedestrian detection.
This van-like passenger vehicle rather expensive. Must be the T badge factor….
Why does it look similar to Aruz celup? Oh wait…..
U have to be really really really crazy to pick this over Aruz…
3 generation before, the back bumper design was having a round shape red reflector and that generation was totally a flop, ugly and just out right look incompatible. Now the ugly round reflector comes back again. Lesson never learn, silly design team.
Persona 2019 is better.
Persona sedan, avanza mpv.. I also can say vellfire is far better than persona..
The real game changer! Habislah exora..
Wow. Another power product from Toyota. Will totally outsell Aruz. Slap on Vellfire badge and increase price another 10k and it will be a game changer!
If Toyota introduces this car 10 years ago, it might sell like hot cakes. As in 2019’s market standard and consumer expectations, this car has lost it’s competitiveness with rivals.
Paultan + Driven team, kindly do a comparison video between this Avanza with Rush/Aruz
clearing old vellfire lamp set???
still same old underpowered engine. horsepower so low… even lower than Honda’s engine. it will struggle to climb genting highlands and risk overheating if pushed hard. to reach the top safely, need to keep speed below 40kmph.
Omg, tukar casing saja.. taddaa, sell u 80k plus! Better buy local made P brands
In Mysia people buy Toyota for one reason and one reason only- high resale value
However some even buy 10 year old Vios because they only think of high resale value. This is pretty stupid cost only the 1st owner enjoy the high RV