The second-generation Toyota Avanza has been around for nearly a decade now, debuting in Indonesia back in 2011. Ten years in a very long time in automotive circles and it shows – the car looks especially dated now next to shiny new rivals such as the Mitsubishi Xpander. We know that a successor has been in the works for a long time now and it looks like the new model is almost ready for showrooms.
In fact, the third-generation Avanza has been seen in a showroom in Indonesia, as these images from AutonetMagz show. Clear to see are the radically different exterior and interior designs, giving the segment stalwart a fresh new look.
The boxy body and long wheelbase mean that this is still a car whose overriding priority is cabin space, but there’s greater embellishment to hide its utilitarian nature. At the front, the Avanza has a hint of RAV4 and Corolla Cross about it thanks to the large trapezoidal grille, flanked here by slim LED headlights and triangular fog light surrounds. A downturned centre air intake sits low down.
A prominent feature is the chrome strip that starts from the top of the grille and runs through the headlights and along the bonnet and windows before finally terminating at the D-pillars. The wing mirrors have also moved to the door panels, while the chunky wheel arch flares give the car an SUV-like look. The wheels look to be larger in diameter (possibly 17 inches) and feature a handsome two-tone design.
Moving to the rear, the Avanza sports in-vogue full-width taillights and a decorative skid plate, along with what look like fake vents at the corners of the bumper. The unit you see here is badged the Veloz, meaning that it will likely have slightly different front and rear ends compared to the standard Avanza.
The interior sees an arguably even bigger redesign, with a much more modern design that consigns the outgoing model’s cheap-looking (and feeling) cabin to the history books. The cleaner dashboard looks much slimmer and is fitted with a more rakish centre console (with silver trim and an ambient lighting strip) and an absolutely massive freestanding infotainment touchscreen, likely the nine-inch unit from the Raize.
Ahead of the driver sits a hexagonal instrument cluster binnacle (could we see a digital instrument cluster in the Avanza, like the Raize?) and a classy three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. To the left are the trapezoidal centre air vents, the Raize’s dual-knob digital air-conditioning controls, seat belt reminder lights and the engine start button. This particular unit has a two-tone colour scheme, with white panels on the dashboard, centre console and door cards that add to the car’s fresh aesthetic.
Down on the centre tunnel you’ll find a neat-looking gearlever and, interestingly enough, an electronic parking brake – making it the first regionally-developed Toyota to come with such a system. Move to the second row and you get a giant roof monitor, a single pop-out cupholder, and USB charging ports. There are also what appear to be organising pockets behind the front seats, one of which seems big enough to house a tablet.
Although Toyota has understandably kept mum on the details, we do expect the new Avanza to ride on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) that also underpins the Raize and Toyota Rocky (and, by extension, the Perodua Ativa). This means that the car will likely switch from a ladder frame to a monocoque construction – and thus, move from a rear-wheel-drive layout to a front-drive one.
Crucially, this will allow the more car-like Perodua Alza to become a close sibling of the Toyota (and Daihatsu’s version, the Xenia). The national MPV is currently based on the Japanese-market Daihatsu Boon Luminas and Passo Sette, both of which have long been discontinued. The new Alza is rumoured to be launched in Malaysia at the end of the year.
Expect the cars to be powered by the same engines as the Raize, Rocky and Ativa – a 98 PS/140 Nm 1.0 litre turbocharged three cylinder and a naturally-aspirated 88 PS/113 Nm 1.2 litre unit (likely exclusive to the Indonesian market), paired to either a five-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The Avanza could also receive the Rocky e:Smart Hybrid‘s electrified 1.2 litre mill, which will likely be offered on the Ativa here.
Last but not least, the twin windscreen-mounted cameras on this Avanza confirms the inclusion of the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) suite of driver assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking and, in the case of Perodua’s system, adaptive cruise control and lane centring assist.
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Habisla Exora! This is because the new Perodua Alza will be based on this new Super Game-Changing Avanza. With this stunning design, modern interior, complete safety, advanced features and DNGA platform, Exora will be Game Over
Wow, looks good. With a reliable japanese Toyota engine, Perodua will always be successful. habislah john and geng (Celup King/Avenger/Alan etc etc)
Like: Avanza (3rows)
Dislike: Ativa (2rows)
Roti John = Rahim. later on Ramli, Raja, Ronnie.Rosie, Rosmah ……Go on forever interchangeable with this muhibbah theme
Bro. Get off Paultan and go back to playing games since you like bringing it up. This site is for adults.
If Proton didn’t rebadge one of Geely’s MPV as their next gen Exora soon, then all new Game-Changing Perodua Alza will dominate the market for sure
If CelupInfinity didn’t put in a plea, begging to c.l.p Toyota mpv as Alza immediately, then the legendary Exora will cleanup all the slate. No ifs ands or buts, this mortiferous mpv will be banished from the showroom and usedcar market entirely
to RJ & obk
Noone believe whatever nonsense in this comment section anyways, The whole malaysia read only the content. Only your kind and ppc copycats believing otherwise
We shall welcome 2022 AEB SUV
1. Perodua Veloz SUV
2. Proton Haoyue Okavango SUV
2 Game Changer affordable premium SUV
Next big Thingss
P2 rebadge dulu, kini, sekarang, selamanya. Ori tarak.
OMG so lame, excessively excited overjoy and jumping-jack for no reason. Funny, even the Indonesian whacking this so call game-changer. After years of sleeping like a baby, this plebeian brand suddenly return to the land of the living, pressured to react against competitors with better features from Dfsk Wuling Haval MG Mitsu etc.This review is just abt run of the mill vehicle that’s de-mininis for an ID-market.This so unduly claim of ‘wonder, marvel of the east’ is not yet here. What a joke, parked your comment on the top, then slipped your clone below to throw bouquets at you.By all means you’re just an attention-seeker, itching for fiery reaction, like and dislike all at once. Why not safeguarding yourself from pandemic by completely going off-the-grid, from predicting more of these future doo-doo shits
Anyway, who cares at this site.. Just sit back & enjoy the ride..
At least some body cares to (……..) about the deceit and nonsense in this site.Which below situation is better, more impact?
1) many good people silence, quite, afraid, just spectator in the background, let someone else do it for them
2) only a few good people really care to question
3) many good people finally wakeup to get involve and dare to speak up and make a stand.
Above situation befitting to the politics all the time
Failed brand with failed car. A moving coffin.
Tak buat baru, komplen! Buat baru, pun komplen! You must have failed in school!
6 airbags, VSC, HSA, Toyota Safety Sense, four disk brakes, what coffin you’re talking about? The old one scores 4 stars ASEAN NCAP without VSC and only 2 airbags, absolutely no doubt that this would score 5 stars.
Zero HPF meant Zero Stars in my safety book. Think Safety First!
Jangan nak merepek. Toyota Safety Sense? Pui! Takat letak AEB, lps tu panggil Toyota Safety Sense, baik begi meninggal. Toyota Safety Sense ada banyak lg features selain AEB.
Seeing the Raize (marketed as TSS) and Ativa, there is ACC, LKA etc not just that crap AEB like on the Myvi.
Do note that the 4 star rating was published 8 years ago in 2013. The protocol has changed since then.
So does the vehicle. Surely with DNGA it will have better chassis and crash safety structure
Itu Rav4 Veloz
Takpayah fikir , takpayah pening… beli je perodua
Toyota/Perodua and accidents berpisah tiada
Puhlezz… rakyat Malaysia prefers Exoras.
Wakil rakyat Malaysia prefer Alphard/Vellfire
Wow! The Avanza has gotten so big.
Really awesome
If no 6 airbags no buy…
It will come with 6 airbags
Side airbags and pillar airbags are spotted, so yes 6 airbags.
Can you see the airbags on the pillars? This car will be equipped with 6 airbags and TSS (Toyota safety sense) including adaptive cruise control. As well as modern features such as auto lamp, auto wiper, EPB with BH, rear disc brake, wireless charger and interior ambient lights.
Innova size tapi lawa.
Looks like the Kluger/Highlander/Crown Kluger from the Front. The rear looks a lot like it’s Lexus cousin, and is it me or this new Gen Avanza looks Longer????
Semua gara-gara Wuling
avanza jadi lebih ganteng sama lebih moderen.Beda banget sih.Avanza yang dulu ditendang,sekarang dia disayang.dulu avanza menderita, sekarang avanza bahagiaterima kasih kepada Wuling, sekarang mobil lain ikut lebih banyak fitur nya.Tinggal atur harga jual aja deeh
Iya Mas. Mmg gara2 Wuling dan jg Xpander yg bikin Toyota kaget. Finally dia udah sadar dan mulai bertindak.
Anyway, it’ll be great to see the Alza with 1.0T CVT and of course with ADAS + ACC 0 km – 120 km
Look like it is trying very hard..really hard..
Good Effort.
Design is cool and front and back all new. But I think avanza and alza may use with 1.5 engine or each model take different engine. To be sure, both will use ativa gearbox.
Looks like a flatten aruz/rush from the side
I wonder if this really will sell. Hardly see any Aruz on the road maybe 1-2 units if lucky to be out but otherwise it is a rare car, I find BMW G20 is more commonly seen actually not to mention other cars.
G20 sales is very low.
BMW combined sales also not enough to compared with single Aruz/X50.
Maybe you only refer to your T20 neighborhood car park.
In KL, G20 is getting more and more common. Where do you live?
It’s of cuz common among glorified cars.
Even TNGA camry Benz C class is common.
But it’s just not majority to be concern to disturb Aruz/X50 sales.
Perodua Alza.. Good RV
Nice Alvanza. Somemore come with back TV, many will love it. Bring here.
Nice
Maybe Perodua can consider 6 seater set up, with to captain seats at middle like T innova.
Please launch as ALZA!!! If I retire in 2023, I will buy this for Grab drive.
A nice car cruising around, with Grab for some coffee money and chit chat.
Win win.
Stronk SUV.
Add slim wheel clad, side step.
Then looks like a widebody Rav4. Interior also like the Rav4.
Aircon is individual for the passengers.
Noticed Good for Hot Country.
Driving this as 5 seater SUV, spacious and comfortable.
Aruz / Rush RWD already had proven lack of power. Don’t think 1.0cc turbo with CVT is sufficient to carry weight of vehicle with 5 passengers. Furthermore many manufacturer does not consider manual gearbox
It’s a decent Jeep Cruiser. It’s got very good grip and braking distance with its premium Tyre selection.
Your in the wrong tread mate. This is far from a jeep. No sane person would bring this “S’U’V” to anything but tarmac roads.
Really not necessary when the power is sufficient.
Different engine size, different tax bracket.
Otherwise there is no affordable premium SUV.
How to sell Aruz then?
stop production then..
The new Avanza-Xenia (and possibly the Ativa for that matter) will not use the 1.0 liter turbo from the Raize-Rocky-Ativa triplet. It’s an option between 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter.
1.2L smart hybrid
Wow, the interior looks good for me also the exterior is very sporty then previous gen. Hope this is the new Alza.
Price difference between avanza & veloz? And when would these be launched in the phils