Verdict
The Toyota Avanza F654 Facelift costs RM17,567 more, but it brings the easier-going 4AT, a 1,496 cc petrol engine with 103 hp and 136 Nm, plus ABS/EBD, LED headlamps and 15-inch alloys. Its 70 mm longer and 30 mm wider body does not change the 2,655 mm wheelbase or seven-seat layout. For a Malaysian buyer who can live with a manual, the Mk2’s RM63,321 price, 7.7 L/100 km rating and four rear parking sensors remain persuasive. The facelift is the more complete choice, particularly for automatic driving and basic braking equipment.
Pick the Toyota Avanza Mk2 if you want the RM63,321 entry price, a five-speed manual and a quoted 7.7 L/100 km fuel-consumption figure.
Pick the Toyota Avanza F654 Facelift if you want a four-speed automatic, 103 hp, ABS/EBD and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mk2 RM63,321; F654 Facelift RM80,888.
- Engine: Mk2 1,298 cc, 92 hp and 120 Nm; F654 Facelift 1,496 cc, 103 hp and 136 Nm.
- Transmission: Mk2 five-speed manual; F654 Facelift four-speed conventional automatic.
- Size: Mk2 4,120 mm long and 1,630 mm wide; F654 Facelift 4,190 mm long and 1,660 mm wide.
- Wheels: Mk2 14-inch steel wheels with 185/70R14 tyres; F654 Facelift 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres.
- Warranty: Mk2 three years/100,000 km; F654 Facelift five years/unlimited mileage.
Mk2
- RM17,567 cheaper to buy.
- Quoted economy of 7.7 L/100 km.
- Four rear parking sensors and ambient lights.
- Five-speed manual versus the facelift’s four-speed automatic.
- Less power and torque: 92 hp/120 Nm versus 103 hp/136 Nm.
- No ABS/EBD, LED headlamps or front foglamps.
F654 Facelift
- Four-speed automatic with 103 hp and 136 Nm.
- ABS/EBD, LED reflector headlamps and front foglamps.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM17,567 dearer.
- No quoted fuel-consumption figure.
- Only two rear parking sensors versus four on the Mk2.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM63,321✓ | RM80,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,298 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 92 hp | 103 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 136 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 4AT |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.7 L/100 km | —✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,090 kg | 1,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Front Tyre | 185/70R14 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/70R14 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 14" Steel | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 14" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Sliding and Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote control activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | LCD Instrument Cluster Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 vs F654 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota Avanza Mk2 or Toyota Avanza F654 Facelift better?
The Toyota Avanza F654 Facelift is the better-equipped and more convenient choice, with a 4AT, 103 hp, ABS/EBD and LED headlamps. The Mk2 makes more sense if its lower RM63,321 price, manual gearbox and quoted 7.7 L/100 km economy matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Avanza F654 Facelift costs RM17,567 more than the Toyota Avanza Mk2: RM80,888 versus RM63,321.
Which Avanza has the stronger engine?
The Toyota Avanza F654 Facelift has the stronger petrol engine, producing 103 hp and 136 Nm from 1,496 cc. The Mk2’s 1,298 cc engine makes 92 hp and 120 Nm.