Toyota Avanza 2012 - technical review

Toyota Indonesia revealed all the details of the all-new Toyota Avanza today, together with its sibling Daihatsu Xenia. The new Avanza is available in 1.3l in E and G version, in either 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. The 1.5G meanwhile is available in manual transmission only. The range topper is called Avanza Veloz, which comes with 1.5l drivetrain paired to either manual or automatic gearbox. All the variants are differentiated by the accesories level.

The most basic model is 1.3E. This version is available in both manual and auto box. This version does away with fog lamps and build-in side indicator in side mirror. The garnishing on the bumper is deleted too. The interior is two-tone beige and dark grey theme. The instrument panel gets no audio systems at all.

1.3G Instrument Panel

Opting for G version will gets you a chrome hood garnish (body coloured on E version), foglamp with surrounding garnish and in case of 1.5G, a side-mirror repeater. The 1.3E and 1.3G are differentiated by inclusion of alarm system, rear roof spoiler, side moulding, rear reverse sensor, alloy wheel (covered steel wheel on E), 1 DIN audio system with 4 speakers and vanity mirror. Going an increased capacity in 1.5G trim will buy you, of course a 1.5 VVTi engine, integrated double DIN audio system with classier silver finishing and 15" alloy wheels. The cabin for both version is still two-tone as per 1.3E. Double blower is available even for the entry level E model.


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1.5G Instrument Panel

1.3G Front End Styling

Toyota Avanza & Daihatsu Xenia introduced in Indonesia

*Updated on 9th November with new launch photos, interior photos and variant detail - Read more

The new 2012 Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia were introduced simultaneously at Pasific Place Jakarta today. The outgoing Avanza and Xenia were the biggest seller for these two companies in Indonesia between 2004 till today, where 981,230 units were sold between them, where 681,035 of that was contributed by the Avanza model. The new Avanza and Xenia was said to be designed as a perfect solution for current family needs in the region where both features a revamped exterior and interior styling, and enhanced in equipment and features.

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The details of each model, together with the pricing will be revealed in November 9th. More launch photos and variant detail after the jump.

Breaking news - Video of 2012 Toyota Avanza / Daihatsu Xenia

2012 Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia will be launched in Indonesian market on 7th November 2011. The 2012 Xenia and Avanza is visibly featuring more upmarket feature compared to the outgoing model. Bar-type door outside handle, more stylish steering, more cohesive door trim design are among the new stylish touch to the budget MPV. The utilitarian dashboard of current Avanza/Xenia also made way for more classy design, with some overtones from 2011 Perodua Myvi, particularly the top part of the dashboard. Enjoy the video after the jump.

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