Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Toyota Avanza
It won’t be long now before Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) unveils its latest model in the country. Come March 7, TMP will be revealing the all-new Toyota Avanza. First launched in Indonesia last November, the 7-seater MPV gets a brand new look, a new CVT option, and is now a front-wheel drive vehicle.
Toyota is now accepting reservations for the upcoming MPV but just how many variants will there be of the new Avanza? And what features will the new Avanza have once it’s revealed?
Thanks to a very good source, we managed to get our hands on the official specifications of the 2022 Toyota Avanza. Here, we were able to see the vehicle’s specs, features, colors, and safety kit.
Let’s start with the dimensions. Based on the document, the new Avanza will measure 4395mm long, 1730mm wide, and 1700mm tall. Compared to the outgoing generation, the MPV is 205mm longer, 70mm wider, and 5mm taller. The MPV’s wheelbase has also been stretched from 2655mm to 2750mm. With the increase in size, expect the Avanza to be roomier over the second-generation model.
Don’t expect to find any halogen headlights on the 2022 Avanza. All variants of the Avanza will have LED headlights. That’s right, from the J all the way to the G, the MPV will get a pair of bright LEDs.
When it comes to cabin amenities, the MPV will have some new and upgraded features. For starters, there’s a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display on the G and E variants. Not only does it come with Bluetooth and USB, the system now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. On the J variant, it only gets a smaller 6.75-inch touchscreen and lacks Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
For the second-row passengers, you can now charge your mobile devices via two USB Type-A charging ports. Also available across all variants is the new 50:50 Tumble Down & Long Sofa Mode. This feature allows occupants to set the MPV with a lounge-like setting. Gone are the large dials and knobs for the air-conditioning system. Instead, Toyota installed a new digital A/C system that looks similar to the Rush.
Like its predecessor, the Avanza will have two Dual VVT-i four-cylinder engines. First is the 1.5-liter 1NR-VE that makes 106 PS at 6000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4200 rpm. Meanwhile, the other engine is the 1.3-liter 2NR-VE which puts out 98 PS at 6000 rpm and 122 Nm of torque at 4200 rpm. The entry-level model will come with a five-speed manual gearbox. On higher-grade models, it comes with a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) that replaces the four-speed automatic.
Also worth mentioning is the availability of intelligent safety features. Exclusive only to the top-spec G variant are the blind-spot monitor and rear-cross traffic alert. Meanwhile, all variants will come with hill-start assist, vehicle stability control, traction control system, anti-lock brakes, and ISOFIX anchors for child seats.
When it comes to exterior colors, the Avanza comes in Black Metallic, Silver Metallic, White (J only), and Dark Red Mica Metallic (G and E only). There’s also a new color called Greenish Gun Metal that’s only available on the G and E variants.
Now for the most important bit of info, the price. The entry-level 1.3 J MT will retail for PHP 813,000. On the other hand, the 1.3 E M/T will sell for PHP 928,000 while the CVT version of the 1.3 E will have a sticker price of PHP 984,000. Last but not least is the range-topping 1.5 G CVT which will cost PHP 1,039,000.
Can’t wait to get your hands on one in the future? All authorized Toyota dealerships in the country are now accepting reservations for the all-new Avanza.
Here’s a rundown of some of the features you’ll find in the 2022 Toyota Avanza
Features exclusive to the top of the line G variant:
195/60R16 tires with alloy wheels
Push to start ignition system
Tilt and telescopic steering column
4.2” TFT Multi-Information Display
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Driver, Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags
Standard features for all variants:
LED headlights
LED combination taillights
Power Adjust Side Mirrors
Black and Brown two-tone fabric seats
4-way manual seat adjust for driver and front passenger
60:40 2nd row seats with tumble, slide & long sofa mode function
50:50 3rd row seats with tumble, slide & long sofa mode function
2 USB Type A Ports
Front Digital Control A/C System
Hill Start Assist Control
Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control System
Seat Belt Reminder
Anti-Lock Braking System
Emergency Brake Signal
ISOFIX Child Restraint System
Other available features
Power-folding side mirrors(G and E variant)
Front Fog Lamps (G and E variant)
Segment LCD multi-information display (E and J variant)
8-inch touchscreen (G and E variant)
6.75-inch touchscreen (J variant)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (G and E variant only)
Driver and Passenger SRS Airbag (E and J variant)
TVSS (G and E variant only)
High Mount Stop Lamp (G and E variant)
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