The all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza officially starts its retail sales today. The entry-level 7-seater MPV gets massive changes from the top down.
“The Philippines loves commercial vehicles or CVs. Through the years, MPVs have served as a practical choice for the day-to-day needs of Filipino families,” said TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto during the vehicle launch.
“And we love giving our customers choices! That is why, we are reintroducing our reliable, tried-and-tested model in the compact MPV segment. I am sure this full model change of this well-loved family car will bring more happiness for all,” he added.
The most obvious change is the platform. Eschewing its rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame platform, the all-new Avanza now shifts to a unibody, front-wheel drive platform co-developed with Toyota’s sister company, Daihatsu. The DNGA, as the platform is called, stretches the MPV’s wheelbase while also improving its overall packaging and efficiency.
Despite the platform shift, Toyota has opted to carryover the powertrains. This means that the Avanza is available in both 1.3-liter (1NR-VE) and 1.5-liter (2NR-VE) flavors. The now transverse-mounted engines make 98 horsepower and 122 Nm of torque or 106 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. This is connected to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT.
While the nameplate isn’t known for packaging efficiency, the 2022 Avanza aims to change that. Standard across the range is what Toyota calls “Long Sofa Mode.” This seating allows either the first-row seats to fold back to meet the second-row, or the second-row seats to fold forward creating a foot rest for those in the third-row.
Feature-wise, LED headlights and LED rear combination lamps are now standard across all model grades with the 1.3 E and 1.5 G both getting front fog lamps and power folding side view mirrors with an auto retracting function as well. Inside, all model grades get fabric seats with a two-tone black/brown color combination as well as a touchscreen display audio system sized either 6.75- or 8 inches.
All models get dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, and vehicle stability control, but the 1.5 G adds four more airbags and blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert. All grades from the E upward also gets standard rear parking sensors with reverse camera.
The Avanza is priced at:
P 813,000 – Avanza 1.3 J MT
P 928,000 – Avanza 1.3 E MT
P 984,000 – Avanza 1.3 E CVT
P 1,039,000 – Avanza 1.5 G CVT
It comes in five colors:
White – 1.3 J MT
Dark Red Mica Metallic – 1.3 E MT, 1.3 E CVT, 1.5 G CVT
Black Metallic – 1.3 J MT, 1.3 E MT, 1.3 E CVT, 1.5 G CVT
Silver Metallic – 1.3 J MT, 1.3 E MT, 1.3 E CVT, 1.5 G CVT
Greenish Gun Metal Mica Metallic – 1.3 J MT, 1.3 CVT, 1.5 CVT
Check out the complete specs of the all-new Avanza:
2022 Toyota Avanza Dimensions
Overall Length: 4,395 mm
Overall Width: 1,730 mm
Overall Height: 1,665 mm (1.3 J), 1,690 mm (1.3 E), 1,700 mm (1.5 G)
Curb Weight: 1,090 kg (1.3 J), 1,105 kg (1.3 E MT), 1,130 kg (1.3 E CVT), 1,140 kg (1.5 G CVT)
Front Tread: 1,515 mm (1,505 mm for 1.5 G)
Rear Tread: 1,510 mm (1,500 mm for 1.5 G)
Minimum Turning Radius: 4.9 m
Seating: 7
2022 Toyota Avanza Engine & Transmission
Engine: 1NR-VE (1.3), 2NR-VE (1.5)
Type: 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, Dual VVT-i
Displacement: 1,329 cc or 1,496 cc
Bore x Stroke: 72.5 x 80.5 (1.3), 72.5 x 90.6 (1.5)
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Maximum Output: 98 PS @ 6,000 rpm (1.3), 106 PS @ 6,000 rpm (1.5)
Maximum Torque: 122 Nm @ 4,200 rpm (1.3), 138 Nm @ 4,200 rpm (1.5)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Fuel Supply System: EFI
Fuel Tank Capacity: 43 liters
Emissions: Euro 4
Transmission: 5-speed MT (1.3 J, 1.3 E) or CVT (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
2022 Toyota Avanza Chassis
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Stabilizers: Front & Rear
Tires/Wheels: 185/65R15 Steel (1.3 J), 185/65R15 Alloy (1.3 E), 195/60R16 Alloy (1.5 G)
Spare Tire: Full-Sized Spare
2022 Toyota Avanza Exterior Features
Split-Type LED
Clearance Lamps: LED
Front Fog Lamps: 1.3 E, 1.5 G
Rear Reflector: With
Body-Color Side View Mirror w/ Power Adjust, Power Adjust + Auto Retract (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
Side Mirror Turn Signal Indicators (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
Intermittent Windshield Wiper
Rear Window Defogger
LED Rear Combination Lamp
Rear Spoiler
Body-Color Outside Door Handle
Pole Type Antenna (1.3 J), Fin-Type (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
2022 Toyota Avanza Interior Features
Fabric (Two-Tone Black/Brown)
4-way Manual Adjust Driver & Front Passenger Seat
60/40 Split-Fold 2nd Row w/ Recline, Long Sofa Mode
50/50 Tumble Down 3rd Row w/ Long Sofa Mode
Headrests: 1st row x 2, 2nd row x 3, 3rd row x 2
Optitron Speedometer, Tachometer
Segment-Type LCD MID (1.3 J, 1.3 E), 4.2-inch TFT (1.5 G)
Economy Meter
Electronic Power Steering
Tilt Adjust Steering Column (1.3 J, 1.3 E), Tilt & Telescopic (1.5 G)
Urethane Steering Wheel
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Black Inside Door Handle (1.3 J), Chrome Inside Door Handle (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
Lever-Type Parking Brake
Urethane Shift Knob
2022 Toyota Avanza Comfort and Convenience Features
Keyless Entry
Key Start (1.3 J, 1.3 E), Push Start (1.5 G)
Power Windows
Power Door Locks w/ Speed-Sensing Function
Digital Control Air Conditioning w/ Rear Control and Vents
6.75-inch Display Auto (1.3 J), 8-inch Display Audio (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
AM/FM/Bluetooth/Aux/USB
4 Speakers
4 USB Chargers
2022 Toyota Avanza Safety Features
Blind Spot Monitoring (1.5 G)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (1.5 G)
Dual SRS Airbags (1.3 J, 1.3 E), 6 SRS Airbags (1.5 G)
ABS with EBD
Vehicle Stability Control
Hill Start Assist
Rear Parking Sensors w/ Back Camera (1.3 E, 1.5 G)
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