Prices without insurance are:
Avanza 1.5E - RM80,888;
Avanza 1.5S - RM83,888
Avanza 1.5S+ - RM87,888
There four exterior colours to choose from - Dark Red Mica Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, White, and Black Metallic
The Avanza 1.5G variant has been discontinued while the new 1.5S+ variant replaces the 1.5X.
Exterior
The latest Avanza has enhancements on the exterior such as two-tier LED headlamps with body-coloured trim, standard front foglamps, and Bi-LED headlamps.
New features include a Sharkfin antenna on the roof and Side Door Mirrors with power adjustment and power folding (Avanza 1.5S and Avanza 1.5S+).
Wind noise has been reduced by reshaping the casing of the door mirror to reduce the area where high negative pressure is generated.
Also contributing to smoother flow of air over the roof is the spoiler at the rear end with an integrated LED high-mounted stop lamp.
The spoiler diverts air off the roof beyond the rear windscreen, thereby reducing turbulence that causes drag.
For convenience, the new Avanza has intermittent wiper modes for both the front and rear wipers.
The front wipers are vehicle speed sensitive, while the rear wipers automatically come on when the Reverse gear is selected (if the front wipers are also operating).
15-inch light alloy rims are standard for all variants.
Interior
Enhancements for the latest Avanza include a 2-tone dashboard colour, complemented by a sporty new dark seat fabric with red accents, digital Air-Conditioning, a Clean Air Filter and two USB charging ports.
Meanwhile, the latest Avanza 1.5S+ comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The TFT display is a 6.75-inch Capacitive Touch Screen with WVGA Resolution Screen for clear and easy viewing.
The new Avanza 1.5S and 1.5S+ have a high-quality meter cluster with red accent lines and smooth gradation to express sportiness.
For the Avanza 1.5E, the new meter design features blue accent lines.
Operation of the audio system can be done using switches on the steering wheel (Avanza 1.5S/1.5S+).
Safety
The Avanza 1.5S+ has a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSM + RCTA) system.
A reverse camera is also standard for the Avanza 1.5S+ and optional for the Avanza 1.5E.
All variants get reverse sensors and dual SRS airbags.
Powertrain & NVH
The Avanza is powered by the proven 2NR-VE 1.5-litre 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-I and a 4-speed Electronic Automatic Transmission.
The engine has a power output of 105 ps with maximum of 136 Nm of torque available at 4200 rpm.
Countermeasures have been taken to reduce the level of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) for increased motoring comfort.
These include having the entire cabin side surface of the dash inner silencer covered with sound-insulation material to reduce the intrusion of engine noise.
High damping urethane material is also used for the tunnel silencer and rear deck silencer to reduce intrusion of gear noise from transmission & the vehicle differential.
Finally, working with the original equipment tyre supplier, Toyota engineers were able to reduce road noise generated from tyres by about 1.5 dB through changes to the tyre construction and rubber characteristics.
Accessories
The Avanza 1.5S+ gets a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) system.
A rear DVR is also available as an extra-cost option.
For the rear passengers, there is the option of a Roof Mounted 8-inch full-colour Monitor on the ceiling.
