TOYOTA MOTOR Philippines Corp. (TMP) has officially introduced the all-new Avanza on March 7 as part of efforts to strengthen its position in the compact multipurpose vehicle (MPV) segment.
TMP said in a statement that the 2022 update of the Avanza is already available in all dealerships nationwide since March 7, and has four variants, priced at P813,000 for the J manual transmission (MT) variant, P928,000 for the E MT variant, P984,000 for the E continuously variable transmission (CVT) variant, and P1,039,000 for the G CVT variant.
The all-new Avanza marks the third generation of the vehicle since its introduction in 2006.
“The Philippines loves commercial vehicles (CVs). Through the years, MPVs have served as a practical choice for the day-to-day needs of Filipino families,” TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto said during the Avanza’s virtual launch on Monday.
“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.
According to TMP, the Avanza will have an updated exterior, split-type LED headlamps, and for the G Variant, 16-inch alloy wheels. The vehicle also comes with a push start button system and a 4.2 TFT multi-information display for the G variant, and auto-fold side mirrors for the G and E variants.
“The all-new Avanza can handle any road trip needs with its flexible 7-seating adjustments with long sofa mode feature and ample luggage space. Controls are within reach and entertainment is guaranteed for the journey with the 8-inch audio display that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity available for the G and E variants, and USB ports available for recharging each family member’s tech,” TMP said.
In terms of safety features, the all-new Avanza has a back camera and back sensor for the G and E variants. The G variant also has blind spot monitoring, rear camera traffic alert, vehicle stability control, and six supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave