| Manufacturer | Astra Daihatsu (Indonesia) Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia) FAW Jilin (China)[1] |
|---|---|
| Also called | Daihatsu Xenia FAW Senya M80 (China)[2] FAW Senya S80 (China)[1][3] |
| Production | 2003-present |
| Assembly | North Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Predecessor | Toyota Kijang |
| Class | Mini MPV |
| Body style | 5-door MPV |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | Gasoline: 1.0 L I3 VVT-i [4] 1.3 L I4 VVT-i 1.5 L I4 VVT-i |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm (104.5 in) |
| Length | 4,120 mm (162.2 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Height | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,130 kg (2,491 lb) |
The Toyota Avanza is a mini MPV designed by Daihatsu. It is produced in Indonesia[5] and also assembled contract assembled in Malaysia (under Perodua). Daihatsu designed and manufacturer the vehicle, which is then sold by both Daihatsu and Toyota under Xenia and Avanza name plate respectively. Daihatsu supplies the vehicle to Toyota under a consigned production and OEM manufacturing agreement. [6]. The car was launched at the Gaikindo Auto Expo in 2003 and sold over 100,000 units that year. The name "Avanza" was taken from the Italian word avanzato, which means "advance".
The Avanza is a new model developed as an entry-level MPV. It's spiritual predecessoar was the Toyota Kijang, whose model program has since been split to two different models (the other being the larger, more expensive Toyota Innova) to expand Toyota's reach in the MPV sector.
In addition to Indonesia and Malaysia, the Avanza is sold in Brunei, Bangladesh, Egypt, Lebanon, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand. A rebadged version of the car is sold in China under the FAW badge.
In October 2011, Avanza-Xenia has been sold 1 million unit, including 113,000 export unit.[7]
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The model is a five-door MPV with a FR layout. It features a 1.3-litre K3-VE gasoline inline-four engine with a maximum output of 67 kW (92 PS) at 6000 rpm, and a 1.5-litre SZ-VE gasoline engine that produces 80 kW (109 PS) at 6000 rpm.
The Avanza was restyled near the end of the third quarter of 2006 with a new grille, new bumpers, a new interior, and new front and rear lamps.[8] The 2006 model New Avanza S also has a new engine, a 1.5-litre 16-valve DOHC VVT-i gasoline engine (similar to the Toyota Rush) along with the new ABS braking system.
In Malaysia, the Avanza is available as a 1.5G, 1.5S in automatic transmission, alongside 1.5E and 1.3E in both automatic and manual transmission.
In the Philippines, the Avanza has been offered since 2006 with 2 trim levels: a 'J' line with a 1.3 I3 engine, and having no power windows and locks, and only available with a manual transmission, while the 'G' line has a 1.5 engine, power features mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. In 2008, the J line was made available without the third row seat. This particular line is popularly used as metered taxicabs in the Philippines; although it is often mistaken as an end-to-end passenger vehicle, like its Tamaraw FX (Kijang) and Revo ancestors.
The Avanza was updated in 2008 with a new ceiling with grooves to improve airflow to the rear and a new interior colour scheme.
The Avanza's twin model is the Daihatsu Xenia, powered by the 1.3-litre EFI similar to the Avanza's, and a three-cylinder 1.0-litre with power and torque rating at 63 PS (46 kW; 62 hp) at 5600 rpm and 92 N·m (68 lb·ft) at 3600 rpm.[4]
In China, Daihatsu together with First Automobile Works (FAW) launch the Xenia on 21 June 2007. Production in China is carried out at FAW Jilin Auto.[9] The Daihatsu Xenia uses the 1.3 and 1.5-litre EFI engines similar to the Avanza's.
Currently, the Xenia is sold in Indonesia and China only.
The next generation of Avanza featured with increased dimensions and a more passenger car like design and has launched on November 7, 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia. [11] [12]