Toyota Avanza
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| Toyota Avanza | |
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| aka | Daihatsu Xenia |
| Production | 2003 - present |
| Class | Entry-level MPV / SUV |
| Body Style | 5-door, 7/9-seat front-engined, RWD |
| Length | 4120 mm |
| Width | 1630 mm |
| Height | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2655 mm |
| Weight | 1045 kg (1.3 J) 1070 kg (1.5 G M/T) 1085 kg (1.5 G A/T) |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual 4-speed Automatic |
| Engine | 1.0 litre DOHC I3 VVT-i [1] 1.3 litre DOHC I4 VVT-i 1.5 litre DOHC I4 VVT-i |
| Power | 90 hp @ 6000 rpm 89 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (1.3 J) 106 hp @ 6000 rpm 104 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (1.5 G) |
| Similar | Kia Carens Hyundai Matrix |
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The Toyota Avanza is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive automobile produced in Indonesia and Malaysia by Toyota , who also sell the car under their Daihatsu brand.[2] 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".
A special version of the Avanza was launched in late 2004 using the new Toyota VVT-i engine, which gave the car more power. The special edition was also equipped with an automatic transmission. Only 200 units of the Avanza special edition were made. [citation needed]||}}
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 & rear lamps.[3] The 2006 model New Avanza S also has a new engine, a 1.5 l 16-valve DOHC VVT-i gasoline engine (similar to the Toyota Rush). Only the automatic transmission model is sold in Indonesia & Malaysia.
Avanza's 1.3 litre engine has a maximum output of 67kW(92PS) at 6,000 rpm, and the 1.5 litre engine produces 80kW(109PS) at 6,000 rpm[4].
However, there are complains from users that the suspension system of the MPV tends to 'roll' at highway speeds.
The Avanza's twin model is the Daihatsu Xenia, the only Daihatsu to use 2 types of engine (4 cylinder 1300 cc EFI similar to the Avanza's, and 3 cylinder 1000 cc with power and torque rating at 63ps/5600rpm and 9.2kg-Nm/3600rpm[5]).
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Characteristics
The model is a five-door hatchback with a FR layout. It features a 1.3-litre gasoline engine with a maximum output of 67 kW (92 PS) at 6000 rpm, and a 1.5-litre gasoline engine that produces 80 kW (109 PS) at 6000 rpm.
A special version of the Avanza was launched in late 2004 using a more powerful VVT-i unit. The special edition was also equipped with an automatic transmission. Only 200 units of the Avanza special edition were made. [citation needed]||}}
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.[1] 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.
Daihatsu Xenia
The Avanza's twin model is the Daihatsu Xenia, the only Daihatsu to use two engines - 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 at 5600 rpm and 92 Nm at 3600 rpm. [2]
In China, Daihatsu together with FAW launch the Xenia on 21 June 2007. Production in China will be carried out at FAW Jilin Auto.[6] The Daihatsu Xenia is using 1.3 and 1.5-litre[7] EFI similar to the Avanza's.
Features[8]
Standard
- 15" wheels (On 1.5 models)
- 14" wheels (On 1.3 models)
- 13" wheels (On 1.0 models)
- 4-speaker audio system with radio and CD playback
- 50:50 folding 2nd row seats
- 100:0 folding 3rd row seats
- MacPherson Strut Suspension
- Electronically controlled side mirrors
- All windows equipped with power windows
- Warning lights on information meters for various safety and engine systems
- Air-conditioning with rear blower
- Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) body
- Seat Belts
- Alarm system with engine immobliser, siren, cabin sensors, and auto door locks
- Foglamps and high-mount stop light
- Reverse sensors
Existing on 1.5 Only
- Chormed Front Grille, door handles, backdoor garnish, shift bang
- Anti Brake Locking System (ABS)(Howstuffworks article on ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- 4-spoke Urethane Steering Wheels
Aerokit package (Available for 1.3 and 1.5)
- Front and rear bumper spoiler
- Side Skirting
- Muffler cutter
Options
- Muffler cutter
- Center Console box
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