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The Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia are a series of multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) developed by Daihatsu and marketed by both Toyota and Daihatsu, mainly sold with three-row seating. The Avanza and Xenia were developed as an entry-level MPV marketed mainly for the Indonesian and other emerging markets, and mainly produced in Indonesia by Astra Daihatsu Motor. Avanza's spiritual predecessor was the Kijang, whose model program has since been split into two different models (the other being the larger Kijang Innova) to expand Toyota's reach in the MPV sector. In addition to Indonesia, the Avanza is sold throughout Southeast Asia, Mexico, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Caribbean, Egypt, South Africa and other various African countries. A rebadged version of the car was sold in China under the FAW badge until 2016. In 2021, the Avanza spawned another twin model called the Toyota Veloz, which the "Veloz" name was previously used for Avanza's flagship grade level for some markets between 2011 and 2021. The Avanza also served as a basis for the second-generation Perodua Alza, which was introduced in Malaysia in 2022. The Avanza was the best-selling passenger car in Indonesia between 2006 and 2019, and then in 2021. At the peak of its popularity in 2013, the Avanza made up 17 percent of total car sales in Indonesia (22 percent combined with the Xenia). By November 2018, around 2.75 million units of Avanza/Xenia had been sold globally.

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Etymology

The name Avanza is derived from the Spanish word avanza which means 'get moving' and the Italian word avanzato, which means 'advance'. The name Xenia is derived from the Greek term Xenia, a concept of hospitality. The name Veloz is taken from the Spanish word veloz, meaning 'fast'.

Development

The Avanza and Xenia were both conceived by Toyota, Daihatsu and its Indonesian subsidiaries in the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. At the time, the price of the best-selling Kijang had skyrocketed, while the economy in the country had just recovered from the crisis. Feasibility studies started in 1999 when Toyota-Astra Motor proposed for a more affordable vehicle under the Kijang for the Indonesian market. Toyota Motor Corporation handed the development and manufacturing of the vehicle to Astra Daihatsu Motor due to Daihatsu's expertise on low-cost vehicles in Indonesia. Toyota and Daihatsu invested a total of US$90,000,000 for the project. The project was also referred by Toyota as the U-IMV (Under-IMV) project, a reference to the Innova that sits in a segment above the Avanza which rides on the IMV platform. Unlike the Kijang and the succeeding Kijang Innova that both utilised full body-on-frame chassis, the first two generations of Avanza/Xenia used a semi-unibody chassis where the front half of the chassis used body-on-frame construction, while the rear half used monocoque construction. This hybrid-type chassis made it possible for the vehicle to retain the rear-wheel-drive layout from the previous generations of Kijang along with its ability to handle heavier loads. According to journalists, it also came with several downsides such as unstable ride during high speeds and unrefined NVH levels. The second-generation model retained the same platform as the original model and took 4 years of development. Toyota and Daihatsu invested Rp 900,000,000,000 for the project. The third-generation model ditched the semi-unibody chassis with rear-wheel-drive layout in favour of the full unibody construction of the Daihatsu New Global Architecture with front-wheel-drive

Engines

== First generation (F600; 2003) == Markets. ==== Indonesia ==== The Avanza was unveiled on 11 December 2003 and released on 15 January 2004. The car emerged from the first collaboration project between Toyota and Daihatsu in Indonesia with development led by Toyota chief engineer Kaoru Hosokawa, product planning leader of Toyota Commercial Vehicle Development Centre. It was manufactured at Astra Daihatsu Motor's Sunter assembly plant, with 61 percent of its parts were sourced locally. While Toyota targeted a total sales of 30,000 for the year 2004, in January, a total of 25,000 bookings for the car had been received, leading to the increase of production capacity. It sold 43,936 units in that year, which made it the third best-selling car in Indonesia. The Avanza emerged as the best-selling car there from 2006, replacing the Kijang Innova which held the title in 2005. At launch, the Avanza was initially available with two grade levels: the 1.3 E and 1.3 G, both powered with a 1.3-litre K3-DE four-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Starting from July 2004, the limited-production 1.3 S grade with a 4-speed automatic transmission was available to the Indonesian market. Similar to the export models, the 1.3-litre engine was upgraded to use variable valve timing (VVT-i) technology and individual direct ignition coils, while changing the designation to K3-VE. The variant also included the anti-lock braking system and extra sound dampening materials. For the first time, a black exterior colour option was also added at the same time. In July 2006, it received its first facelift with a redesigned grille, bumper, beige interior colour and updated tail lights. The 1.3 E and 1.3 G grades were upgraded to use the K3-VE 1.3-litre VVT-i petrol engine, complied wi

Second generation (F650; 2011)

The second-generation Avanza was launched on 9 November 2011 in Indonesia with development led by Toyota chief engineer Kaoru Hosokawa. According to Toyota's South African division, the second-generation Avanza has been made approximately 20 kg (44 lb) lighter. Along with the use of low rolling resistance tyres, enhanced air conditioner regulation and electric power steering, the vehicle was reported to have achieved a substantial increase in fuel efficiency. The second-generation Avanza was engineered with a 25 mm (1.0 in) wider track and wider wheels to enhance its stability. The MacPherson strut suspension at the front and the four-link design with a lateral control rod at the back have been revised to improve ride quality and suppress swaying when changing direction. In the cabin, the second-generation Avanza has thinner seatbacks to enhance knee room in the second and third rows. Additionally, the depth of the boot area was expanded by 18 mm (0.7 in) due to its longer body. In 12 August 2015, the Avanza was updated with Dual VVT-i and received the new NR series engine; 1.3 L 1NR-VE (F653) which replaced the 1.3 L K3-VE, and 1.5 L 2NR-VE (F654) which replaced the 1.5 L 3SZ-VE. Markets. ==== Indonesia ==== The second-generation Avanza is available in three grade levels and two engine options, from low to highest: 1.3 E, 1.3 G, 1.5 G, and 1.5 Veloz. All grade levels and Veloz offered in both manual and automatic transmission, except for 1.5 G that came as a manual-only grade. The Veloz was introduced to replace the S grade in the previous generation. On 15 May 2013, dual SRS airbags and front seatbelts with force limiter and pre-tensioner became standard in all Avanza models. On that same year, all Avanza models also got some interior improvements, including redesign

Third generation (W100/W150; 2021)

The third-generation Avanza was launched on 10 November 2021. Departing from the previous generations' rear-wheel-drive layout, it is based on the front-wheel drive-based Daihatsu New Global Architecture, riding on a full unibody chassis as opposed to the previous semi-unibody construction. Development was led by Daihatsu chief engineer Eiji Fujibayashi. Its exterior dimensions are longer by 205 mm (8.1 in) and wider by 70 mm (2.8 in), creating a significantly larger footprint compared to the previous generations. The wheelbase has been increased by 95 mm (3.7 in), and the interior space is longer by 160 mm (6.3 in). Despite the longer body, its turning radius only slightly increased to 4.9 m (16.1 ft) and its weight is claimed to decrease by around 45 kg (99 lb). The 1.3-litre 1NR-VE and the 1.5-litre 2NR-VE engines received upgrades which increased their outputs by 1.5 kW (2.0 PS). A split-gear CVT system called the "Dual-Mode CVT" (D-CVT) developed by Daihatsu has been adopted for automatic transmission models. Markets. ==== Americas ==== Costa Rica. For the Costa Rica market, Avanza was launched on 26 July 2022, it is offered solely in High Line trim, powered by a 1.5-litre 2NR-VE engine, with CVT as standard. Mexico. The third-generation Avanza was released in Mexico on 14 March 2022. Powered by the 1.5-litre 2NR-VE engine as standard powertrain, it is offered in LE (manual only) and XLE (CVT only) grade levels. Peru. The third generation Toyota Avanza was launched in Peru in June 2022, with 4 variants available, powered by a 1.5-litre 2NR-VE engine, options between a 5-speed manual or CVT. Asia. ===== Bangladesh ===== The Bangladesh market Avanza was launched together with the Veloz and Raize on 5 June 2022, it is offered in a sole variant, powered by a 1.5-litre

Sales

By October 2011, there had been around 1 million Avanza/Xenia units sold, including around 113,000 exported units. In 2012, the Avanza/Xenia was the second best-selling MPV model globally after the Chrysler minivans. By November 2018, around 2,750,576 units of Avanza/Xenia had been sold globally. The sales consisted of 1,714,196 Indonesian market Avanzas, 393,380 exported Avanzas, and around 643,000 Xenias. Indonesia. Between 2006 and 2019, and in 2021, the Avanza held the position as the best-selling passenger car in Indonesia, before being overtaken by Honda Brio in 2020 and 2022 respectively. By December 2019, the Avanza had sold around 1.8 million units in Indonesia. Other markets (Avanza). === Other markets (Veloz) === Other markets (Perodua Alza).

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Specifications

name

Toyota Avanza

Manufacturer

Toyota, Daihatsu

aka

Daihatsu Xenia, Toyota Transmover (2016–present), Toyota Veloz (2021–present), Perodua Alza (2022–present)

Production

December 2003 – present

Class

Mini MPV (2003–2023), Compact MPV (2021–present)

Body style

5-door wagon, 5-door van

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (2003–2023), Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2021–present)

Predecessor

Toyota Kijang (F70)

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109941779CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_AvanzaCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1374794940 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2022_Toyota_Veloz_1.5_Q,_West_Surabaya_01.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alex Neman · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.toyota.astra.co.id/product/velozLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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