Dont think they will sell this car at this level as else it will kill off Proto Ertiga and Perodua Alza plus Nissan Livina.

Guess you cant compare sedan and MPV lah.. sedan space is limited and you will appreciate MPV especially when you went to Ikea for your house renovation stuff or having family gathering which you just need to go out with one car.. I choose Sienta because occasion use of the 7 seated features plus bigger cabin space when needed to bring something bigger or longer.. but most of the time will be driving a family of 4 so was thinking of Serena but just too big tummy to bring here and there daily which I feel too bulky..

For me, ideally, a family should have 1 big and 1 small car as most of us having extra family member at home when needed can just go out with one car instead of 2 as to save time, additional parking, fuel and better for the environment. When wanted to drive with less people, just drive the small car will do..

To me, I appreciate the extra seat and space especially when going back home town as need to bring lots of stuff and when reach hometown can just go out with 1 car for 2 families(4 adults plus maybe 4 kids).

People with new born baby will appreciate MPV more as when they wanted to balik kampung, need more space as like moving home something, i.e putting a baby playpen inside, clothing, pampers, etc etc

Yes, cause they just cant sell Sienta at the Avanza car price level.. think this is the main reason or else they wont rather just kill off Avanza then or lower down Avanza price.. which is very unlikely as even the recent Raya promotion, Avanza only got 1.5K discount I think.

Actually there is a lots of loop holes for car maker to convert a CBU car to CKD.. which include what mention above plus they now include some 5 years warranty which will also added local cost content into the total cost of the car which above a certain percentage as to declare the car as CKD.. Anyway, the car maker pricing will also need to be approved by our government agency, i.e trade minister which incurred since Proton was introduce before they can launch it. Certainly the car maker will also need to make sure those new model which they introduce will not cannibalized some of their existing model or market segment and this is why Sienta price will never be lower or the same as Avanza unless they decided to pull out Avanza from Malaysia market.

The other thing in regards to the differences between Avanza and Sienta is that, Avanza is based on a van chassic but Sienta is based on the sedan car chassic so Sienta will not be bumpy as Avanza. Just like when you are comparing Avanza versus Alza or Livina or wish and Avanza is definitely more bumpy than any of them.

One last thing is that, Avanza is not being sold in Japan for few reason, beside popularity, Avanza will not be able to pass the Japanese safety requirements due to the car height and stability which not suitable as MPV. Perhaps might be fine to be like a commercial van which can only allow to drive at lower speed limit and some restriction.

Anyway, one things funny when comparing the height of Avanza and Sienta is that, both car having the same height now but clearance from car base to ground is much lower for Sienta. The Japanese Sienta is slightly lower as compare to one make in Indonesia so think the Indonesia version does have some minor adjustment in the height.. not sure is it because of engine or maybe just because of the rear aircond blower which make the roof higher?

Well, I dont think is 30K for price comparison between Sienta versus Avanza.. In fact I did a comparison between the two as to justify why should I buy Sienta instead of Avanza.

Avanza S spec comparing with Sienta G spec, retail price different is RM92,900 compare to RM83980 so differences is only 8.9K as both Avanza S and Sienta G also dont have AVX, reverse camera and security tint. Exclude other features which available in Sienta G spec that include VSC, 7 CVT, 1 sliding door, dual disc break, etc which I think is justify for me to go for Sienta with that additional 8.4K

Anyway, I am considering Sienta as an upgrade for me after driving my Avanza for close to 10 years by now

Interesting about the height increase

Anyway, when I saw the actual car in Mitsui outlet, feel it is lower somehow.. even the SA also said so..

So I guess one design in Japan and selling in Japan will always be safer as Asean safety standard is always much lower as compare to Japan.. Our life is always cheaper

Think by the end of August as according to the SA, definitely will be later than 20 August

Saw from Toyota Malaysia Facebook page mention that they will have Fun road show from this weekend onward in various places.. hopefully they will put at least 1 Sienta car at 1U roadshow this weekend.

I had place the booking for silver as usual and dumb color but think easier to maintain.. the orange is something similar to the Subaru XV, unless you will park your car indoor most of the time or else after time, think the color will faded.. Whilst for the white color, as according to the SA, it is different from the current white in Malaysia Toyota as it is call Super White II and those current white in Malaysia Toyota car is call Super White I so maybe more glossy white perhaps..

Main reason why they change the dashboard design is because they need to include the manual option for the ASEAN market.. sort of beside the gearbox is different as compare to the Japanese version which probable wont need much of "Interaction" so it is fine to place at the front dashboard instead of the lower part.. and think lower part is more suitable for gearbox with lots of interaction needed, i.e manual and sort of shiftronics things..

Just got the SA confirmation that the Sienta is available for viewing in 1U roadshow this weekend but still no test drive until the official launch.. Saw in one auto forum mention expect to launch on 18 August but SA still mention 24 August.. so anyone of you who are yet to see this car may go to 1U to look see look see

Did ask at Toyota facebook page and they said no Sienta will be available during that 1U road shop.. not sure why they do so but perhaps just to push out all the old stock of Vios and Innova but thought they should also try to get some new sales of this compact MPV

Anyone going for the so call fun road show care to share whether can test drive or not and if yes, will probably dropby there also..

Haha they just confirm that 1U roadshow also got Sienta haha

Haha they just confirm that 1U roadshow also got Sienta haha

It have dual disc break at both front and rear.. but just wondering why they didnt give away AVN as standard for v spec.. beside 2k+ to upgrade from AVX to AVN.. really stingy UMW

Think major difference is the GPS navigation function, plus other things like wifi mirror link with your phone, etc.. but those function will not be working when you put your hand break down and the car in motion as requirement by our government.. anyway think outside accessories shop can easily bypass those interlocking..

Guess not much choice now now.. unless you want to wait and wait just like people are waiting to upgrade their iphone or note or whatever.. to me just one car which fit my needs now will do..

waiting for the new car to arrive.. and just considering this is any upgrade from my 10 years old Avanza.. well .. think much better as compare to 10 years old style versus the new one now..

Guess not much choice now now.. unless you want to wait and wait just like people are waiting to upgrade their iphone or note or whatever.. to me just one car which fit my needs now will do..

waiting for the new car to arrive.. and just considering this is any upgrade from my 10 years old Avanza.. well .. think much better as compare to 10 years old style versus the new one now..

Guess it depending on how you value this car.. to me, its comfort level is better than my current car.. well even the 3rd row which think better sitting posture as compare to Axia or Bezza for long distance traveling.. I did drove my family of 8 persons from KL to Penang, Cameron, Ipoh without any issue.. wife and kids were sitting at the 3rd row which not so comfortable in Avanza but compare to Sienta, well I feel much better..

If you want comfort, guess you need to pay for it.. very easy just walk to the next Vellfire.. thats what we call comfort but not afford loh..

Great! Got a bro with same situation as me.. my car will turn 10 years by this year end.. also not rushing to change but just feel car is for convenient and lately just change the alternator(think cause by little flood) with toyota and repaint the whole car few years back also.. initially not thinking of changing but few months back air cond not cold being fool by stupid toyota technician saying this and that spoiled but at the end just a little plastic cap which they didn't install it back since my Feb car service with them.. so this make me feel like changing the car but now the car still rock as usual.. so thinking whether or not to hold on to take the new car until end of this year as I had booked it since end last month.