juz got the car back yesterday, mine 08 avanza 1.5G... and modified the front head lamp with H4 metal white light and small lamp with 6 LED 12V light... it looks cool! now wanna find blue bright fork lamp

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Added on July 5, 2012, 1:08 pmdo u know how to clean the housing of the headlamp? it's a bit like blur? i guess it's like u bit blur at thr corner of the lamp if u know wat i mean~

This post has been edited by simon3041: Jul 5 2012, 01:08 PM

nope, never did that. don't think my avanza has any issue with the car headlamps. well, never checked in detail anyway, always leave it to toyota SC to check. yeah, lazy and spoilt

juz wan the head lamps to be as new as new... XD don wan hav blur dots, later i giv u the picture to hav a look

Since it made from plastic, it will fade along with age.... I guess...

anyway to make it back brah? it spoil my led small light... and anyone of u change the inside bulb to led light bulb? any sample?

hello avanza owner....

is there any owner for all new avanza 2012....

do you mind to share any pic/experience bout this car....

love the new design....

No offense but I dont love the design. And moreover, it is less powerful than previous Avanza. Previously it was 107hp & 141Nm. Now it's 103hp & 136Nm. Correct me if I'm wrong..

yup u correct bro as mentioned in most of blogs who reviewed and test drive this car...

the less power due to the Euro2 requirement i think

dont u think it look sportier and competitive..they hv to make an improvement to compete with the nissan GL, P1 Exora nad P2 alza....

agreed, anyway, does anyone know abt the vvti of avanza? do we need to service the timing chain? or something? thanks

Yes. The styling of the kit is no doubt wild and sporty. However, I don't like it since it looks bulky as there is some mental Toyota engineer paste some plastic on the bumper, making it looks wider and thinking that it looks great. Furthermore, I'm the kind of person that thinks 'fast looking car need to be backed up', you know what I mean right? Hehe.
But there are things I do like and think that it balance my upset on the design, a little. It's the little2 things: Electric Wing Mirror with Signal lamp, Grip door handle, Second row seat now can slide, Beautiful dashboard, Cool center console box and Button-ised Steering. Most of all, Toyota know that uncles and aunties love black-trimmed interior too..

haahhahh i got u bro...

but at my 1st impression is quite reasonable for the front view and if you notice, this design look almost/most likely Toyota Prado...slightly but the Prado look more sportier than all new avanza.

i wonder if anyone here drove this mpv and could share their experience through out the new features that Toyota offer for this Variant..


unfortunately the side mirror cant retractable

I haven't seen the Prado.
Anyway, I guess that's it. I can only comment on the design and spec sheet for now. Yup. The side mirror is not retractable. But at least it got signal lamp there. And if you see nowadays that is trending on most new cars. Maybe I'll change my side mirror, for a reasonable price, of course.
About the driving experience of the all new Avanza, I'm very sorry. Never driven it before.

since u owned the old Avanza...

can you elaborate a bit on the FC + handling.....

because one of my aunty claimed that the FC a bit high....

Handling no problem... Only at high speed a little bit 'goyang' as for FC check my stats below...

About the FC, I never calculate it. Sorry once again.
But let me tell you how I drive it. I'm quite patient on revs. Please note that I mean my highway driving here. I just put down my foot around 30% down and the revs will build up and gears will shift. After some time, I'll eventually reach 100kmh and that's it. The only way to go faster is press harder. And then, the only time I'll go pedal to the metal is when I'm overtaking and climbing up hills. Now moving on to urban driving. You see, I live in a town where traffic jams are uncommon. I also apply my 30% style here. But most of the time I just release the pedal since it can move itself. Ironically automatic LOL.
As mentioned, the Avanza is my mom's and I seldom refuel when I return the car beause the fuel gauge simply dont move. And that's why I feel that it has a good FC.
Anyway, my point is fuel consumption depends on how you drive and your driving environment. That's fact.

About the handling, I <3 it! Basically I just don't know what understeer and oversteer feels like. Not enough driving experience here.
1. Steering response is a bit lag as when I steer a bit, there's no response. Maybe alignment problem. But I rarely steer over 180degrees when taking bends on 100kmh. Of course, the road I'm travelling is the one I'm used to already, so I know where is the fast corner and where is the corner I need to attack slowly.
2. There are concerns that the car will topple when doing those 'stunts' but trust me on this, the suspension is working. Provided, that you can withstand the Gforce LOL. Moreover, provided that you can withstand the Gforce and steering vibration, you can do 140kmh on a smooth bend and feels like Hamilton LOL. It's really a fun car to drive.
3. I dont know whether it is in handling category but I think everybody agrees when I say the spoiler is not functioning when you approach a bump (not a speed bump, just the road is bumpy) at high speed.

8.2L/100km. Fantastic. Is that based-on-your-own-calculation number or as-claimed-by-Toyota number?

It was base on my fill up record... Each time I fill up my tank I will update at Fuelly Site...

Welcome to the club...

Anyone driving a 1.3 and changed their rims to a bigger one from the standard size? Would like to get anyone's opinion on this. Thanks.

anyone can share their FC from kl-penang using an avanza auto? what speed are you going on, on average.. planning to drive there and a good estimate would be nice

how do u guys solve the rear seat bumpy problem .. for long distance the rear passanger will get a dizzy feeling ?? will install spring buffer solve it? thanks