The Toyota Veloz was launched in Malaysia final October and replaces the Avanza within the native line-up. Now constructed on the Daihatsu New World Structure (DNGA) platform, the all-new MPV is deemed as a extra upmarket providing in comparison with its shut cousin, the Perodua Alza.
With a price ticket of RM95,000 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, is the Veloz definitely worth the premium over the Alza? What are the variations and the way does it stack up in opposition to comparable rivals within the section just like the Mitsubishi Xpander? That’s what Hafriz Shah makes an attempt to search out out in our video assessment of the Veloz.
The Toyota MPV is powered by a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine that makes 106 PS (105 hp or 78 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. That is mated to a CVT with seven digital speeds that sends drive to the entrance wheels, which is a big departure from the departed Avanza that was rear-wheel drive and had a four-speed computerized gearbox.
Just one variant of the Veloz is obtainable right here, and it comes customary with LED headlamps, LED DRLs, keyless entry and engine begin, three drive modes (Energy, Eco and Regular), a seven-inch multi-info instrument cluster show, black semi-leather upholstery, a wi-fi telephone charger, ambient lighting, a 3D panoramic view monitor and a entrance dashcam.
There’s additionally the nine-inch Show Audio touchscreen head unit that’s linked to 6 audio system and has assist for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which is one thing that’s unusual in most automobiles out there.
Rounding off the package record is the Toyota Security Sense suite that features autonomous emergency braking, all-speed adaptive cruise management, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention with steering help, lane holding management, entrance departure alert, adaptive driving beam, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert and pedal misoperation management. The same old passive security techniques (VSC, traction management, ABS) and 6 airbags are additionally customary.
After watching the video and going via the gallery under, what are your ideas of the Veloz? Is it definitely worth the practically RM20,000 further over the top-spec Alza AV? Share your feedback with us under.
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