The current third-generation Toyota Avanza wowed car buyers when it came with a new and more pronounced design last year. While the MPV looked like a strong contender in its respective segment, the model’s safety factor had yet to be determined at that time.
The Toyota Avanza scored a three-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating
The day has arrived as the MPV is put to the test at the ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia) with the Daihatsu Xenia. Both the Xenia and Avanza ride on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA-B), essentially making them the same car. The former is sold as a rebadged Daihatsu in the country, which is made possible through the partnership of the two Japanese car brands.
Based on ASEAN NCAP’s current 2021 to 2025 assessment protocol, the Daihatsu Xenia earned a three-star safety rating.
The Xenia scored 26.10 out of 32 points in the adult occupant protection (AOC) category. While the front and side impact tests saw good and adequate results, the driver’s chest area only had marginal protection.
The Daihatsu Xenia is sold as the Toyota Avanza in the Philippine market
In the child occupant protection (COP) category, the MPV scored 36.63 out of 51 points. Both the front and side collision tests had great results, with the latter boasting a perfect eight out of eight score.
The safety assist category awarded the vehicle 10.50 out of 21 points. As part of the current protocol, the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system functionality is assessed. The ASEAN NCAP confirmed the safety assist tech in the Xenia worked according to its requirements.
As for the motorcycle safety (MS) category, the MPV scored six out of 16 points. The ASEAN NCAP also confirmed the vehicle’s blind spot detection has functioned according to its requirement under the blind spot detection assessment.
The Daihatsu Xenia at the ASEAN NCAP
Locally, the rebadged Toyota Avanza is available with driver-assist technologies including blind spot monitoring (BSM) and rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA). It is complemented by standard safety bits such as six airbags, an anti-lock brake system (ABS), vehicle stability control (VSC), and hill start assist control (HSA).
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Know more about Toyota Avanza 2024
The 2023 Toyota Avanza is a seven-seater MPV, which is now in its third-generation model. Locally, there are four trims for this MPV. These include the Avanza J 1.3 MT, the Avanza E 1.3 MT, Avanza E 1.3 CVT, and the Avanza G 1.5 CVT. Toyota Avanza 2023 Price Philippines starts at ₱833,000 for the entry-level J 1.3 MT, while the top-of-the-line Toyota Avanza G 1.5 CVT is priced at ₱1,059,000
Under the hood, the new Avanza either gets a 1.3-liter inline-4 gasoline, or a larger 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. At max, the 1.3-liter mill can make up to 97 horsepower and 122Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 1.5-liter can produce up to 105 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque.
There are two transmissions available to the 2023 Toyota Avanza. Depending on the variant, it either gets a five-speed manual gearbox, or a continuously variable transmission with a gear lever manual mode. As of this new third-gen version, the Avanza is now a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
Size-wise, the new Avanza has a length of 4,395mm, and a width of 1,730mm. The Avanza G comes with the tallest height at 1,700mm. The E meanwhile comes next with its height of 1,690mm, while the J is the shortest at 1,665mm. All comes with a wheelbase length of 2,750mm.
Locally, the Avanza rivals the likes of the Suzuki Ertiga, Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V, among others.
₱ 833,000 - ₱ 1,059,000
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