The highs and lows of Toyota Veloz

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Toyota literally pulled the Veloz from the Avanza lineup and made it its own model. The former range-topping variant got its own nameplate and moved up into the subcompact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment — instead of playing in the same multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) category.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What are some of the notable exterior features of the Toyota Veloz?

    The Toyota Veloz has all-LED lighting, overfenders, roof rails, and a set of 17-inch alloy wheels.
  • What engine does the Toyota Veloz have?

    The Toyota Veloz uses the same engine as the Avanza: a 1.5-liter gasoline mill.
  • But does the former MPV worth your hard-earned money? Today, we look at the pros and cons of Toyota’s small SUV.

    Pros

    Upscale looks

    The Toyota Veloz undoubtedly looks upscale — especially when compared to its sibling, the Avanza.

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    At the fore is a posh grille befitting its new premium design. It is flanked by split-type LED headlamps, LED clearance lamps (with LED guide light), and front fog lamps. At the rear are a pair of LED rear combination lamps, a rear back door garnish with an LED line guide, and a rear spoiler.

    Other exterior appointments include overfenders, a stylish roof rail, a fin-type antenna, and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.

    Inside, it boasts seats that are finished with a combination of fabric and synthetic leather, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped shift knob.

    Spacious interior

    The interior of the Toyota Veloz is not only luxurious as it is spacious.

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    All that space gives way for better storage solutions. It has two cup holders and four bottle holders in the front row; one cup holder and four bottle holders in the second row; and four bottle holders in the third row.

    In addition, the seats — all the way to the third row — offer decent head and legroom.

    Modern amenities

    And while we’re still inside the cabin, let’s appreciate the modern amenities inside the Toyota Veloz.

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    Taking center stage is either an eight-inch or a nine-inch infotainment display which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Past the multi-functional steering wheel is a large seven-inch instrument cluster.

    Cons

    Same engine as the Avanza

    Under the hood, the Toyota Veloz is equipped with a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine. Mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), it makes a maximum of 104 horsepower (hp) with 138 Nm of torque.

    The powerplant, however, was derived from the Toyota Avanza. The now range-topping Avanza G CVT trim uses the same engine and makes as much power and torque.

    With a bit of math, you’re getting the same gasoline mill for a price difference of P151,000.

    The all-new Toyota Avanza

    The Toyota Veloz is offered in two trims: Veloz G CVT and Veloz V CVT. They are priced at P1.210 million and P1.265 million, respectively. 

    Photos from Paulo Papa and Ruben Manahan IV

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