Toyota Avanza

The 2025 Toyota Avanza’s cabin gets fabric upholstery in most trims. Higher trims featuring get upgraded fabric textures with contrast stitching. Soft-touch materials are limited. The cabin primarily uses hard-wearing plastics. Toyota has added textured surfaces and contrasting finishes on the dashboard and door panels to lend more variety. Higher trims get piano black accents and silver inserts on the central console and air vents. But these are prone to fingerprints and scratches over time. The seats are nicely contoured and cushioned. The first row is comfortable and spacious with decent armrest in higher variants. Split-folding and sliding bench seats on the second row offer good legroom. The third row is more suited for children or short trips with limited legroom. The dashboard is dominated by a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit in the entry-level model. The display is clear and intuitive. It also supports voice commands. The instrument cluster in the 2025 Toyota Avanza is a semi-digital unit with a multi-Information display (MID) in the centre.

The 2025 Toyota Avanza measures 4,395mm in length, 1,730mm in width, and 1,665mm in height. The car is mounted on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, shared with the Toyota Raize and Wigo. The front-end of the 2025 Toyota Avanza sports a new large hexagonal grille. It’s finished in gloss black or chrome depending on the trim. It is flanked by sharp headlamps integrated with daytime running lights (DRLs). The MPV gets all-around LED lighting. The front bumper’s design is aggressive. It gets aerodynamic elements and black cladding inserts. On the sides, the Avanza gets a streamlined silhouette, aided by a character line that runs from the front fender to the taillights. The blacked-out B-pillar and C-pillar design in higher trims forge a floating roof effect. The MPV runs on 15-inch or 16-inch alloy wheels depending on the model. The higher trims get dual-tone alloy wheels. Select trims also get silver roof rails. At the back, the 2025 Toyota Avanza gets a connected light bar that stretches across the tailgate. The tailgate’s design is now more sculpted. A high-mounted stop lamp is integrated into the roof spoiler. The bumper includes black cladding and reflector inserts.

The 2025 Toyota Avanza’s front seats offer good lumbar support for long trips. The MPV gets a MacPherson strut at the front and a rear axle with coil springs suspension at the back that handles bumps and potholes nicely. Some sharper road imperfections are felt in the cabin at higher speeds. Like most MPVs, ride quality is better with a full load because the suspension balances out more effectively. Handling is predictable. The light steering aids city driving. But there’s noticeable body roll on tight corners. 

The 2025 Toyota Avanza J is equipped with a four-cylinder, 1.3-litre petrol engine that produces 90 PS/122 Nm. It’s paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Higher G model gets a 1.5-litre engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Both engines offer smooth acceleration and decent fuel economy. On city streets, the Avanza handles start-stop traffic efficiently, with responsive throttle input and light steering for tight turns. On highways, the 1.5-litre model performs better. It offers adequate overtaking power and stable cruising. It isn’t a powerhouse but produces practical and dependable performance. Fuel efficiency is a strong point of the 2025 Toyota Avanza.

The 2025 Toyota Avanza comes with a fairly well-equipped safety system. It includes a rear-view camera, parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring. The MPV also gets stability control, antilock braking, airbags, and advanced driver-assist technologies.

The 2025 Toyota Avanza has a starting price of ₱844,000. It delivers great practicality, impressive fuel efficiency, and spacious seating. The Toyota Avanza is an ideal choice for families and urban commuters seeking value and reliability and in a compact MPV.