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Third-world MPV
If all you ever crave is interior functionality and cheap prices, the Avanza is the one to go for
- Published: 13/02/2012 at 04:14 AM
- Newspaper section: Life
One may be quick to point out that Toyota's new Avanza is merely an updated model of the first-generation model launched in 2004. However, the country's largest selling brand insists that its latest mini-MPV is all-new.
Despite the familiar profile and high-riding body appearance, the design cues like the lights, bumpers, fenders, C-pillars and wheels are new.
These help give the Avanza a clear distinction over the predecessor. The front end, in particular, comes in line with other B-segment Toyotas sold elsewhere like the new Yaris (not yet in Thailand) and Verso/Ractis (only Europe/Japan so far).
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- Writer: Richard Leu
- Position: Motoring news Editor
