1. Exterior Design
The S and SX grades retain their current exterior design and packaging. However, it’s the range-topping TX-grade that has received revised front and rear bumper designs, new split-level LED-headlamps with vertically-arranged airdams and fog lamp garnish.
A stylish body-coloured accent strip divides the headlamps and creates a border between the chrome upper and black lower-grille sections. More aerodynamically-shaped exterior mirrors, shark-fin antenna and turbine-shaped 15-inch alloy wheels further complement the styling changes.
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Onto the rear end, the TX-grade also got a new rear boot spoiler, revised taillamps (with clear elements) and the chrome accent strip help the new model stand out.
A new deep blue exterior colour, Fervent Blue, has been added to the colour palette – with Tusk White, Quicksilver metallic, Graphite Grey and Gold Leaf metallic remaining.
2. Interior Tweaks
The refreshed Avanza models have received a change from rotary-dial-type HVAC controls to push-button control with digital readout.
As per customer requests, Toyota has adjusted the interior fabrics and changed them from light grey to dark grey.
Front and rear 12-volt accessory connectors have also been added as standard.
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3. Model Line-up, Pricing and Warranty
Avanza 1.3 S 5MT R238,300
Avanza 1.3 SX 5MT R256,200
Avanza 1.5 SX 5MT R263,900
Avanza 1.5 SX 4AT R283,800
Avanza 1.5 TX 5MT R307,500
Avanza 1.3 S Panel Van 5MT R244,000
All Avanza models are sold with a 4-services/60 000 km service plan (12-months/15 000 km intervals). A 3-years/100 000 km Warranty is also included.