Latest figures from the best-selling MPV alerts PT Toyota Astra Motor, Toyota Avanza officially launched on August 12 in Jakarta. Howe...
Latest figures from the best-selling MPV alerts PT Toyota Astra Motor, Toyota Avanza officially launched on August 12 in Jakarta. However, three days earlier, we get a chance to taste live performance, ride and control in Semarang, Central Java and surrounding areas. This new Avanza now get a new name: Grand New Toyota Avanza. One variant Grand New Avanza we tried in Semarang when it is a model of the Grand New Avanza 1.3 G AT.
Exterior
Changes in the most easily recognizable of the new model Avanza course of the exterior design. Avanza design changes now appear to be more aggressive, between laon thanks to changes in the design of the lamp sharper, wider grille and new front bumper design. At the rear, the lights new models with additional accents in the middle and garnishes on the plates to make stern look more attractive. On the emblem grade variant, now has a blue background color to indicate a more environmentally friendly engine, dual variable valve technology, Dual VVT-i.
Interior
On the inside, the most obvious change is the color variations and Dark Grey Oak (dark brown) on the dashboard and door trim, which makes it look luxurious. In the center console, there is a new audio head unit models, which can accommodate telecommunication functions via Bluetooth technology. The instrument panel also get a change, now there are indicators of fuel consumption as well as indicators of 'eco'. The second row bench getting extra leg room, as well as for the middle passenger, there are now headrests and three-point safety belt. In the third row bench, the distribution of seats is now 50:50 which gives better flexibility luggage.
Machine
Even so, changes in our opinion the most significant comes from the use of the new machine, 1NR-VE, 4-cylinder 1.3 liter Dual VVT-i technology. This new engine provides an abundance of power and greater torque than the old 1.3-liter engine Avanza type (K3-VE), energy is now 97 hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 120 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Thanks to the dual variable valve, the valve opening setting not only the entry point (intake), but also on an exit (exhaust). The advantage is better efficiency in the combustion chamber so that the power generated better. In addition exhaust emissions produced is also low because most of the exhaust gas is nothing that can be processed back in the combustion chamber.
Performance
As we tried to accelerate, the response was a little delayed Avanza, this is due to technology use drive-by-wire throttle system which governed the ECU is now used on Avanza. However, later Avanza respond swiftly to reach 100 kph while on a freeway. Instructions needle spin machine touched the figure of 3,200 rpm when we ran 100 kph. When facing uphill on the motorway towards Banyumanik and do kickdown, 4-gear automatic transmission and engine acceleration decreased heartbeat shouted up to 6,000 rpm at a speed of 120 kph before returning switch to a higher gear.
Driving and Control
Completion of the damping cab also contribute to increased comfort when driving with Avanza. While driving, the Avanza is now noticeably quieter. In addition, thanks to a change in position Lateral Rod in the rear suspension, the suspension damping the new Avanza is also now more comfortable. Vibration against bumpy roads also can now be muted, and most noticeably is the increasing control.
Another factor that accounts for the increase in control is the strengthening of the floor structure is now more rigid body. For convenience, foam seat cushions are now getting improvements so that more comfortable when traveling long distances.
Safety
Grand New Avanza get some new safety features that are not available on the previous model, the Side Impact Beam, 3-point safety belt for the middle passenger in the second row as well as the brakes with ABS on all variants. In addition, Avanza also now has a seat with ISOFIX mounting for child seat (baby seat) in the second row and the use of warning lights for front passenger safety belt. All of these features, coupled with dual front airbags make Grand New Avanza could get 4 stars on testing Asean NCAP crash test.
