Sejarah Toyota Avanza di Indonesia
Toyota Avanza first appeared in December 2003. When it only consists of two models, namely 1.3 E for IDR 89.5 million and 1.3 G for IDR 99.5 million. Transmission of simply prepared 5-speed manual.
Because of the successful large, mid-late 2004 Avanza 4-speed automatic is presented. Not only is automatic, because he is the forerunner of type S in the clan Avanza. At that time he has been carrying the engine 1300 cc VVT-i, replacing older machines that had complained of having symptoms of stuttering. Energy rose from 89 to 92 dk dk.
Carried ABS brakes as standard. Another difference from the cheaper models is the use of digital odometer in the instrument panel storage and parking card which is converted into AC regulator lever.
Nevertheless, it took until July 2006 before finally the whole model Avanza VVT-i equipped engine. Symptoms are often suspensions swing owners complained the previous model solved by changing the suspension settings.
Outdoor display first facelift model underwent a refresher. Bumper features larger air holes and sturdy. While in the back, revisions were made in the arrangement of lights. Sein and reverse lights that were previously converted into a rounded square.
In the cabin, the biggest change is in the interior color changed from dark to be ivory and beige. The basic color of the instrument panel also rejuvenated and available digital clock in the middle of the dash. While the second row bench is made to facilitate the process of folding 50:50.
And finally, in October 2006 Toyota Avanza 1.5 S launched. Carrying the larger engine 1495 cc 109 hp, and two transmission options, namely 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.
In 2008, both enacted in the Avanza facelift. The most obvious there is a touch on the corrugated roof. The goal is to reduce the areas affected by rain water and reduce noise entering the cabin. VVT-i logo moved to the left and right fenders, and rubber trim seen on the side door.
Inside, the dashboard is made darker color with different color trim AC lattice. Changes seen in the redesigned instrument panel. While the S type, wheel bolt three turns into four bars. Transmission lever 1.5 SA / T has adopted a form of gate type.
Request Avanza automatic transmission continues to increase. Therefore, in September 2009, Avanza 1.3 G models get a choice of 4-speed automatic transmission. In May 2010 a similar bonus is given in the Avanza type E.
