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Toyota Avanza launch at Auto Expo 2010

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 0:27, written by Auto Sr. Reporter

And the recently concluded Tokyo Motor show, the company told the Indian media that it has plans to launch a new MPV in the Indian market which will be priced below the Toyota Innova.

2009 Toyota Avanza: Possible India launch?

2009 Toyota Avanza: Possible India launch?

It is believed that the new MPV will be unveiled before the public by Toyota Kirloskar during the upcoming Indian Auto Expo 2010 in January. The new MPV will possibly be the Toyota Avanza, currently being sold as a people-mover in some markets like Thailand.  In those markets,  Toyota Avanza is positioned below the Toyota Innova.

The new MPV Avanza will be positioned below the current bestseller from the company, the Toyota Innova to target a more price sensitive market. This means that the price of the new MPV we’d be between base Rs. 6 lakhs and Rs 8 lakhs.  Currently, the Toyota Innova is priced at Rs    lakh for the base version.

Pic: Toyota Avanza side view

Pic: Toyota Avanza side view

In the Indian market, the Toyota Avanza will take on the Mahindra Xylo and the Chevrolet Tavera which are currently being seen as value for money alternatives to the Toyota Innova.

It is believed that Tata Motors will also launch its much anticipated MPV, the Tata Indicruz / Xover , at the 2010 Auto Expo.  Looks like the Indian MPV market is finally going to see some serious competition again. If the new MPV is the Avanza, it will mean that finally have a vehicle to compete against the Mahindra Xylo and the Chevrolet Tavera in the low-end people mover market.  The Tata Xover will, on the other hand, we positioned against the Toyota Innova. Toyota at the Auto Expo 2010: New car launches

Toyota Avanza - another photo

Toyota Avanza - another photo

There is a little hiccup though. The Toyota Avanza is sold abroad with an 1500 CC petrol engine.  A petrol engine on an MPV is not a proposition that will likely work in the Indian automobile market.  So, will Toyota introduce the Avanza in India with the petrol engine?  We do not think that is likely.  Most probably, Toyota will plonk in a diesel engine into the Avanza when it comes to India.  The Toyota Avanza is expected to be a five seater, say some, while the current, 2009 version of the Avanza is a seven-seater.

Even though the MPV in the unveiled to the Indian market at the 2010 Auto Expo, the actual launch of the MPV is likely to be towards the middle or the end of 2010.

Toyota Avanza MPV may be unveiled at Auto Expo 2010

Toyota Avanza MPV may be unveiled at Auto Expo 2010

As far as design goes, we think the Avanza looks like a cross between the Toyota Innova and the Mahindra Xylo.  Not that it matters much, remember how the Toyota Qualis was adopted so quickly by the Indian market.  The same is also true for the Mahindra Xylo- it would not win any design awards, but is still a pretty good sales success.

Toyota Kirloskar has not had a single flop in the Indian market since it entered the Indian market with the Toyota Qualis MPV more than a decade back.

Business Standard newspaper reported that Toyota has been evaluating the Toyota Avensis Verso MPV in India- so there you have another rumor.


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18 Responses to “Toyota Avanza launch at Auto Expo 2010”

  1. Auto Enthusiast said on Saturday, November 7, 2009, 21:36

    Give us an option of a diesel automatic im sure it will be an excelent option

  2. honeey said on Monday, November 9, 2009, 22:13

    avanza looks like a awesome car,i just can wait to see it in indian roads.n will preferebly buy it after 3 months of its launch,the only thing to watch is which diesal engine toyaota fit into avanza,according to me there shud be two engine options,one for power n performance n 2nd one for its superior mileage.if it does has milage of 20km/p/l or bit more(coz of its compact size) nobody can stop it beating all other cars in its class n becoming a smashing hit not on indian roads.thanx toyota for providing such great cars n come on keep it up.heartily thanx  for such fabulous cars n congrats for your your well deserved sucsess.

  3. Arun Aadhithya said on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 11:59

    WOW waiting for a good diesel car between 6 to 8 lakhs. No other thought I am ready to buy immediately. the trust i have in toyota is that much.

    awaiting for the new car. Arrival of small cars are also most welcome and likely to be in both petrol and diesel variants

  4. ali thayyullayil said on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 14:22

    i waiting for this buy then give deteail

  5. rajesh rao said on Thursday, January 7, 2010, 13:09

    i am intrested in your new mpv avanza diesel, pls send me your lounching program.

  6. Kev said on Friday, January 8, 2010, 15:55

    when will the customised version of the avanza come to india???it includes front bumper spoiler,rear trunk spoiler and side skirtings

  7. sabu said on Friday, January 8, 2010, 17:41

    I was proud  owner of qualis. It was good to drive and the brake system is excellent. I like to buy another mpv from toyota and eagerly waiting for avanza. it must be seven or eight seater

  8. indian Ninja said on Saturday, January 9, 2010, 17:38

    plz send me more deatils about Avanza with spec and all those things because i reaily buy this car

  9. Rachel Sungte said on Sunday, January 10, 2010, 19:24

    I am very excited about the New launch. will buy it when launch, I am from Aizawl, Mizoram. I need more informtions in regards to the nearest dealer or agents

  10. Rachel Sungte said on Sunday, January 10, 2010, 19:26

    The new Avanza seems to be quite nice send more news

  11. abu said on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 18:55

    i am ready to buy the avanza any one petrol or deasal

  12. vv shriram said on Friday, January 15, 2010, 20:36

    Great ,really a terrific proposition ,timing for launching the Avanza is comendable .
    it will give a heart attack to mahndra and tata’s ,TKML pl provide a good high speed engine ,may be a slightly of lesser capacity then INNOVA ,pl charge a few thousands more but for heavens sake don’t compromise on the interiors and built quality like Mahindra Xylo ,

  13. K.S.JIOTHIKUMAR said on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 20:26

    I am interested to purchase an Avanza. Let me inform the exact booking date at Kottayam, Kerala. Launching of Avanza is a nightmare to Tata and Mahindra.

  14. abu lamcy said on Saturday, January 23, 2010, 15:51

    I am very excited about the New launch Iam interested to purchase an Avanza. Let me inform the exact booking date at Kozhikode Kerala, it will not launch this year, i will go to
    Ford fusion

  15. sanjay said on Saturday, January 23, 2010, 22:56

    i am intrested in your new mpv avanza diesel, pls send me your lounching program.

  16. Mukesh k tiway said on Thursday, February 4, 2010, 22:32

    Give me details.

  17. Sayed Fasal Thangal said on Friday, February 5, 2010, 21:37

    When I knew about Avanza from toyota, I am very very happy to book. I am interested to purchase an Avanza. Let me inform the exact booking date at

  18. prabhu said on Sunday, February 7, 2010, 12:03

    when are the booking starting ?? I presume, they would launch the automatic version in india as well… in any case, they should have started the booking immediately……

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