2022 Toyota Veloz in Malaysia – Alza’s luxury twin on full display; 2-tone paint, 17-inch wheels; RM95k estimated
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has revealed more exterior and interior images of Veloz, the luxury brother of Brand new Perodua Alzawas launched here recently, as well as the latest Avanzawhich this one instead.
Orders for Toyota’s upcoming seven-seater MPV have started June 24, 2022, though the company has yet to reveal pricing – the single 1.5 AT variant is estimated to retail at RM95. 000 on the uninsured road, sales tax included.
Like the Alza and Avanza, the Veloz will be powered by a 1.5-litre 2NR-VE naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, with drive to the front wheels via a D-CVT transmission. We don’t have exact outputs yet, but in Alza, the mill puts out 106 PS (105 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm.
The car you see in these photos is finished in Metallic Blue with a black roof, which is one of two two-tone options, with the other being Metallic Silver also paired with a black roof. Additionally, there are three monochromatic colors available, namely Metallic Red, Metallic Black (cute name) and Solid White.
The signature Veloz styling includes a large hexagonal grille (with a Y-pattern mesh) flanked by T-shaped chrome accents for the prominent LED fog light surrounds. The angular headlights with sequential indicators are also connected by a long chrome strip running along the clamshell bonnet.
The sharp-eyed among you will also notice that the area around the wheel arches is slightly protruding rather than recessed as on the Alza and Avanza. More differences are found at the rear, as the Veloz’s taillights, shaped similarly to its brothers, are linked by a red striped trim.
Additionally, a Veloz lettering is seen just above the number plate recess, the corner sections for the reflectors are smaller in size than those of the Alza, and there’s a rough-looking fake skid on the bottom apron. Finishing details include black trim on the front and sides, along with wheels of the same design as the 17-inch units (Alza max at 16s) fitted to higher-end variants of the Veloz in Indonesia and Thailand.
Inside, you’ll find a dashboard layout unlike the Alza, although the Veloz’s vents are styled differently. The ones in the center are trapezoidal and narrower than touchscreens to accommodate the nine-inch Display Audio infotainment system, feature a wider aspect ratio touchscreen and impressive support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. wireless – Alza can only use wired AA. AV top specifications.
The controls of the single-zone automatic climate control system are also style specific with rotary knobs, as opposed to the button-style controls found on the Avanza and Alza – Perodua also has a memory function. .
Elsewhere, the trim on the dashboard and door panels is light gray instead of black, while the center console has an open storage area that integrates a Qi wireless charger (Alza doesn’t get this). ). This is just the switch for the electronic parking brake and the automatic brake hold (only the Alza AV has both), as well as the gear lever – the latter has its own surround design.
Features shared with the Alza include a multifunction steering wheel (despite the Toyota logo), a seven-inch TFT digital instrument panel, two USB charging ports for rear passengers, and trunk space (137). liters with all seats, 498 liters with the third row folded down).
On the safety front, the Veloz has the Toyota Safety Sense driver assist suite as standard, with the features mentioned being the Front Collision System (PCS), also known as automatic emergency braking and Cruise Control. Adaptation.
Given its expected price, which is RM19,500 more than the top-spec Alza (RM75,500), we should expect things like lane centering assist, lane keep assist, monitoring Blind-spot monitoring, forward-departure warning, misstep control and six airbags are also standard.
As for the price, if you want the Veloz with a two-tone finish, you’ll have to pay an extra RM1,300, and if you want a rear digital video camera (dashboard) from the Tech-Up accessories catalog , which is an additional RM350. Each purchase comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty.
We’ll only get the complete spec sheet when Veloz officially launches here, which we expect to happen soon. With what has been introduced so far, are you looking forward to Toyota’s seven-seater MPV?
GALLERY: 2022 Toyota Veloz (Indonesian market)
GALLERY: 2022 Toyota Veloz (Thailand market)
