UMWT Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the Toyota Veloz seven-seat MPV for the Malaysian market, with the Japanese brand now bringing the sister car to Perodua Alza in a higher position at the right price, as a single model variant costs RM95,000 on the road without insurance.
Made in Sungai Choh, Rawang, the Veloz for the Malaysian market is one of four related models based on Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) Platformthe other three are Avanza (cho Indonesia), Daihatsu Xenia and the local, the aforementioned Perodua Alza. The move to the new platform means a change in the transverse engine front-wheel drive layout, compared to the previous Avanza’s RWD base.
The exterior dimensions of the Veloz are slightly larger than those of the Alza, at 4,475 mm long and 1,750 mm wide, 50 mm longer and 20 mm wider than the Alza.
The main exterior differences on the Veloz for Malaysia compared to the Perodua Alza start with the LED daytime running lights, which are unique to our market model. The exterior kit includes self-leveling LED headlights with ‘follow-me-home’ feature, along with LED daytime running lights, the latter of which is only available in the Malaysian market, according to UMWT.
The rear of the Veloz has a three-wide taillight cluster, while the auto-folding outside rearview mirror also has footlights (puddle lights) that turn on automatically. Atop the roof are low roof rails, rated for a load capacity of up to 75 kg.
The powertrain is equipped with a 1,496 cc NR-VE inline 4-cylinder petrol engine, producing 106 PS at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, driving the front wheels. through a continuously variable transmission. This unit in Veloz also offers a manual input option with seven virtual scales. Three drive modes are provided; Power, Eco and Normal.
Equipping Veloz in the Malaysian market is a set of 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, shod with 205/50 tires. The Veloz’s ground clearance is 205 mm to the center of the exhaust silencer, or 190 mm to the suspension hardware. This car is 30 mm taller than the Alza, with a ground clearance of 160 mm.
Inside, Veloz’s seven-seater cabin for Malaysia is partially covered in leather with soft-touch cushions on the interior panels and choice panels decorated in a lighter color contrasting with the darker seat color for the two-tone cabin. color; The contrast in Alza is a darker combination of black and dark red. The Veloz ambient lights are located along the door trim panels and center console.
On the Perodua Alza, the driver in the Toyota Veloz also has telescopic reach for the steering column; Alza can only adjust the tilt.
Infotainment via a nine-inch display panel with smartphone connectivity powered by Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; wired and wireless on both counts (Alza in the top AV form works best with wired Android Auto). Wireless charging via a charging dock of the Qi 2.4 wireless standard; Other mobile devices can be charged via the three USB charging ports in the Veloz’s cabin. There are also two 12-volt power outlets, one of which is located near the window for the third row of seats.
Cool the cabin with automatic climate control, while second and third row occupants benefit from roof-mounted rear vents with individual fan control switches. Ferry a thirsty bunch? There were about 15 drinkers all over Veloz’s cabin.
Safety equipment on the Veloz includes the Toyota Safety Sense advanced active safety toolkit, which includes a pre-collision system, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention and lane keeping control. They work from a stereo camera setup.
In addition to the quartet of active safety systems TSS, Veloz also has adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward departure warning, panoramic view screen. 3D (PVM), automatic brake hold, electronic parking brake as well as adaptive steering beam headlights. Other safety systems for the Veloz include six airbags, ABS, stability control, traction control and hill start control.
Veloz also includes a dash cam, or digital video recorder (DVR) as standard, and a rear camera unit that can be additionally specified for an additional RM350.
Every purchase of the Toyota Veloz 2022 in Malaysia comes with a three-year subscription to the vehicle telematics system (VTS), which allows the command center to locate the vehicle via GPS signals in the event it is hit. stolen and the relevant authorities will notify its retrieval.
For RM95,000 without insurance, the Toyota Veloz comes with a 5-year, unlimited-km warranty. Toyota Veloz 2022 has 5 exterior color options; Metallic Red, Metallic Black, White, Metallic Blue and Metallic Silver, the final two versions are two-tone with black roof finishes for a premium fee of RM1,300.
What do you think, dear readers – is the 2022 Toyota Veloz in Malaysia worth the premium RM20k it commands compared to the Alza with the extras that come with it? Let us know in the comments section.
