Avanza or Innova?...

**puroy** · February 11th, 2008 06:17 PM

goodluck bro on your purchase. sali ka sa avanza thread and club pag meron ka na. hehehe

**Evo9** · February 11th, 2008 08:30 PM

* puroy - yep, cgeh po..thanks...goodluck dn!...

**Vioser** · February 12th, 2008 09:33 AM

I prefer the Innova. It drives better and it looks good compared to the Avanza. There are too many Avanza taxis in the country today.

**niky** · February 12th, 2008 10:15 AM

The Innova rides somewhat better, and has better interior space (though, yes, the third row is kind of cramped compared to the competition). The Avanza is kind of stiff, and the interior materials are pretty bad compared to the Innova... but then again, at the starting price of the Avanza, that's forgiveable.

If you can stretch up for the base diesel Innova, it's a very good buy. Early D4D woes seem to have abated... and Toyota will cover any such problem under warranty, anyway.

RE: Sound insulation: there are cheap cars with good sound insulation... but they aren't seven seaters.

If you're looking for seven seaters in this bracket, you can also check out the Kia Carens. It rides very softly, and is easy to maneuver. The gasoline model won't be any more of a guzzler than the Innova (it might actually be more efficient), while the diesel model, for the price, is downright luxurious. Downsides are the wallowy handling and the low ground clearance.

There's also the Suzuki APV, which has better space than the Avanza, though the 1.6 SOHC engine isn't as sophisticated or fuel efficient as the Avanza's. Ride is about the same.

**_Qwerty_** · February 12th, 2008 10:38 AM

the interior of the Avanza G isn't that bad.. Innova G is priced 200T more...

**meledson** · February 12th, 2008 10:51 AM

Comparing the Avanza and the Innova

Innova:
Pro:
Big - stable at high speed
More space
Can load more
Con:
Less fuel efficient
Big - parking, traffic
More expensive

Avanza:
Pro:
Cheaper, comparing J to J, G to G
Small - lighter
Small turning radius
A little cheaper to maintain
Con:
Small - less stable at high speeds

If you need the creature comforts, for a lesser price, get the Avanza G. If you want the "secured" feeling of a bigger vehicle, get the Innova.

Any of the 2 is a good buy.

**shadow3616931** · February 12th, 2008 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The Innova rides somewhat better, and has better interior space (though, yes, the third row is kind of cramped compared to the competition). The Avanza is kind of stiff, and the interior materials are pretty bad compared to the Innova... but then again, at the starting price of the Avanza, that's forgiveable.

If you can stretch up for the base diesel Innova, it's a very good buy. Early D4D woes seem to have abated... and Toyota will cover any such problem under warranty, anyway.

RE: Sound insulation: there are cheap cars with good sound insulation... but they aren't seven seaters.

If you're looking for seven seaters in this bracket, you can also check out the Kia Carens. It rides very softly, and is easy to maneuver. The gasoline model won't be any more of a guzzler than the Innova (it might actually be more efficient), while the diesel model, for the price, is downright luxurious. Downsides are the wallowy handling and the low ground clearance.

There's also the Suzuki APV, which has better space than the Avanza, though the 1.6 SOHC engine isn't as sophisticated or fuel efficient as the Avanza's. Ride is about the same.

Sir Niky medyo OT ka, this is Avanza vs Innova thread.

**shadow3616931** · February 12th, 2008 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Vioser

I prefer the Innova. It drives better and it looks good compared to the Avanza. There are too many Avanza taxis in the country today.

They're using it as a taxi, it means its fuel efficient and easy to maintain. The advantage of this is there gonna be a lot of parts and again its resale value would get higher. Many would look for pre-owned Avanza to use it as a taxi and for their fleets.

**meledson** · February 12th, 2008 02:15 PM

I do not consider this an Avanza vs Innova thread kasi, they are two vehicles in different classes and price range.

*Evo9, balitaan mo kami kung alin ang nabili mo. You can visit the Innova threads and the Avanza thread to familialize your self with these two Toyotas. I am assuming that you want a Toyota.

**niky** · February 12th, 2008 02:45 PM

My post was not off-topic. The buyer is asking for advice regarding these two vehicles. I am merely pointing out that he has choices beyond the two.

If he has already viewed, tested and priced all of his choices in this (very wide) price bracket and these are his final two, so be it. But if he has not considered the other seven seater vehicles available in the market because he is not aware of them, I consider it my duty to tell him what's available. ;)