The Toyota Estima is finally here in Malaysia through official channels, as this price list available at UMW Toyota showrooms reveal a RM270,000 price tag including insurance. Although the MPV hasn't been launched yet, the price list is effective 25 October 2013 and the word 'estimated' is missing, unlike the Corolla Altis price list we saw earlier.
UMW Toyota has chosen to use the name Toyota Previa here in Malaysia, presumably to distance themselves from the Toyota Estimas that the grey importers are bringing in. While Estima is the Japanese name, Previa is the name used in markets such as Hong Kong. The MPV is also known as the Tarago in Australia.
Only the 2.4 litre engine is on offer, which means the 2.4 litre 2AZ-FE motor from the last generation Camry producing 170 PS and 224Nm of torque, mated to a Super CVT-i transmission with 7 virtual gears. Previa is listed as being a 7-seater, which means we're getting the version with a 2-2-3 seat configuration, with captain seats in the second row. The seats are listed as fabric.
Other specs include dual power sliding doors, HID headlamps with adaptive front lighting system (swiveling headlamps that follow your steering direction), and a 2-DIN CD/MP3 head unit with 6 speakers. I am curious about the lack of S-VSC stability control being mentioned, and only two airbags being listed - most of the other markets have 7 airbags (the usual 6 plus a driver kneebag) and S-VSC stability control.
Six colours are available - White Pearl CS (a RM800 premium), Super White II, Silver Metallic, Black, Ice Titanium Mica Metallic and Silky Gold Mica Metallic.
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