Toyota has a wide range of seven-seater offerings in the Philippines, making it one of the top car brand choices of Filipino families. One of the most affordable is the Toyota Veloz, which features a modern stunning look that exudes the premium feel of an SUV.

Formerly a top-of-the-line variant of the popular Toyota Avanza, the Toyota Veloz got its own nameplate in 2022. As a subcompact group carrier for adventurous families and friends, Toyota developed the Veloz with comfort and convenience in mind.

If you’re in the market for a seven-seater, read on as we list down the reasons why the Toyota Veloz is one of the great choices in its segment. 

Rugged looks

The sleek form of the Toyota Veloz is highlighted by a modern-looking front grille and split-type LED headlamps with sequential turn signals. An imposing rear with LED line guide back door garnish completes the package. Outside rear view mirrors with auto fold and welcome lamp features, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels, are included in the stylish ride package. Exclusive to the Philippine version of the all-new Toyota Veloz is the overfender to emphasize the SUV style.

The Toyota Veloz is available in four color variants: Dark Red Mica Metallic, Black Metallic 1, Purplish Silver Mica Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl Mica.

Spacious cabin

The Toyota Veloz can accommodate up to seven passengers, giving each plenty of legroom to guarantee comfort even on long trips.

Passengers are greeted by ambient lighting that matches the interior's overall mood, enhanced with fabric and synthetic leather seat materials. With the addition of the optional long sofa mode, seating is more comfortable and spacious, whether on the go or stationary.

The dashboard features a seven-inch TFT multi-information display, as well as a nine-inch multimedia display (eight-inch for G CVT) with Apple Carplay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone connectivity and controls. The Toyota Veloz also comes with wireless smartphone charging technology, so power will not be an issue on long rides.

Reliable engine

The Toyota Veloz is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with dual VVT-i and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), producing 106ps of power and 138Nm of torque. The Toyota Veloz has three drive modes: Normal, Eco, and Sport.

Advanced safety features

The Toyota Veloz also brings a new level of safety to the table, with the V CVT variant being equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) features such as Pre-Collision System, Automatic High Beam, and Lane Departure Alert. The Toyota Veloz also comes with a panoramic view monitor, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, hill start assist control, and six SRS airbags. The Toyota Veloz also has intuitive driving features such as electronic parking brake with auto hold.

Reasonable pricing

The Toyota Veloz G CVT is priced at P1.21 million, while the Toyota Veloz V CVT retails for P1.25 million. This makes the Toyota Veloz one of the most affordable models with advanced tech features in its class.

Photos by Kent Flores, Dylan Afuang, and Toyota Motor Philippines