Who got the better specs Toyota Veloz? Indonesia or Malaysia? We don't get rear seat entertainment

Earlier this week, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Veloz, a sibling model to the D27A Perodua Alza.

While UMWT did not exactly say this, but our Malaysian-spec Veloz is perhaps the highest-spec variant in this region, eclipsing the Indonesian-spec one that was launched earlier.

But with all things in life, there is a trade-off in terms of features and the Malaysian-spec Veloz is no different.

Exterior – Malaysian Veloz trades front fog lights for DRLs and adds dual-tone paint job

Starting with the exterior, our Malaysian spec is currently the only Veloz model to offer LED daytime running lights (DRLs), replacing the halogen front fog lights of the Indonesian-spec model.        

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The Rawang-assembled Veloz also boasts a dual-tone paint job, something that isn’t offered on the Indonesian-spec Veloz. Furthermore, the Indonesian-spec Veloz’s colour palette is rather limited compared to ours.

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As standard, the Indonesian-spec Veloz is only offered in three colours: Black Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl. For us in Malaysia, the Veloz is offered in 5 colours, namely Blue Metallic with Black Roof, Silver Metallic with Black Roof, Metallic Bluish Black, Red Metallic, and White.

Interior – Indonesia’s Veloz offers rear-seat entertainment and second-row centre headrest

The differences between the two models continue inside as well, with the Indonesian-spec Veloz adding a couple of features not found on our locally-assembled (CKD) model.

Chief amongst which is the rear-seat entertainment system that features a ceiling-mounted screen and head rest for the second-row middle seat. Our Veloz lacks both of these features.

Speaking of seats, the Indonesian Veloz also offers fabric and leather combination seats, albeit with contrasting ivory-coloured inserts.

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In addition to that, the Indonesian-spec Veloz also features an illuminated passenger-side sunvisor, something that’s missing on our Veloz.

It’s not all gloom however, as our Malaysian-spec Veloz does offer wireless support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; it’s a wired-only affair on the Indonesian model.

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Safety – Malaysia’s Veloz does not compromise, offers ACC, LKC, and ADB

On the surface, both the Indonesian- and Malaysian-spec are similar in terms of safety equipment, offering the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) ADAS suite.

The difference is noticeable once you’ve deep-dived into the details, as the Malaysian-spec Veloz offers Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Control (LKC), and Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB). All of which are not offered on the Kerawang-assembled models.

The rest of the safety kit, including the 6 airbags, stability control, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert, are identical for both.

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Conclusion – is the trade-off worth it?

With all said and done, do you think that UMWT nailed it with the Malaysian-spec Veloz? Is the trade off for fog lights and second-row centre head rest worth the LED DRLs and better ADAS suite?

Let us know in the comments section below.