Toyota Ativ

The 2025 Toyota Ativ gets a soft-touch upper dashboard in higher grades, brushed-look trim strips across the centre, and piano-black surrounds for the central screen. Entry-level models get cloth upholstery with contrast stitching. Top trims get synthetic leather. The steering wheel and armrests get leather-like surfaces. The plastics are hard and well-finished. The higher trims get a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, native Bluetooth, and voice command. The interface is clean and simple. Physical quick-keys and a volume knob remain in place on higher trims. The unit is connected to a six-speaker system. The higher trims can be upgraded to a branded six-speaker Pioneer system. Automatic climate control is available on the mid-level and top trims. There are automatic digital controls on the dashboard. The 2025 Toyota Ativ’s instrument panel ranges from traditional analogue dials with a small multi-information display to a larger 7.0-inch digital multi-information unit. The fonts are clear and easily readable. 

The Toyota Ativ measures 4,425 mm in length, 1,740 mm in width, and 1,480 mm in height. The car has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. Toyota has pushed the wheels closer to the corners to extend the wheelbase. The body gets a fastback-style or swooping roofline silhouette instead of the traditional upright sedan roof. The front sports a wide, dominant grille. Higher models get sleek LED headlamps. The front bumper includes aerodynamic elements. Toyota describes it as vortex generators. LED daytime running lights and automatic lighting improve style and practicality. On the sides, the car gets shorter overhangs. There are character lines on the doors and fenders. The 2025 Toyota Ativ runs on 16-inch alloy wheels. The fastback-style like roofline merges into a well-designed rear end with angular tail-lamps. The rear bumper and diffuser style mouldings add a sporty touch. E car doesn’t look like an economy-class sedan. The hybrid trim gets rear sequential turn-signals. Other features of the 2025 Toyota Ativ includes auto-folding/power outside rear-view mirrors. The 2025 Toyota Ativ has a ground clearance of 160 mm which is fairly decent for city use.

The 2025 Toyota ATV offers impressive ride comfort. The seats are ergonomically designed and get thick cushioning and supportive contours. This ensures stability and comfort during long rides. There’s generous legroom and headroom on all seats. The ride quality is smooth over bumps and potholes on urban roads. Some of the harder impacts are felt inside the cabin. The suspension system comprises independent front and a solid rear axle. The system reduces vibrations and rider fatigue. Handling is agile and predictable. The steering wheel is nicely balanced and offers great feedback. The 2025 Toyota Ativ manages to strike a balance between comfort, stability, and off-road performance.

The 2025 Toyota Ativ entry-level model is hauled by four-cylinder, 1.3-litre petrol engine that produces 98 PS/122 Nm. The motor is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The top-level hybrid model is equipped with a four-cylinder, 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor that produces a combined 109 PS. On city roads, the 2025 Toyota Ativ offers smooth drivability. The hybrid model offers relaxed throttle response and comfortable ride in start-stop traffic. On highways the 1.5-litre and hybrid versions provide sufficient acceleration for overtaking and cruising. 

Higher models of the 2025 Toyota Ativ gets a suite of cameras and ultrasonic sensors that provide 360-degree coverage. The pre-collision system uses data from the radar and cameras to detect vehicles and pedestrians. Other features include lane departure alert and lane-keep assist. The adaptive cruise control maintains safe distance on highways. A high-definition rear-view camera and front parking sensors aid in manoeuvring. It ensures maximum safety for both occupants and pedestrians.

The 2025 Toyota Ativ has a starting price of ₱916,000. It’s a compelling car in the sub-compact sedan segment. It sports a modern design and gets strong safety credentials.