are numerous competitors all vying for consumer's attention and loyalty. There are also new, innovative and continuously improving vehicles with great quality hitting our shores. The range of

vehicles consumers choose from are so diverse and wide that in a way it may be time consuming and at times confusing for the customer. There are numerous fears and doubts that consumers face when looking to buy a new vehicle. Choosing the right vehicle for an individual or family comes with its worries. However, step into the Asco Motors Nabua showroom and all your doubts and fears just go out the window. The staff at Asco Motors are always willing to lend a helping hand to any customer that walks through their doors. I had a first hand experience at their generosity and helpful nature when doing research for a new vehicle that the company was introducing into the Fiji market. The new vehicle in

question is the Toyota Avanza. It was introduced

into the Fiji market in January and available for viewing and testdriving in either Asco Motor's Nadi or Nabua showrooms. The Avanza is your ideal family vehicle of choice, in that it is very spacious, compact and seats six passengers. Most of us locals, when

buying a new vehicle, are always looking for one that is spacious enough to carry not only a few passengers but

also the entire extended family. We also look for a car that is sleek and compact and most importantly one that is fuel efficient. At around $55,000, the Avanza is reasonably well placed in amongst its competitive vehicle range. The vehicle is versatile

and has a very smooth drive. It is ideal for families, and the Toyota Avanza delivers power whilst enjoying hassle free driving. This unleaded automatic vehicle also reaches the optimized balance between performance and economy. It is also the only two-wheel

vehicle sedan in the Toyota range that has a rear-wheel drive. It has its advantages in this area in that the vehicle

is powered by the back wheels. The Toyota Avanza is

complete with a 1.5 liter engine and a new modern technology twin overhead camshaft and 16 valve four cylinder engines with VVT-I

(Variable Valve Time injectors). This automatic vehicle also features powersteering and central locking. The Toyota Avanza is all about space, purpose and affordability in a compact vehicle. It has a three row seating configuration providing seating for seven

passengers. The vehicle is also very spacious and features a total of 17 various size storage spaces. In comfort and safety, the Toyota Avanza offers great visibility, vehicle stability and braking performance. The numerous body reinforcements and

absorbing elements mean that the vehicle provides strong stable handling characteristics without skimping on performance. To add to its features, the vehicle is cheap running and has a single CD changer with AM/FM radio and six speakers. So if you are in the