UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially introduced the fourth-generation Toyota Vios, which is staying available in two variants. That is two much less than the outgoing product, with the previous J and GR Activity (GR-S) versions remaining the absentees.
With the J variant absent, the base choice is now the E that is priced at RM89,600 on-the-highway without having insurance plan, which is adopted by the G at RM95,500. These figures are marginally underneath past approximated selling prices, and when when compared to equivalents of the earlier era, price ranges have long gone up by RM4,000 and RM5,100 respectively.
In its most recent form, the all-new Vios is constructed on the Daihatsu New World-wide Architecture (DNGA) system and features greater dimensions than its predecessor, measuring in at 4,425 mm extensive (+5 mm), 1,740 mm (+10 mm) broad and 1,480 mm tall (+5 mm). Of a lot more importance is the wheelbase that is now 70 mm for a longer period at 2,620 mm.
For some context, in the B-phase sedan space, only the Nissan Almera matches the Vios in conditions of wheelbase, while other noteworthy nameplates like the Honda Town (2,600 mm) and Mazda 2 Sedan (2,570 mm) trail closely.
Style-smart, the Vios is instantly recognized by its overhauled front end that characteristics a large central intake flanked by air curtains (or vortex generators as they are labelled). A skinny black bar just previously mentioned the gaping mouth visually separates the upper and decreased areas of the encounter, with sharp LED headlamps appearing to be “hanging” by the tip of the L-shaped daytime jogging lights.
Irrespective of variant, the headlamps occur with automatic on/off and comply with me dwelling functions, although levelling is finished manually. Also regular throughout the variety is an aerokit that provides a black bumper lip, side skirts, a boot lid lip spoiler as well as a diffuser-like ingredient for the rear bumper.
UMWT is advertising and marketing the Vios as a fastback, with the identifying cue staying the gently sloping C-pillars that are accompanied by shiny black trim that serves to visually lengthen the window spot. As for the wheels, the E comes with 16-inch alloy units (195/60 profile tyres), although the G receives 17-inch alloys (205/50 profile tyres), the latter currently being the similar measurement fitted to the preceding GR-S.
Moving to the rear, the bumper mimics the entrance by adopting the vortex generator bits, though these are purely decorative. The taillights are also far more angular than just before with fashionable graphics and are connected by a black trim that houses the reverse digicam and boot launch. On the G, the taillights appear with sequential transform signals, but this is not readily available for the E.
Inside the black and dark brown interior, the Vios sports activities a more simple dashboard structure with cupholders at the corners in entrance of the air vents. This is reminiscent of the Perodua Ativa, which is also a DNGA-based mostly products, and you will come across matters like the steering wheel and equipment lever are of a close to identical style and design. Elsewhere, the centre console has been raised and functions an armrest that hides a Qi wi-fi charger beneath.
The wi-fi charger is common for the two variants, as is the 9-inch Screen Audio touchscreen head device with assist for wireless Android Vehicle and Apple CarPlay, which is exceptional in this segment. Other shared gear is an RFID tag, front digital video clip recorder, a multi-perform steering wheel, illuminated scuff plates, car-folding side mirrors, keyless entry (touch sensor) and motor start, acoustic windshield glass and the Car Telematics Method (VTS) with a free a few-yr subscription.
Kit unique to the E includes intermittent wipers, black exterior accents, a urethane shift knob and steering wheel, tilt steering adjustment, an Optitron instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch multi-info exhibit, manual air-conditioning, a guide handbrake, 4 speakers and cloth seat upholstery. Having to pay the premium for the G nets you additional features, which we’ve talked about in our review of the Vios.
The extra RM5,900 around the E brings with it rain-sensing wipers, chrome exterior accents, a leather steering wheel and change knob, a seven-inch electronic instrument cluster, a 64-color ambient lighting technique, automatic air-conditioning, tilt and telescopic steering adjustment, comfortable-contact material on sure spots of the cabin, six speakers and an digital parking brake (with vehicle brake maintain).
Both variants arrive with 6 airbags, which is one particular significantly less than right before (the driver’s knee airbag is long gone), and the standard array of passive systems like Automobile Balance Control (VSC), traction manage, Abs, EBD, brake guide, hill start out aid, auto doorway lock, ISOFIX youngster seat anchors as nicely as parking sensors (two entrance and four rear).
Driver assistance devices for the E involve the pre-collision process (autonomous unexpected emergency braking), lane departure warning, lane departure avoidance, lane maintaining manage, pedal misoperation control, blind spot watch with rear cross traffic warn and a 3D panoramic check out observe. This list of techniques is currently an advancement in excess of the preceding product, but the G takes issues a move further by also introducing lane retaining management, vehicle significant beam and adaptive cruise management.
Powering the Vios is a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre in a natural way-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 106 PS (104 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. In comparison to the 2NR-FE used earlier, the 2NR-VE shares the same motor potential, DOHC and Twin VVT-i, but the output figures are down by 1 PS (1 hp) and 2 Nm.
The new mill drives the front wheels as a result of a CVT, specifically Daihatsu’s D-CVT break up-equipment method that combines belt travel with a gear push. This blend is mentioned to deliver more rapidly acceleration and a fuel consumption of 5.2 litres for each 100 km. Motorists will have 3 drive modes to perform with, which includes Usual, Electrical power and Eco.
The Vios continues to characteristic MacPherson struts at the front, a rear torsion beam and electric energy steering. Ventilated brake discs are also normal for the two variants, but the E uses drums at the rear, when the G wants reliable discs for its electronic parking brake. Other noteworthy specialized specifications relate to the dimension of the gasoline tank (40 litres now as a substitute of 42 litres previously), and the E has a lesser turning radius of 4.8 metres compared to the G’s 5.2 metres owing to the distinct wheel sizes.
UMWT offers 5 colours for the Vios, such as Silver Metallic, Nebula Blue Metallic, Spicy Scarlet, Mindset Black and Platinum White Pearl, the final of which is a RM400 choice. On that mention, a rear digital online video recorder can also be specified for an more RM380. A five-12 months, unrestricted-mileage guarantee comes normal with each individual Vios obtained.
The initially-technology Vios arrived in Malaysia two a long time back in 2003, so the nameplate is celebrating its 20th anniversary listed here this year. The most up-to-date iteration is made at the Toyota Assembly Solutions (ASSB) plant Bukit Raja and replaces the 3rd-technology model that has been about given that 2013. What do you assume of the all-new Vios? Will you decide on it its closest rival, the Honda Town? We’ve currently had a go in the fourth-era Vios and you can come across our feelings on it right here.
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