The all-new 2023 Toyota Vios (D92A) is bound to enter Malaysia sooner rather than later, in a bid to upstage the current GN-series Honda City. The question remains: how soon? We'll take a look of previous UMWT locally-assembled (CKD) launches here, notably the previous-gen Vios and the Toyota Corolla Cross to hypothesise. Previous-gen Vios and Corolla Cross The Vios as is currently sold in Malaysia – NSP 151 – dates back to 2017. Its pre-facelift model debuted in Thailand as the Yaris Ativ in Au

Toyota Motors Thailand has introduced updated 2021 versions of its popular Toyota Yaris hatchback and Toyota Yaris Ativ (Vios to us). The main difference besides the Thai-spec Yaris Ativ and locally sold Toyota Vios is the engine. The Yaris Ativ features a smaller 1.2-litre engine instead of a 1.5-litre to meet the country's Ecocar regulations. In addition to aesthetic updates on the exterior and interior for both models, the 2021 model range now offers additional accessory packages which includ

The 2020 Toyota Vios facelift has strong competition from not just B-segment sedan rivals like the Honda City and Nissan Almera, but also SUVs like the Proton X50 and the recently-launched Perodua Ativa. If you’re convinced about buying a sedan - which is completely understandable for reasons explained here - and you’re eyeing on the Toyota Vios facelift, here are its pros and cons. Trade in User's Car Form Also read: Don't skip the Toyota Vios/Honda City for Perodua Ativa (D55L) yet, here are 5

Honda Malaysia has just unveiled the all-new 2020 Honda City, which is set to go head-to-head against the soon-to-be-launched all-new Nissan Almera and Toyota Vios. Now that the launch has been done and dusted, let’s take a closer look and see how these models fare against each other. Powertrain – Plenty of choices in the B-segment market Not too long ago, those looking for a B-segment sedan had very limited options to choose from, with most engine being offered are naturally-aspirated petrol en

Remember the new 2020 Toyota Vios facelift rendering from a month ago? Well, it turns out that the rendering is quite accurate as the actual car has leaked on CarGuide.ph. Seen here are three variants of the updated Toyota Vios, which have been leaked ahead of its 25-July debut in the Philippines. The revised front-end is far more aggressive-looking than the outgoing model, featuring a massive black one-piece grille design that looks like it was lifted off the Toyota Corolla Altis/Camry. It also

First launched in Malaysia in March 2014, the current generation Honda City is nearing the final legs of its model life. A mid-life update was introduced in March 2017, and was quickly followed by a full-hybrid variant in July that year. Despite being the oldest model in its class, the City remains the stronger seller in its class, although the updated Toyota Vios have closed the gap significantly. Specifications for Honda City Engine: 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated, port injection Power: 120 PS