While Malaysians are still reeling from the all-new Toyota Vios’ higher starting price than its popular predecessor, up north in Thailand, buyers are gladly accepting the fourth-generation sedan in stride. According to sales data compiled by Autolife Thailand, a total of 18,242 units of the Toyota Yaris Ativ, which is what the Vios is called in the Land of Smiles, were sold in the first quarter of 2023. The Vios’ Thai twin held a 60.9% market share in the country’s B-sedan segment thanks to stro

Prior to the launch of the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios (Specs | News), we were given the opportunity to experience the car in Langkawi. So, what’s it like? Overview: 2023 (AC100) Toyota Vios Price RM 89,600 (1.5E), RM 95,500 (1.5G) Segment B-Segment Sedan Engine 1.5L NA 4-cylinder Transmission CVT Power 106 PS @ 6,000 rpm Torque 138 Nm @ 4,200 rpm Origin CKD, Bukit Raja 2023 Toyota Vios - Exterior Let’s start with the exterior. The 2023 Toyota Vios has grown slightly in length (+5 mm), wider (+10 m

Despite buyers' preference to 7-seaters and hatchbacks over sedans, the all-new D92A 2023 Toyota Vios was launched in Indonesia ahead of Malaysia last week. However, that launch wasn’t just the end of the fourth-gen Vios’ tale in the archipelago. At a virtual press conference shortly after its launch, Toyota’s Indonesian distributor, PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) expressed interest in offering the Vios Hybrid in the country. Speaking to the Indonesian motoring media, TAM’s Marketing Director, Anto

BMW has M Sport, Mercedes-Benz has AMG Line, Volkswagen has R-Line, and I guess you can see where this is going - Toyota has GR-Sport (GR-S). The first Toyota in the Malaysian market to get that treatment is the 2020 Toyota Vios GR-S. Just to recap, the Toyota Vios GR-S sits at the top of the model lineup. It gets sporty looking bits inside and out, with aggressive looking bumpers and larger wheels. More interestingly, the suspension has been retuned and the CVT features 10 virtual ratios. Also

We’ve covered the Nissan Z Proto when it was unveiled last week and had a roundtable discussion with its designer, Alfonso Albaisa. Clearly, the upcoming 400Z has taken a lot of inspiration from the S30 240Z and the Z32 300ZX. But there are a few inspirations taken from the modern Z cars, the 350Z and 370Z. Alfonso was part of the design team of the 350Z and it became a gateway Z car and was somewhat of a fan favourite. It lasted for 6 years before it was replaced by the 370Z. Unfortunately, the

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia today announced new prices for its vehicles beginning 15 June 2020, following the incentives provided to the Malaysian automotive industry announced by the Prime Minister. “Toyota vehicles are now more affordable than ever. Customers should take this opportunity to upgrade or purchase a new Toyota. All relief from the new tax structure have been factored into the new pricing, considered in the best interest