Typical of such pre-launch teasers, details are intentionally held back but the tone and manner of the communication suggests something youthful, emotional and sporty. So we can safely rule out cars like the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Innova, both of which are also due for an update, following a similar refresh for the shared IMV-platform Toyota Hilux. Could it be the new updated Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris then? Bookings are opened for both models, both are yet to be launched. The Vios-Yaris t
Dec 2, 2020
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
Jul 17, 2020
UMW Toyota Motor introduced the new Vios earlier this year, refreshing its popular B-segment sedan with a completely new look and a generous dose of equipment. But does the updated Toyota Vios range have what it takes to lure buyers away from the popular Honda City? Specifications for Toyota Vios Engine: 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated, port injection, Dual VVT-i Power: 107 PS @ 6,000 rpm Torque: 140 Nm @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: CVT-type automatic, front-wheel drive Safety: 7 airbags, ESC, TRC, B
Aug 13, 2019
If you’ve been following our posts, you would’ve known by now that UMW Toyota Motor is expected to launch a new 2020 Toyota Vios facelift in December. You wouldn’t expect the company to sit idly while watching the all-new 2020 Honda City and 2020 Nissan Almera muscle into its territory right? As a follow up to that, we have received news that Toyota will also be adding a Gazoo Racing variant of the new Vios, possibly wearing the GR Sport badge. It’s a logical move because a Toyota Vios GR Sport
Oct 21, 2020
UMW Toyota akan melancarkan satu model baru pada 17 Disember. Sudah menjadi kebiasaan promo acah pada fasa awalnya, maklumat terperinci belum didedahkan. Tapi, cara dan intonasi iklannya berbunyi agak ‘hip’, ditujukan kepada orang muda dengan gaya. Oleh itu, kita dah boleh jangkakan yang ia barangkali bukannya Toyota Fortuner mahupun Toyota Innova, walaupun kedua-dua model ini sudah patut menerima kemaskini, meniru penambahbaikan yang baru seperti Toyota Hilux yang berkongsi platform IMV. Mungki
Dec 3, 2020
As the all-new 2020 Honda City romps in the limelight, another long-standing competitor is getting ready to fight back - yes, the facelifted 2020 Toyota Vios is well on its way here! Old Toyota Vios sold out Before we dive deeper into the facelift, here's what we gathered: sources close to the matter at hand said that the current Vios is completely sold out. Due to this, it is said that Vios buyers who have had their loans approved will automatically be upgraded to the facelifted model when it a
Oct 20, 2020
A week after Honda Malaysia teased the all-new 2020 Honda City, they've done it again with today's post - this time confirming the availability of LED headlights. And they've paired the post with a particularly spicy caption too: Time to expose the pretenders. #nomatch #allnewcity #thetakeoverstartsnow A very bold claim to egg on the Toyota Vios. Speaking of which, last week Toyota Malaysia answered with a smart rebuttal claiming that the Vios is timeless. This time? It'd be interesting to see w
Jul 30, 2020
Toyota’s small cars family will be next in line to benefit from Toyota’s much vaunted TNGA platform. Short for Toyota New Global Architecture, the all-new TNGA platform has been the key reason why recent Toyota models like C-HR, Camry, and Corolla have been grabbing the title of best-in-class handling away from Mazda. Currently, there are three variations of Toyota’s TNGA platform (actually there are four if you include the Lexus LS’ GA-L). GA-C was the first of the TNGA platform series introduc
Sep 5, 2019
The 2021 Toyota Camry facelift and one mystery Gazoo Racing (GR) model will be coming to Malaysia later this year, as launches that will follow after the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross. In its latest corporate presentation, UMW Holdings Berhad outlined that the models are set to be introduced here in the fourth quarter of 2021, which traditionally is anytime between October and December. Coming earlier than them however is the Corolla Cross, which is set for launch on our shores in the second quarter
Feb 16, 2021
Barely a day after UMW Toyota Malaysia (UMWT) teased the 2021 Toyota Vios facelift, we've now got the estimated price list for the updated B-segment sedan. Estimated prices of the 2021 Toyota Vios facelift 2021 Toyota Vios estimated price list Variant 1.5 J (AT) 1.5E (AT) 1.5G (AT) Price RM 75,701 RM 85,674 RM 89,232 The estimated price list shown above are SST-exempt (valid until 31-Dec 2020), on-the-road sans insurance and road tax. Much like the equally-new 2021 Toyota Yaris, Vehicle Telemati
Nov 16, 2020
Yet another strong competitor has jumped into the mix of Thailand’s B-segment sedan market! Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the new 2020 Toyota Yaris Ativ 1.2L facelift. The Toyota Yaris Ativ in Thailand is sold in Malaysia as the Toyota Vios but with a different, larger 1.5-litre engine. Cosmetically, the Yaris Ativ bares the same changes as the 2020 Toyota Vios facelift introduced in the Philippines last month. The Ativ will feature new automatic LED headlamps with follow-me-home system pai
Aug 19, 2020
(2019 Toyota Vios prices and specs | Gallery) To begin with, a full disclosure – my daily is a 2014 (third generation pre-facelift) Toyota Vios and some bias may be involved in this review, but not in the way that you think, it's actually against the Toyota Vios. Personally, the Toyota Vios has never been appealing because to me, it is merely a means to avoid our national brands. And when my family decided to get one back in 2014, needless to say I wasn't particularly thrilled by the news. But p
Feb 10, 2020
Shortly after prices for the 2021 Toyota Vios facelift were announced, we heard you ask: 'What's new? What's still the same?" These questions are what we'll be answering in this article. Exterior - Hey there, good lookin' Like its recently-facelifted 2021 Toyota Yaris stablemate, the redesign makes the Vios look more mature. Toyota has done away with the catfish-esque design of the pre-facelift model, this time employing sharper LED head lamps with integrated daytime running lights (DRLs) to acc
Nov 22, 2020
Toyota Vios Sebelum ini, terdapat khabar angin yang mengatakan bahawa Toyota Vios bakal menerima facelift ringkas pada hujung tahun 2020. Tidak mahu diketepikan dari saingan Honda City 2020 serba baru dan Nissan Almera Turbo 2020 serba baru, Toyota Vios dikatakan bakal mengenakan facelift berdasarkan Toyota Yaris Ativ di Thailand. Sehubungan dengan itu, Toyota Vios 2020 facelift tersebut turut dilaporkan bakal menerima varian GR (Gazoo Racing). Gazoo Racing adalah lencana prestasi Toyota yang me
Oct 21, 2020
The B-segment sedan race is heating up for sure with UMW Toyota just only announcing (estimated) prices for the latest 2021 Toyota Vios facelift. Malaysians are pretty much spoilt for choice in getting a brand-new B-segment sedan with rivals like the Honda City and the Nissan Almera also vying to get buyers. However, which of the three would be the right choice? We’ll take a quick look and compare the highest specs (highest petrol-powered variant in the case of the City) of the 3 popular non-nat
Nov 17, 2020
Toyota Vios Kami telah melaporkan sebuah imej render Toyota Vios tidak lama dahulu. Nampaknya, imej gambaran tersebut adalah benar! Carguide dari Filipina telah menerima beberapa keping gambar intipan yang mengukuhkan lagi gambaran tersebut. Pasaran Filipina bakal menerima Toyota Vios facelift ini pada 25 Julai 2020. Ada yang tak sabar-sabar rupanya di sana! Daripada apa yang boleh dilihat, perumah lampu kabus (fog lamp) di sebelah bawah telah direka lebih kecil dengan sisipan udara (air vent) y
Jul 17, 2020
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially confirmed that they will be launching the new Toyota Vios facelift and they are inviting you to watch their live digital launch. The digital launch is set at 6 pm and will be aired on TMP’s official Facebook page this Saturday, 25th July 2020. What do we know so far of the upcoming Vios facelift? Unlike the previous major facelift, this round of updates are limited to only cosmetic changes. While the Toyota Vios in Malaysia is offered only with a 1.5
Jul 22, 2020
Toyota unveiled the facelifted 2021 Toyota Vios a couple of months ago in the Philippines, followed by Thailand a month later. Set to be introduced in Malaysia by December, let's take a closer look at Toyota’s upcoming B-segment contender that will be going head-to-head against the all-new Honda City and Nissan Almera. 1. When will the 2021 Toyota Vios go on sale? Considering that the current, pre-facelifted Toyota Vios has completely sold out, it does mean that UMW Toyota Motor will introduce t
Nov 12, 2020
Toyota Vios Sebelum ini, kami ada melaporkan bahawa varian Toyota Vios GR berkemungkinan besar akan ditawarkan bersama-sama dengan kemaskini Toyota Vios terbaru ini. Nampaknya, ramalanku benar belaka. Seorang pengguna Facebook, RiderAth telah berkongsikan beberapa keping gambar yang dipercayai Toyota Vios GR. Seperti yang kita sedia maklum, Toyota Vios GR merupakan sebuah model Toyota Vios dengan tambahan aksesori lambang GR sahaja. Tiada talaan enjin yang lebih berkuasa dibuat pada model Toyota
Nov 20, 2020
The all-new Nissan Almera is an underrated gem for sure but in terms of sales, it is unmatched compared to the Honda City and the Toyota Vios even in Malaysia. In February however, Miss Mera did the unthinkable in Thailand when it overtook the Vios as the second best-selling B-segment sedan. According to the latest sales data, the Toyota Vios (which is sold as the Yaris Ativ in Thailand) was the second best-selling B-segment sedan in the Kingdom in January, behind the Honda City. The Nissan Alme
Apr 5, 2021
Toyota Vios Toyota Vios adalah model utama yang menjana pendapatan bagi Toyota disebabkan harganya yang paling berpatutan dalam pasaran sedan segmen B ketika ini. Toyota Vios terbaru tahun 2019 ini diperbaharui dengan sejumlah ciri-ciri keselamatan, menjadikannya pilihan yang paling disyorkan untuk kebanyakan pembeli. Berapakah harga Toyota Vios 2019? Tiga varian yang boleh dibeli sekarang dengan harga bermula dari RM 77,200 untuk varian 1.5J, sementara bagi varian pertengahan 1.5E berharga RM 8
May 23, 2020
This is it - your first look at the upcoming 2021 Toyota Vios GR Sport! In this photos shared by RiderAth, we can see that it bears a passing resemblance to the lunatic GR Yaris, if the gaping, meshed front grille is anything to go by. Complementing its racy intentions are new side-skirts and special wheels. A new bootlid spoiler and aggressive rear bumper with a diffuser complete the look. Checks with our sources reveal that the Vios GR Sport will wear a bespoke bodykit, unlike the Aerokit Pack
Nov 19, 2020
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
Oct 13, 2020
If you’re in the market for the current-generation Nissan Almera, we reckon that you should postpone your purchase for a bit as the all-new Almera will be coming to Malaysia, with the soonest being late-2020 or early-2021. The all-new model was introduced in Thailand back in November 2019, replacing the previous model that has been on sale since 2012. Engine - Probably no turbo for us The all-new Nissan Almera is fitted with a new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine that does 100 PS and 152 Nm, mated
Mar 26, 2020
The B-segment sedan market is a hotly contested segment, ever since the introduction of Toyota Vios back in 2002. It was created specifically to be sold in the ASEAN region, and with a starting price of RM 73,600, it was the cheapest non-national car to be sold in Malaysia, up until the launch of Toyota Avanza in 2004, with a price tag of RM 55,967. Toyota Vios With the booming popularity of the Vios, it was a matter of time before their closest rival Honda to come up with a worthy opponent, and
Mar 26, 2020
Toyota Yaris Toyota Vios UMW mengumumkan bahawa anak syarikat mereka UMW Toyota Malaysia telah berjaya menjual sebanyak 6,468 unit kenderaan pada bulan Oktober, meningkat 15.4% daripada 5,605 unit yang dijual pada bulan September. Dalam sebuah pengumuman dari pihak mereka, penjualan kenderaan yang tinggi ini dipacu oleh bantuan pengecualian cukai jualan untuk kenderaan yang diumumkan. Kenyataan tersebut turut menjelaskan bahawa penyumbang utama penjualan pada bulan Oktober adalah Toyota Vios, To
Nov 4, 2020
It looks like the all-new 2020 Honda City will be arriving in Malaysia sooner than expected. Fresh after its world debut in Thailand late last year, Honda Malaysia has today posted a teaser image for the all-new Honda City. With a caption that’s clearly aimed at archrival Toyota Vios. Honda Malaysia’s Facebook post’s caption said: "The game will no longer be the same. Watch this space. #yourtimeisup #allnewcity #thetakeoverstartsnow" It looks like we will be getting the signature red colour for
Jul 24, 2020
Earlier this year, we reported that Perodua will become Daihatsu's regional R&D hub, and that it will be developing a new sedan for the South East Asia region. Where it got interesting was the part of the presentation slides that showed four silhouettes of unknown cars of various body types. While Perodua’s CEO Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad cautioned us against reading too much into it, he did confirm that one of it is a sedan and it would be a big project. Fast forward to today we now know that the
Oct 6, 2020
Toyota Vios Ramai dalam kalangan generasi X yang mempunyai tanggapan yang kurang enak terhadap pengeluar kereta tempatan. Pengeluar kereta dari Jepun, Toyota mengambil peluang daripada tanggapan ini dengan memasarkan kereta entry-level yang memaparkan kualiti kejuruteraan Jepun dengan harga yang rendah. Antara kereta yang berjaya mendominasi pasaran segmen B sudah tentulah Toyota Vios. Beberapa orang penulis kami menggunakan Toyota Vios model sebelum ini. Namun begitu, rebiu ini bukanlah sebuah
Jun 6, 2020
Selepas harga Toyota Vios facelift 2021 diumumkan, ada yang bertanya, “Apa yang baru? Ada apa-apa perubahan tak model baru ni?” Di sini, kami akan jawab soalan-soalan popular ini. Bentuk luaran – lebih matang dan ‘sharp’ Seperti Toyota Yaris 2021 yang baru saja menerima facelift, rekaan semula Vios membuatkannya tampak lebih matang. Toyota dah malas nak buat rekaan ala-ala ikan keli seperti pada model sebelum facelift dan kali ini mereka mengenakan penggayaan lampu hadapan LED dengan DRL yang le
Nov 24, 2020
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