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For the taxi variant, see Toyota Limo.
Introduced in 2002,
[2] the Vios serves as the replacement to the
Tercel (called the
Soluna in Thailand and Indonesia), which filled the Asian
subcompact or
B-segment class, below the
Corolla and
Camry which are also sold in the region. Beginning 2005, the Vios was also marketed alongside its hatchback complement, the
Yaris in most Asia Pacific countries. In the United States and Australia, the second generation Vios is known as the
Toyota Yaris sedan.
The name Vios is derived from Latin and means "to move forward".
First generation (2002–2007)[edit]The first generation Vios, codenamed
NCP42 was assembled at Thailand's 1 million square metre Toyota Gateway Plant in Gateway City,
Amphoe Plaeng Yao,
Chachoengsao Province, as part of a cooperative project between Thai engineers and Toyota's Japanese designers.
The Vios in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan is powered by a 1.5 litre
1NZ-FE engine with
VVT-i. The smaller 1.3 litre
2NZ-FE engine is offered in the Philippines. In China, the Vios comes with the 1.3 litre
8A-FE engine and 1.5 litre
5A-FE engine. Trim levels for Southeast Asia include J, E, S, and G, while the DLX, GL, GLX, and GLXi are offered in
China.
The first generation Vios was adapted from the
Platz with modified body panels, which created a significantly different appearance, although portions of the car feature design cues from the
E120 Corolla. In September 2005,
[2] the Vios received minor cosmetic changes for the 2006 model year. The front bumper, headlights and tail lights were freshened; also new were the wheels and interior trim. The only differences between the 2003 Vios and the 2006 facelifted model are its front bumpers, headlights, tail lights & design of its speedometer dials.
Toyota Vios Touring Car raced by Toyota Team Indonesia
In other uses, the first generation Vios is adopted as a racing vehicle in Touring Car Championships in Indonesia and One Make Races in Thailand. The car is also in use as taxicabs in Indonesia but features lesser equipment and is specially rebadged as the
Toyota Limo. This is not to be confused with certain taxis with the same name in Thailand, which use Toyota Corollas.
2003-2005 Toyota Vios in the Philippines
The Vios in the Philippines has three grades: the base 1.3 J with a l4 2NZ-FE
VVT-i engine, 13" steel wheels and a central instrumental digital display. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.3 E is the same as the J grade, only that it had different wheels, which is a 15" alloy 5-spoke wheel. The 1.5 G is the top-of-the-line segment, either mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission, and the same wheel as to that of the E variant.
In Singapore, the Vios is marketed in E & S variants and is powered by a 1.5 L 1NZ-FE engine. The top-of-the-line S-grade (S for sport) comes with only a four-speed automatic transmission. It has a digital speedometer and other electronic instrumentation. The other E grade (E for executive) is available in both 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions and comes with conventional meters.
[5]
2006 Facelifted Toyota Vios in Serdang,
Selangor, Malaysia.
In Malaysia, the specs and engines are generally similar as Singapore, the only difference is that in Malaysia it is sold in E & G variants and comes with 15" alloy wheels and mudguards while Singapore versions do not.
Taiwan[edit]In Taiwan, the Vios comes with a 1.5 L 1NZ-FE engine in 2 variants: E & J. The base J model costs about
NT$499,000 while the E model costs about
NT$529,000. It is currently still in production in Taiwan.
A "
Turbo" variant of the first generation Vios was made available in Thailand only, boasting a turbocharged 1.5 litre engine with an air-to-air intercooler that produces 143 PS with light boost at 6400 rpm with 196 Nm of torque.
[6] It goes from 0 – 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds. Only about 600 limited units were produced.
[6] Standard on the Vios Turbo are a functional scoop on its hood, wrap-around body kits, stiffer springs, firmer shock-absorbers and 16" alloys. Colours available were only red, black & silver.
[6] The transmission ratio & differential ratio were based on that of a
Toyota MR-S.
Technical data[edit]
Second generation (2007-2013)[edit]The new Vios is essentially a re-badged
Belta sedan, which was launched in May 2007. The model code for cars with 1.5 litre 1NZ-FE engines is
NCP93. The engine is only available where the Vios is marketed, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand. As was the first generation Vios, the second generation Vios is assembled at Thailand's Toyota Gateway Plant and also at the Philippines Santa Rosa, Laguna Plant.
In the
Americas, it is marketed as the Yaris Sedan, replacing the Echo sedan, with production sourced from Japan. In Japan, it is named as Toyota Belta. The Vios is the top selling car in the
Southeast Asia in 2009.
[9]The new Vios was designed for more comfort rather than handling. Interior is much upgraded with more convenience features, and flat rear floor.
Singapore[edit]
In Singapore, the Vios is sold in three grades, namely J, E and G, with J being the grade with lesser accessories and G with the most accessories.
The J grade is the lowest grade and comes standard with a CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers, keyless entry, ABS/EBD/BA (on front disc brakes only), driver-only SRS airbag, sports alloy rims and interior fabric with dark grey colour seats. As of October 2012, the Vios J is priced at S$113,988 (automatic) based on a
COE of S$63,000.
The Vios E is the medium grade which offers slightly more equipment than the Vios J. As Borneo Motors (Singapore) no longer sells the manual variant of the Vios J, the Vios E is currently the only model that offers manual transmission in the Toyota saloon line in Singapore. In comparison to the J grade, the Vios E Classic includes an additional SRS airbag for the front passenger and side moulding. The Vios E Classic is priced at S$110,988 for manual or S$112,988 for automatic as of October 2012, based on a COE of S$63,000. There is another variant of the E grade known as the Elegance. The Elegance comes with leather seats and fog lights. As of October 2012, the Elegance costs S$2000 more than the Classic.
The Vios G is the most luxurious grade available in Singapore and is only available with automatic gearbox. The Vios G features 6 speakers CD/MP3 player, driver and front passenger SRS airbags, optitron meters, side moulding, all round disc brakes and 60:40 split foldable rear seats. As of October 2012, the Vios G is priced at S$119,988, based on a COE Cat A of S$63,000.
Optional third party "Sport" bodykit were offered, and aftermarket alloy rims which were added by the Toyota dealership in Singapore (Borneo Motors). In 2012, three new colours were added – Grey Metallic (1G3), Attitude Black Mica (211) and Blackish Red Mica (3R0) – to make 7 colours in total. In late 2012, the sport kits were no longer offered. In 2013, Borneo Motors (Singapore) re-introduced optional sports kits known as the "Sportivo" to the E grade which was the only variant available for the Vios.
Thailand[edit]
Thailand, which currently manufactures the Vios, is offered a total of three grades (J, E and G), as well as two limited edition grades (G-Limited and S-Limited). Thailand is currently the only country that offers all existing grades of the new Vios, whilst export markets are only given a fraction of the Thai range in varying combinations. In addition, certainly the range of equipment in Thai Vios' differs from those in export versions.
The J Grade is the most basic grade of the second generation Vios, offering the least sophisticated set of equipment, such as an unchangeable CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers, an optional keyless entry with TVSS, ABS/EBD/BA, 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, rear fog lamps, and interior fabric with dark grey colour seat.
The E Grade is a medium-class variant up a notch from the J Grade but is positioned lower than the G Grade. In comparison to the J Grade, the E Grade features a keyless entry with TDS, an option between dark grey or ivory-coloured seat fabrics, optional driver & front passenger SRS airbags, front and rear fog lamps, 15-inch sports alloy rims and side moulding.
The G Grade is the most well equipped variant among the three base grades, featuring the most equipment. In comparison to the J Grade, the G variant features an unchangeable 6 speaker CD/MP3/WMA player, leather seating in either dark grey or ivory, driver & front passenger SRS airbags, a multi-functional steering wheel, 15-inch sports alloy rims, front and rear fog lamps, side moulding, a blue "Optitron" panel with a multi-information display, and 60:40 fold-down rear seats.
A G-Limited Grade, which offers the same features as the G Grade, is additionally provided with several enhancements on the interior, including a keyless and smart entry with TDS, a Start/Stop push button, and an immobilizer key and a bodykit to the exterior.
An additional grade solely available as a limited edition is the S-Limited Grade, which features a "Wrap-Around Aeropart" bodykit, an orange "Optitron" panel with a multi-information display, high intensity discharge headlamps with automatic height adjustment, and all-wheel disc brakes.
Audio systems in all second generation Vios grades are equipped with ASL (Auto-Speed Sound Levelizer), which detects and compensates for changes in external noise levels, adjusting volume and tone controls automatically based on the car's speed.
Philippines[edit]
A Toyota Vios taxi in
Manila, Philippines.
The 2008 Vios had the tagline "My Design, My Pride" and currently has 4 grades: the base 1.3 J, with almost the same specs as to that of the J grade of the 2003 Vios, only that it had a 14" steel wheel with wheel cover, an all-new central analogue display, vinyl shift lever and knob, manual locks and windows and fabric seats. It is mated to a 5-speed
manual transmission. The 1.3 E is the same as the J grade, only that it has 14" alloy wheels, Toyota Vehicle Security System, ABS and driver-side
SRS airbags.
A Toyota Vios in the Philippines.
The 1.5 G has 3 options: G 4 A/T leather, G 4 A/T or G 5 M/T. It has a 1.5 1NZ-FE engine, leather seats for the leather sub-variant, 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-manual transmission, 2 SRS airbags, power folding mirrors, steering wheel audio controls, aluminum look center panel, optitron gauges with trip computer, bigger 4 wheel discs and 15" alloy wheels. The G 4 A/T leather is the most expensive variant. It is more expensive than even later special edition models, but comes with standard leather, 60/40 split folding seats with fold down center armrest with built in beverage holders not found on all the other models.
The 1.5 G Limited XX Edition was released in July 2008. This is the same as the G variant, but comes with HID headlights, 17" 10-spoke alloy wheels and a small rubber
spoiler. The 1.5 S also comes this spoiler and different 17" Rota Bolognia Mags with 205/45 tires. The G XX Limited and S variants were released in different colour schemes.
The current face-lifted model was launched on April 6, 2010, with a new front grille, new headlamp and tail lamp assemblies, and newly designed 15" alloy wheels (for the G grade). It is still available in three variants: the base 1.3 J mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, the 1.3 E, with the choice of a 5-speed manual or the now available 4-speed automatic transmission, and the 1.5 G, still with 3 options: G 4 A/T leather, G 4 A/T or G 5 M/T. It has been advertised with the tagline "Happy Driving". For 2012, a 1.3 litre engine for the G variant was released, and it was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, then later a 5-speed manual transmission, a variant lower than the J variant called the 1.3 Base which came only in a 5-speed manual transmission, and a minor change to the 1.3J variant to create the 1.3J Limited variant that is equipped with 15"-inch wheels and tires. During late 2012, the E variant was discontinued to make way for the 1.3G variant. In 2013, the 1.5 TRD Sportivo variant was released.
Indonesia[edit]
A 2007 Toyota Vios G NCP93 in Indonesia.
The new Vios NCP93 was officially launched to the Indonesian market in April 2007. The Indonesian Vios can be distinguished from other countries' models with its V-shape grille ornament which is the optional for the Yaris Hatchback. Like the outgoing NCP42, the new Vios is offered in E (manual only), and G (manual and automatic) trim levels.
All models comes equipped with ABS and analog instrument panel. The E has rear drum brake, and the G comes with all discs. The higher grade G model has standard front and rear fog lamps, audio control on the steering wheel, auto-leveling HID headlamps, multi-information display and back sonar. Start/Stop push button is only on the G with automatic transmission.
For the facelift models, the Indonesian Vios no longer featured V-shape grille ornament. It now has the same appearance as other countries' models. In addition to the regular trim levels, there is also TRD Sportivo model based on the G which adds an all-round body kit to the exterior and comes fitted with AV DVD Player with Navi Ready.
Malaysia[edit]
Second generation Toyota Vios 1.5S in Malaysia.
The second generation Vios was unveiled in
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia on 5 October 2007, two weeks ahead of its official launch on 19 October 2007.
[10] The new Vios is powered exclusively by the tried and tested 1NZ-FE 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine with
VVT-i, which included a redesigned air intake and exhaust system to improve low to mid-range torque. It was also fitted with the Super ECT four-speed automatic with the same gear ratios as its predecessor, but with improved programming for the
transmission control unit.
[10] Electric
power steering was offered in place of the hydraulic system in its predecessor. Furthermore, the new Vios featured up to 149 locally-sourced parts, or 40% local content at launch in an effort to keep pricing as low as possible.
[10]The second generation Vios was made available in four grades for the Malaysian market, namely J, E, G and S.
The
J grade is the entry-level, no-frills version of the Vios. It was initially unavailable at the Malaysian Vios launch in October 2007, but was introduced 8 months later on 1 July 2008, offering a choice of either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions and costing between
RM69,800 and RM73,500 respectively.
[11]The
E grade is considered to be the lower-middle grade, retailing at RM78,700 at launch, whereas the
G grade is the upper-middle grade, costing RM84,800 initially. These two grades differ mostly in terms of equipment levels and are mechanically identical, both sharing the 4-speed Super ECT gearbox.
[12] Later on 29 June 2011, another variant called the
G Limited was introduced at RM89,600, offering a new
body kit, 15-inch alloy rims and leather seats on top of those already offered in the
G grade.
[13]The
S grade is a new addition to the Vios lineage. It featured the highest levels of cosmetic enhancements, including a body kit which encompassed a front bumper spoiler, side skirts, rear skirt and a bootlid spoiler.
[12] The interior received a dark grey/black trim treatment, and included an
Optitron meter with a multi-information display, as opposed to the
E and
G grades' conventional backlit display. The
S grade was the most expensive Vios variant, costing RM88,100 at launch.
[12] Later on 17 June 2009, UMW Toyota launched the new Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo which effectively replaced the
S grade.
[14] It featured a new body kit, Enkei rims, various interior trim improvements and an optional sports suspension kit. The Vios TRD Sportivo was updated on 29 June 2011, featuring a new grille, unique alloy rims and leather seats.
[13]On 15 April 2010, the Toyota Vios received a facelift in Malaysia, offering mostly cosmetic improvements at a price increment of up to RM2,000 over the pre-facelift variants.
[15] The Vios was updated once more in 21 June 2012 in response to Honda Malaysia's facelift of the
City, adding even more cosmetic kit, albeit without any significant mechanical improvements.
[16]All model grades included
ABS with
EBD and
BA at the October 2007 launch, but the
E grade was only offered with a single driver's airbag, whereas the
G and
S had an additional passenger airbag.
[12] The
J grade had no airbags at all upon its July 2008 launch, but was nonetheless offered with ABS + EBD and BA.
[11] The
J grade later received a driver's airbag in its 2010 facelift,
[15] and a front passenger airbag in its 2012 update.
[16] The Vios was never offered with Toyota's
VSC system, despite being engineered with such technology in mind.
The Malaysian Toyota Vios is assembled locally by ASSB, a subsidiary of UMW Toyota, in
Shah Alam,
Selangor. The Vios has since become the best selling non-national badged vehicle in Malaysia, achieving record sales in 2012.
[17]
The only major difference of the Vios in China is that the larger capacity models are powered by the new 1.6L
1ZR-FE engine with Dual
VVT-i. The new Dual
VVT-i engine system adjusts timing on both intake and exhaust camshafts which results in superior performance, excellent fuel economy and lower emissions.
Unlike other markets, Mainland China uses version naming as follows:
[18]- 1.3GL-i (Standard - Automatic or Manual)
- 1.6GL-i (Leather seats with sunroof)
- 1.6GLX-i (Sports - like GL-S, but with kit and dark interior)
Technical data[edit]
Third generation (2013-)[edit]The 3rd generation Vios was unveiled at the March 2013
Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand.
[20] Designated under the concept of 'Value Beyond Belief', Toyota aims to export the new Vios as a global model with world class standards. The new car will go on sale in Thailand shortly after,
[21] and to be sold in Asia from the 2nd quarter of this year. Toyota Motors Philippines announced that the local variant of the Vios will be manufactured in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
[1]According to Toyota, the car is based on a 'luxury-sport' design for both the exterior and interior. The exterior has been enlarged to 4,410 mm (173.6 in) in length, keeping the width the same as the outgoing model and height grown to 1,475 mm (58.1 in). The interior is also made to be even more spacious than the current one, however its speedometer position is no longer mounted on the centre of the dashboard as with the earlier models of the Vios.
As with the previous model, it bears much resemblances to the Vitz or more commonly known as the Yaris. The engine under the hood is essentially the same 1NZ-FE engine that is used from the outgoing model.
Thailand[edit]The 3rd generation Vios is available in 4 grades: J, E, G and the range topping S grade. Automatic and manual transmissions are offered on the J and E grade only.
The main difference between the higher spec grades with the lower spec ones is that from the exterior the former gets projector headlamps while the latter gets normal multi-reflector headlamps. Also new on this model is that the Vios gets an Eco meter for the automatic models and auto air conditioners with climate control for the G and S variants only.
Third generation Toyota Vios
| Model | 1.5 S Auto | 1.5 G Auto | 1.5 E Auto | 1.5 E Manual | 1.5 J Auto | 1.5 J Manual |
| Headlight | Blackening Projector | Projector | Multi Reflector | Multi Reflector | Multi Reflector | Multi Reflector |
| Eco Meter | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Side Mirror | Power Adjustable | Power Adjustable | Power | Power | Manual | Manual |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Tyres | 195/50 R16 | 195/50 R16 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel | 16 inch Blackening Alloy | 15 inch alloy | 15 inch alloy | 15 inch alloy | 15 inch steel | 15 inch steel |
| Transmission | 4 speed automatic | 4 speed automatic | 4 speed automatic | 5 speed manual | 4 speed automatic | 5 speed manual |
| Front Fog Lamp | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Singapore[edit]The Vios was first unveiled in Singapore in May 2013, just two months after its official showcase. It is available in two grades namely the E and G variants. Both variants available only come with an automatic transmission. The E is considered as the basic model featuring CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers, keyless entry, dual SRS airbags as standard. The E variant has a standard switch air conditioning unit and features multi-reflector headlamps. On the other hand, the G grade comes with auto air conditioner with climate control and projector headlamps. The G model also adds multi-function steering controls, 60:40 split foldable rear seats, a rear console armrest and all-round disc brakes with 15 inch sized discs for the front. There is an option for the interior to come in either black or beige toned leather seats.
Brunei[edit]Alongside Singapore, the Vios was also unveiled in May 2013. J and E grades are only available in Brunei.
Malaysia[edit]The third generation of the Toyota Vios was launched in Malaysia the first week of October 2013, and that the new Vios will be sold in five different variants (1.5J manual, 1.5J automatic, 1.5E automatic, 1.5G automatic and 1.5 TRD automatic), similar to the previous generation.
[24]The J Automatic which comes with the bare essentials start at around
RM77,300,
RM82,900 for the mid-range E variant and
RM88,500 for the high spec G variant. There will also be TRD Sportivo variant similar to the previous generation which comes with TRD cosmetic parts and an all round bodykit featuring daytime running lights on the front bumper and 15 inch TRD wheels. The bodykit is optional on the other J, E and G variants.
The Vios in Philippines is available in 1.3L and 1.5L models. Its variants include the 1.3 Base, 1.3 J, 1.3 E and the higher end 1.5 G. Both the manual and automatic transmissions are available for both the 1.3L which uses the
2NZ-FEengine while the 1.5L uses the
1NZ-FE which is carried over from the previous models of the Vios.
[25]In Indonesia, two different models are available (1.5E and 1.5G). Both models are available both in auto and manual transmission and is powered by the 1.5L
1NZ-FE engine.
The Vios in China was launched in November 2013 after its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The Vios is now only available in either 1.3L or 1.5L engine variants with the higher end 1.6L model being dropped. The Vios for the Chinese market will still be made locally by the FAW-Toyota joint venture that also made the older generations for Toyota Vios.
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