Toyota Motor PH drops Vios E and Base trims from official website

Updated Dec 30, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

As of the moment, the sedan nameplate has seven variants remaining. 

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially dropped a total of three variants off the Vios variant lineup.

The Toyota Vios E

The Toyota Vios E

If one checks the Vios section on the official TMP site one will no longer find the Vios 1.3 Base MT, Vios 1.3 E MT, and Vios E CVT. With those being dropped, the popular sedan now has 7 available variants for the local market. 

With the 1.3 Base out of the way, the Vios J MT steps up to the plate as the nameplate’s most affordable variant. The mid-spec spot which was vacated by the E variants meanwhile, is now occupied by the XLE 1.3 MT and the XLE 1.3 CVT. 

The Toyota Vios G

Along with the XLE and XE, the remaining Vios trims include the J, G, and GR-S.

For your convenience, here are the prices of all available Toyota Vios variants as of this writing: 

Toyota Vios Variant

Price

Vios J 1.3 MT

Php 732,000

Vios XE 1.3 CVT

Php 774,000

Vios XLE 1.3 MT

Php 862,000

Vios XLE 1.3 CVT

Php 902,000

Vios G 1.5 MT

Php 979,000

Vios G 1.5 CVT

Php 1,039,000

Vios GR-S 1.5 CVT 

Php 1,055,000

Of note, the discontinuation of the E variants can be seen as a huge turning point for the nameplate. For those who are not aware, the E trim has been around since 2003 - the year when the first-gen Vios was introduced to the Philippine market. 

In essence, the said variant was pretty much a huge component of the Vios' identity. It was also the variant to get for those wanting more features compared to the J and Base but didn’t want to fork over more money for the G variants. This is especially true prior to the release of the XLE trims in 2019. 

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Know more about Toyota Vios 2024

Toyota Vios

Competing in the subcompact sedan segment, the Toyota Vios 2023 is the top sales contributor for the Japanese automaker. The price for the Toyota Vios in the Philippines ranges from PHP 732,000 to PHP 1,055,000. A total of 7 Toyota Vios variants are offered, with the top-of-the-line Vios GR-S variant coming with a tag of PHP 1,055,000. Two engine options are available in the range, which can be connected to either a 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Dimensions-wise, the subcompact sedan spans 4,425 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, and 1,475 mm in height. The main rivals of the Toyota vehicle include the Honda City, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Nissan Almera.

The Toyota Vios is not only the best-selling model in the Japanese automaker's lineup, but the entire Philippine market. It serves as a reliable subcompact sedan for those who are looking for a daily driver. Also, the Vios is proudly Philippine-assembled which supports Filipino automotive workers. Now, the vehicle is competing in its respective class head high using the refreshed body released by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) in the country last 2020.

₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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