Toyota has been a top-selling car brand in the country thanks to its vehicles that are well-known to Filipino car buyers. One of the models that contributes to the said feat is the Toyota Vios. It is the brand's entry into the local subcompact sedan segment, rivaling against the likes of the Honda City and Nissan Almera.
Last 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), the official business unit of Toyota in the country, sold a total of 19,589 units of the Vios, enough to make it the best-selling car in the Philippines followed by the Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Wigo. If you ask any owner or watch a Toyota Vios Review, they would say that what makes that model great is it offers practicality, affordability, and reliability one can expect from a Toyota.
Aside from the said common characteristics, here are five reasons why the Toyota Vios is the best-selling car in the Philippines.
1. Toyota Vios Philippines: Overall styling
As the Philippines is still largely a sedan market, the Toyota Vios is an ideal choice for Pinoys. TMP rolled out the facelifted version of the model last 2020 which comes with a stronger and bolder look. With the new updated look, car buyers will not feel outdated in terms of the exterior design even for a car priced below the Php 1-million mark.
In addition, TMP introduced the Toyota Vios GR-S which is now the model's flagship variant. It comes with a sportier appeal thanks to added body kits including a honeycomb grille, more aggressive-looking fog light housing, spoiler or wing, new rear bumper with integrated bumper, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.
New Toyota Vios GR-S
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2. Toyota Vios Philippines: Convenience and entertainment
Despite its sedan nature, the Toyota Vios can still comfortably seat up to five passengers. This feature makes it ideal for small Filipino families or first-time car buyers to opt for this model. The interior is upholstered with fabric for most of the variants except for the 1.3 Base trim that uses vinyl, while the top-ranging GR-S variant uses synthetic leather with red stitching.
As for the entertainment on the go, the Japanese subcompact sedan uses a 6.75-inch infotainment screen that supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Depending on the variant, it can be equipped with four or six speakers. Meanwhile, the 1.3 base and J variants are installed with a 2DIN head unit complemented by two speakers.
Interior view of the model
3. Toyota Vios Philippines: Affordable price and Fuel efficiency
Affordability will always be a key factor for many car buyers. Fortunately, the Toyota Vios offers a wide array of variants to cater to various market needs. The 1.3 base variant starts at Php 681,000 and goes up to Php 970,000 for the G variant. For those who want to go for the new and sportier GR-S variant, TMP offers it at Php 1,020,000.
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We took the subcompact sedan out on the road ourselves. We rode a 2021 Vios G during our test drive. As such, we can confirm that the model is indeed relatively fuel-efficient. For mixed (meaning city and highway) driving, we recorded a 12.2 km/L fuel consumption rating. Meanwhile, it recorded a 19.9 km/L fuel consumption rating on the highway with an average speed of 90 km/h. Also contributing to its reputable fuel economy is the continuously variable transmission (CVT) which is generally more fuel-efficient than a geared transmission.
4. Toyota Vios Philippines: Impressive safety features
In terms of safety, TMP offers the Vios with various standard safety features for its price. All variants are equipped with an airbag for the driver and passenger, a knee airbag for the driver, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist control, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist, and ISOFIX tethers.
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E, G, and GR-S variants get to benefit from additional side curtain and curtain shield airbags. In regards to the model's standard safety features, car buyers should get their money's worth. In addition, G and GR-S variants come with a back monitor, while the flagship variant gets a clearance sonar for easier parking.
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5. Toyota Vios Philippines: Preferred by most Filipinos
The Toyota Vios has been praised and loved for its convenience, affordability, and safety features by car buyers of various ages. It’s a perfect choice for families that love to go on holiday trips, spirited drivers who enjoy the sporty look thanks to the GR-S variant, young corporate professionals, and business owners in search of a practical and reliable unit for their fleets.
One can expect that the Toyota Vios will always be a constant top-seller in the country
Providing the Japanese sedan's reputable fuel efficiency is its 1.3-liter 1NR-FE 4-cylinder gasoline engine capable of generating 98 hp and 123 Nm of torque. TMP also offers a larger engine found in the G and GR-S variants only which is the 1.5-liter 2NR-FE 4-cylinder gasoline engine capable of making 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque.
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Know more about Toyota Vios 2024
Competing in the subcompact sedan segment, the Toyota Vios 2024 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 1,054,000. A total of 7 Toyota Vios variants are offered, with the top-of-the-line Vios G CVT variant coming with a tag of PHP 1,039,000. 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 in 2020.
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Toyota Vios Launch
In 2002, Toyota introduced the first-generation Vios in the Philippines. A few years later in 2007, the second-generation sedan was launched. This version gained the "Batman" nickname due to the shape of its grille.
Several years onwards In 2013, Toyota brought in the third-gen Toyota Vios. It has grown in size, and it also came with a larger engine. The Toyota-made sedan was given a major update in 2018. It bore a new exterior design, and it also gained the upmarket Prime variants as well.
More recently in 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines launched another refresh of the Toyota Vios model. It's fitted with sportier fascia, a new grille, a new pair of headlamps, a revised foglamp housing, and a new lower grille, among others.
In March of 2021, TMP then introduced the Toyota Vios GR-S.
Toyota Vios Exterior
Up front, the Toyota Vios for the Philippines comes with a front end that mirrors the current designs of high-end models like the Corolla Altis and the Camry. The said design features a wide-slatted grille, flanked by the angular fog lamp housing. For the high-trim GR-S and G, the headlamps are three-tier LEDs with integrated LED daytime running lamps. The rest of the variants get a pair of four-bulb halogen headlights.
For the side and the rear, not much has changed since the previous version. The GR-S stands out from the rest of the variants with its black-colored exterior pieces, rear spoiler, and rear lower bumper with an integrated diffuser.
The Toyota Vios G
Apart from those, the Toyota Vios GR-S for the Philippine market also has different-looking side skirts and a set of GR-S 16-inch alloy wheels. The G variant on the other hand still has a piano black grille, but it gets chrome-plated door handles instead of the black-colored ones found on the GR-S.
The all-new 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios Interior
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market can offer seating for up to five occupants including the driver. For the top-spec GR-S and G variants, they both come equipped with automatic air-conditioning. For the most part, the Toyota Vios' dashboard are made out of sturdy plastic, combined with silver-colored accents.
Soft touch points for the Vios are also abundant. The Toyota-made sedan's door cards are made out of a combination of plastic, and a soft, fabric-covered material. There's also the presence of a center elbow-rest.
The Interior Of The Toyota Vios G
As for the seats, most variants except the GR-S come with fabric seats. The GR-S instead has synthetic leather with red contrast stitching, combined with suede pieces.
The rear seats of the Toyota Vios
To keep occupants comfortable, both the GR-S and G Vios variants are equipped with automatic air-conditioning systems. The rest of the trim levels on the other hand come with a manual air-conditioning system.
Inside the Toyota Vios GR-S
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Features & Technology
For entertainment, the Toyota Vios GR-S, and the Vios G variants for the Philippine market come standard with a 6.75-inch touchscreen headunit. The said headunit is also capable of connecting via Bluetooth, USB, and Aux jack.
The Vios G's touchscreen headunit
The mid-tier XLE and XE trims also have the aforementioned headunit, but these come with a four-piece speaker set instead. The Vios J on the other hand comes standard with a 2-DIN audio unit linked to two speakers.
Besides the aforementioned touchscreen, the GR-S is also equipped with the Gazoo Racing 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display. Other variants do get an Optitron gauge cluster, as well as a multi-information display. The GR-S and the G also come with a push-to-start button, a leather-clad shift lever, and a drive-mode selector. All Vios variants also come standard with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel column.
The tech and convenience features will vary depending on the variant of the Toyota Vios
For safety, the GR-S and G variants are equipped with dual-front airbags, side airbags, curtain shield airbags, and driver's knee airbags. The rest of the trim levels have dual-front airbags, and the airbag for the driver's knee.
Anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist are available on all Vios trims. Only the GR-S and G come with a rear-view camera, and only the former has a clearance sonar.
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Platform & Chassis
The refreshed Toyota Vios for the Philippine market still uses the same platform as the previous model. As before, higher trim levels have disc brakes all around.
For suspensions, the Vios uses a MacPherson Strut type for the front and a torsion beam-type suspension for the rear. Moreover, the engine is still positioned transversely, with the power sent to the front wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market has two engine options. The larger one is a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine capable of making up to 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque. This said engine is available on the GR-S and the G Trim. For the former, it is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) only. The Vios G can either come with a CVT or a five-speed manual transmission.
The Toyota Vios G's 1.5-liter mill
The other engine option for the Vios is a 1.3-liter inline-4 engine. At most, this mill can produce up to 98 hp, and 123 Nm of torque. For the XLE, the said engine can be paired with a CVT or a five-speed transmission. The 1.3 XE's sole transmission is a CVT, while the J comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission only.
The gear shift lever of the Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Vios 1.3 J MT | ₱732,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XE CVT | ₱774,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE MT | ₱862,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE CVT | ₱902,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT | ₱979,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT (White Pearl) | ₱994,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT | ₱1,039,000 |
₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000
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