The Toyota Vios doesn’t need an introduction as it is hailed as the best-selling model not only in Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s lineup, but also the entire Philippine automotive market. It is one of the many models that give the Japanese automaker the title of the leading brand in the country.
A familiar sight among Filipinos
Due to its popularity, the Toyota Vios is a common sight on the road and doesn’t offer much exclusivity. Well, that could be a good thing for some as it is a sign that the vehicle is a reliable one. However, some Vios owners might not totally enjoy the experience as their car looks the same as the majority.
So to address just that, you can have your Toyota Vios modified Philippines just to create a bit of distinction. We have compiled some tips & advice for some modified Toyota Vios from owners to give you an idea before heading to a custom shop.
Toyota Vios: Wide Body
The Toyota Vios comes with somewhat a rounded design as compared to rivals such as the Honda City that gets a slim finish. With that in mind, having your Vios come with a wide-body upgrade is not a bad modification. In fact, simply take a look at this Toyota Vios by YouTube channel Ajodha Concepts.
Make your Vios look bulky [Photo: Ajodha Concepts]
Utilizing a wide body kit can help your Toyota Vios look slimmer and sleeker. For specifics, Ajodha Concepts add larger fender flares on the wheel arches. A new set of wheels are also installed to go well with the new kits. This creates a youthful appearance as compared to the family look from the base model.
Adjodha Concepts paired the wide body kit with a matte black paint finish to further enhance the distinct look of its Toyota Vios. However, you can opt for the paint finish that you want on your subcompact sedan. Any color would go along with the added kits as long as you go for a shop that ‘paint match’ well.
Toyota Vios: Wheels
As standard, the Toyota Vios modified Philippines is not installed with flashy-looking wheels. Well, this is expected for a vehicle in its price range. Not a lot of Toyota Vios owners change the design of their vehicle’s wheels as this type of vehicle is mainly used as a daily commuter and not really a night ride vehicle.
Small wheel change can create a different appearance [Photo: Stance Natonesia]
This means that you can look a bit different by simply modifying the wheels. To give you an idea, Stance Natonesia shared on its Instagram account a different set of wheels installed on its Vios. Just be careful if you will opt for a colored wheel as it could look bad especially if it doesn’t go well with the exterior color.
TMP offers the subcompact sedan with 14-, 15-, and 16-inch wheels depending on the variant. Due to the rounded design of the Vios, the smaller wheel options look even smaller. As such, 16-inch looks like the sweet spot so you might want to consider upgrading to that.
Toyota Vios: Lower ride height
Considering that it is a subcompact sedan, ground clearance is not that high. You can take advantage of this standard feature by further lowering the ride height. It is a common modification that, car owners make to create a sportier appearance.
Join the low life [Photo: Justin Bear]
With a lowered Toyota Vios modified Philippines, it would be better to add body kits just like Justin Bear’s Vios shared on Instagram. The added body kits will further improve the sporty appearance provided by the lowered ride height. We recommend that you consider the road condition near your home before making this mod.
Another thing you need to keep in mind if you want to lower your Toyota Vios is that if you are a family man, this modification might not be the best. You will have a difficult time maneuvering on speed bumps with a lowered Vios. This mod is ideal for bachelors and those who don’t use their Vios as their family vehicle.
Toyota Vios: GR-S
If you don’t feel like trying to think of a modification, then maybe you could go for the option that Toyota itself designed. This option is the top-of-the-line Toyota Vios GR-S variant. It is crafted with exterior and interior exclusive features that make the subcompact sedan look sportier than the rest of the variants.
On the exterior, the Toyota Vios GR-S is installed with a GR-S front bumper design including a front spoiler. These provide an aerodynamic look to the vehicle when viewed from the front. Sure, these are not the flashiest front end as compared to when you have it customized, but one can say that it has a tasteful appearance.
Toyota Vios GR-S
Moving to the sides, the side mirrors and door handles are finished in black. This generally provides a more rugged appeal unlike a chrome finish that creates a more premium look. Additionally, the sides get GR-S 16-inch alloy wheels that are blacked-out as well.
As for the rear end, the Toyota Vios GR-S boasts a rear spoiler and GR Sport Emblem on the trunk lid. These features complete the look that can be seen on the front and side part of the flagship variant. TMP offers the Vios GR-S in three paint options, namely Black 1, Super Red, and White Pearl Crystal Shine.
Subtle sporty elements are added inside
Inside, you can benefit from the variant’s suede and synthetic leather seats with red stitching, an exclusive feature for the Vios GR-S. Meanwhile, the rear passengers get to sit on synthetic leather with red stitching seats. The red stitching is somewhat subtle, yet creates a strong sporty finish.
Just like the Toyota Vios G, the GR-S variant also uses a 1.5-liter 2NR-FE engine. Sure, there’s no upgrade for the powertrain, but at least you get a stand-out look among the rest of the variants.
Your go-to Vios if you don't feel like visiting the aftermarket
Toyota Philippines is offering the Vios with a starting price of Php 681,000 for the base 1.3 M/T variant. This is the most ideal variant to modify as you can save more to get the body kits and upgrades you want to install. The price goes up to Php 1,020,000 for the GR-S which offers a modified look already.
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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 1,055,000. 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 in 2020.
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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| Reverse Camera | None, With | Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Sensors | # of Airbags | 3 , 7 | |
| Immobilizer | None, With | Speed-Sensing Door Locks | None, With |
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.
| Front suspension | McPherson Strut | Front Brakes | Disc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear breaks |
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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| 1.3 l, 1.5 l | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Vios 2024 Price List
The price of the Toyota Vios in the Philippines starts at ₱732,000 for the entry-level J 1.3 MT, while the top-of-the-line Toyota Vios 1.5 GR-S CVT is priced at ₱1,055,000. For more details, please refer to our 2024 Toyota Vios price list as follows:
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Vios XLE 1.3 MT | ₱862,000 |
| Toyota Vios XLE 1.3 CVT | ₱902,000 |
| Toyota Vios G 1.5 MT | ₱979,000 |
| Toyota Vios G 1.5 CVT | ₱1,039,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 GR-S CVT | ₱1,055,000 |
Toyota Vios 2024 Specifications
| Powertrain | ||
|---|---|---|
|
1.3-1.5 L |
No |
98-106 hp |
|
123-140 Nm |
AT (CVT) |
FWD |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
|
McPherson Strut |
Front brakes Disc |
Disc |
|
Manual (Hand) |
||
| Dimensions | ||
|
4,425-4,467 |
1,730 mm |
1,475 mm |
|
133 mm |
||
| Capacities | ||
|
5 |
326 L |
|
| Exterior | ||
|
Halogen, LED |
14-16 inches |
|
| Interior | ||
|
Fabric, Leather |
Manual |
Auto, Manual |
| Technology | ||
|
Push Button, Turnkey |
None |
None, With |
|
Both |
None |
With |
|
With |
None |
None |
|
None, With |
None |
None |
| Safety & Security | ||
|
3-7 |
With |
None |
|
With |
None, With |
None, With |
|
Speed-Sensing Door Locks None, With |
||
₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000
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