If you’ve been keeping up with the latest automotive news, then you’ll know that the all-new Ativ sedan was already revealed in Thailand. This model previews the next-generation Toyota Vios which will eventually reach other markets including the Philippines.
Aside from the new exterior and interior styling, the next-gen Vios is underpinned by a new platform. So, this brings us to the question, how does it differ from the current model sold in the Philippines? Let’s find out.
How does the old Vios compare to the new one that was released in Thailand?
2023 Toyota Vios Old vs New: Exterior
For the front, the old Vios, which was given a facelift in 2020, comes with a pair of swept-back headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lamps. It also sports a grille that mirrors the look of the Lexus spindle-style grilles, as well as front fog lamp houses similar to those found on the Corolla Altis.
The currently available Toyota Vios G
The new one, on the other hand, is fitted with a larger grille that comes in an isosceles trapezoid shape. Its headlamps are still seamlessly fused together with the LED daytime running lamps, though these are shorter and more angular compared to the current Toyota Vios sold in the Philippines.
The 2023 Toyota Ativ which previews the future Philippine-spec Vios
Towards the sides, one can see that the old model comes with the typical sedan silhouette. The new one meanwhile, assumes a fastback shape.
The new model also gets a pair of boxier-shaped LED taillights, which are a bit more angular compared to the tear-shaped ones on the old Toyota Vios for sale in the Philippines.
The old Vios from the rear
For wheels, the old Vios G variant rides on a set of 16-inch alloy wheels. The new one meanwhile still retains a 16-inch set, though these come with a more contemporary two-tone design.
Size-wise, the old or the current Toyota Vios in the Philippines is 4,425mm long, 1,730mm wide, and 1,475mm in height. In turn, the new Ativ (Vios) is 4,425mm in length, 1,740mm wide, and 1,480mm in height.
The new Ativ's (Vios) rear end
2023 Toyota Vios Old vs New: Interior
Inside, the new Vios (Ativ) now sports a revamped interior design. It is significantly sleeker-looking compared to the old Vios’s interior, and it appears roomier as well.
The old Toyota Vios' cockpit
Like the old model though, the new one still has fabric seats for the lower-spec models, and leather-wrapped seats for the higher-spec trims. On the top-spec trims though, the Ativ (Vios) does look a bit more premium compared to the old Vios since it looks like it has more soft-touch surfaces.
Unlike the old model, the new one gets 60:40 split folding rear seats. This means easier cargo loading and better utilization of space.
The new one's front cabin exhibits plenty of straight lines and contemporary design cues
2023 Toyota Vios Old vs New: Tech & Safety
For entertainment, the old higher-spec Vios trims are kitted out with a 6.75-inch display headunit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. It is then linked to six speakers.
Compare that to the new 2023 Toyota Vios model, which now comes with a larger 9-inch headunit. It also offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
The 6.75-inch headunit on the old Vios G
Like the headunit on the older model, the larger headunit on the newer Vios is also linked to a six-piece speaker system. It is, however, a floating-type touchscreen positioned on top of the dash. This might mean that it can provide easier reach and visibility compared to the old headunit that was situated a bit farther down.
The old Vios also came with an optitron analog gauge cluster. The new Thai-spec model meanwhile, sports a seven-inch TFT digital gauge cluster.
The new 9-inch floating-type touchscreen on the new model
For safety, both the old and new Vios get seven airbags, anti-lock braking, hill-start assist, stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, etc.
The new model though, does add on to those with several driver assist features. These include a pre-collision alert system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, among others.
2023 Toyota Vios Old vs New: Engine
Under the hood, the old Vios either used a 1.5-liter or 1.3-liter engine. Both are gasoline-powered, and both are four-cylinders.
For the 1.5-liter mill, it can make up to 106 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. The 1.3-liter version meanwhile could churn out 98 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque. Both were then paired to a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) sending power to its front wheels.
The old model's gear shifter
Likewise, the Ativ (Vios) is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive model. At least for the Thai-spec model though, it seems that Toyota did away with either of the two engines mentioned above, and instead opted for a smaller 1.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
At the most, this can produce 94 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque. This means that it is less powerful than either of the old Vios’ powertrains.
Also not present on the new Vios is a manual tranny. Instead, it exclusively uses the new “Super CVT-I" that comes with a sequential shift manual mode.
The new model's gear shifter
As mentioned in the premier article of the 2023 Toyota Ativ, there’s no word yet as to when Toyota Motor Philippines will launch it as the Vios in the market. But if you want to catch more updates on this upcoming model, keep it here on Philkotse.
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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