Round 1 results of 2021 Toyota GR Vios Cup

Updated Jul 14, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It was held at Clark International Speedway.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched this year’s season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup that was postponed for months due to restrictions brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021 Toyota GR Vios Cup Race

Toyota Motor Philippines waves the green flag for the 2021 Vios Cup

The 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup was held at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga last July 9 and 10. Joining the action-packed event were 24 Circuit racers across three race classes, namely the Promotional, Sporting, and Super Sporting. Media partners, celebrities, and influencers also participated in the tournament under the Autocross Challenge. All of the participants pitted or raced onboard a Toyota Vios.

Maila Alivia and Jiro Garbes of the Promotional Class dominated two out of three races, while celebrity racers such as Troy Montero and Fabio Ide managed to show up at the podium under the same class. Meanwhile, the Sporting Class hails Inigo Anton and Julian Tang as consistent top finishers in the competition.

2021 Toyota GR Vios Cup

Deserving winners get prizes

For the Super Sporting Class, Gerard Loy is the consistent podium placer, with Estefano Rivera and Red Diwa just trailing him. And as for the Autocross Challenge, Alex Diaz came out at the top in the Celebrity Class, while Jose Altoveros of Autoindustry.com leads the way in the Media Class.

TMP is not allowing any spectators at the Clark International Speedway for safety reasons. But interested individuals may catch the racing event’s second and third leg happening on September 11 and November 6 virtually, respectively.

“Toyota Gazoo Racing is all about pushing the limits for the better. We had to hit the brakes due to the pandemic last, but now we are back with an even more exciting race,” remarked TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto during the opening ceremonies.

“So here we are today at the Clark International Speedway, returning with the ever-reliable Vios. This Filipino-made car is really fun to drive on the daily and at the tracks. With hope for better days ahead and maximum safety protocols, we move forward and race on,” added Okamoto.

20201 Toyota GR Vios Cup celebrities

Filipino celebrities showed up at the race day

Here is the list of the first leg winners of the 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup:

Circuit Championship Race 1

Promotional Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Maila Alivia

JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela

2

Jiro Garbes

JBT Racing / Toyota San Fernando

3

Julia Delos Angeles

TSJ – Obengers Racing Team

 

Sporting Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Inigo Anton

Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team

2

Julian Tang

Toyota Marilao – Obengers Racing Team

3

Joaquin Garrido

Toyota Otis – Obengers Racing Team

 

Super Sporting Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Estefano Rivera

Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team

2

Gerard Loy

R Racing / Toyota Dagupan

3

Red Diwa

JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela

 

Circuit Championship Race 2

Promotional Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Troy Montero

Team Toyota Gazoo Racing PH

2

Maila Alivia

JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela

3

Jason Lao

OTR Racing Team

 

Sporting Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Julian Tang

Toyota Marilao – Obengers Racing Team

2

Joaquin Garrido

Toyota Otis – Obengers Racing Team

3

Inigo Anton

Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team

 

Super Sporting Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Gerard Loy

R Racing / Toyota Dagupan

2

Red Diwa

JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela

3

Estefano Rivera

Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team

 

Circuit Championship Race 3

Promotional Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Jiro Garbes

JBT Racing / Toyota San Fernando

2

Fabio Ide

Team Toyota Gazoo Racing PH

3

Royce Sarmiento

RMS Cars Racing Team

 

Sporting Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Inigo Anton

Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team

2

Jacob Ang

Eagle Cement Racing Team

3

Julian Tang

Toyota Marilao – Obengers Racing Team

 

Super Sporting Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Gerard Loy

R Racing / Toyota Dagupan

2

Bryan Co

FILA Make A Wish Obengers Racing Team

3

Marc Soong

R Racing / Toyota Dagupan

 

Autocross Challenge

Media Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Jose Altoveros

Autoindustry.com

2

Ian Magbanua

Top Gear Philippines

3

Inigo Roces

Manila Bulletin

 

Celebrity/Influencers Class

Rank

Name

Team

1

Alex Diaz

Team Toyota Gazoo Racing PH

2

John Manalo

Team Toyota Gazoo Racing PH

3

Jules Aquino

Team Toyota Gazoo Racing PH

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Know more about Toyota Vios 2024

Toyota Vios

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.

Toyota Vios Philippines angular front

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.

A picture of the 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S

The all-new 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S

>>> Related: 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S review by Philkotse

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.

Toyota Vios Philippines interior

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. 

Toyota Vios Philippines cabin

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 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S

Inside the Toyota Vios GR-S

>>> Related: Toyota Vios for sale at good prices on Philkotse.com

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 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.

Toyota Vios Philippines

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. 

>>> See more: New and used Toyota Vios for sale in the Philippines at the best price

 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.

There Toyota Vios G's 1.5-liter mill

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. 

A picture of the Toyota Vios GR-S

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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