Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup kicks off this weekend

Updated Jul 09, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It will be held at the Clark International Speedway.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is on track with its intended commencement date of the 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup that was first announced last March 2021. The race event with the one-make-race-series’ trademark waku-doki (heart-pumping) will finally kick off this weekend.

2021 Toyota Vios Cup

2021 Toyota Vios Cup is just around the corner

As a recap, the Toyota Vios Cup this year was postponed as the Japanese automaker is complying with the safety protocols against the COVID-19 pandemic. Its first leg will be held at the Clark International Speedway on July 10, but no spectators will be allowed at the race venue. Interested individuals may catch the race live on TMP and Toyota Gazoo Racing PH’s official Facebook pages. Aside from the full coverage of the races, Toyota said that virtual fans can also expect more exciting games, activities, and heart-racing fun together with their favorite racers.

2021 Toyota Vios Cup celebrities

Watch big names at the race event

Under the 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup, it will have two racing events, namely the Circuit Championship and the Autocross Challenge. The Circuit Championship features the classic format of racing against each other, while the Autocross Challenge sets obstacles courses where individual participants must drive across in the shortest possible lap time.

TMP said that the next legs of the Toyota Vios Cup will return on September 11 and November 6. But for now, here are the activities that will take place on July 10:

Time

Activity

10:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies

10:50 a.m.

Circuit Championship Race 2

12:00 p.m.

Bridgestone Fast Break

12:20 p.m.

Autocross Challenge Qualifying & Semi-finals

1:25 p.m.

Get to know the Racers

2:40 p.m.

Circuit Championship Race 3

3:50 p.m.

Bridgestone Fast Break

4:10 p.m.

Autocross Challenge Finals

4:30 p.m.

Chat with Celebrities

5:00 p.m.

Awarding & Closing Ceremonies

Meanwhile, the 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup e-Motorsport series recently completed its third round, and the results are in. The top six racers from the Promotional and Sporting classes came out on top to qualify for the National Round. TMP has yet to announce the dates of the virtual race to determine the overall champion.

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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.

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