After getting postponed due to the COVID-19 surge, the 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup has now resumed for its second leg. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continued the format of the race event which includes circuit championships races with three classes, and Autocross Challenge for the Media and Celebrity/Influencer Classes.
The 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup is back
To further heighten the comeback of the race, TMP surprised viewers with the appearance of the new Toyota Gazoo Racing models, namely the Toyota Fortuner GR-S and Toyota Hilux GR-S. These two new models will be joining the Toyota Vios GR-S as the GR models available in the local lineup.
“Thousands of motorsports fans like you joined us online last July, making the return of the Vios Cup a safe and successful one. With more than 48 racers, we challenged the roadblocks of this pandemic. And now we are back, ready for more thrilling action,” said TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto.
The race was delayed due to the recent COVID-19 surge
In the Promotional Class, Julia Delos Santos of TSJ – Obengers Racing Team showed up with two out of three awards. Royce Sarmiento took the top spot for the last or sixth race. Meanwhile, Inigo Anton and Julian Tang were consistent top 3 contenders in the Sporting Class, with Jacob Ang topping in the Race 4.
The Vios Cup veterans go head-to-head in the Super Sporting Class. Estefano Rivera, Bryan Co, Gerard Loy, Red Diwa, and Pauland Dumilao took turns at the Top 3. But Estefano Rivera won Race 5 and 6 while managing to get second place in Race 4.
Celebrity/Influencer Podium
As for the Autocross Challenge, Jose Altoveros of Autoindustriya.com finished at the top spot in the Media Class, followed by Brian Dacanay of Tier 1 in second, and Paolo De Borja of C! Magazine in third. Moreover, Jules Aquino was the champion for the Celebrities/Influencers Class. Enzo Pineda came in second, while Gino Quillamor is the third placer.
Here is the list of the second leg winners of the 2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup:
Circuit Championship Race 4
Promotional Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Julia Delos Angeles |
TSJ – Obengers Racing Team |
2 |
Fabio Ide |
Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH |
3 |
Jiro Garbes |
JBT Racing/Toyota San Fernando |
Sporting Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Jacob Ang |
EagleCement Racing Team |
2 |
Inigo Anton |
Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team |
3 |
Julian Tang |
Toyota Marilao – Obengers Racing Team |
Super Sporting Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Red Diwa |
JBT Racing/Toyota Isabela |
2 |
Estefano Rivera |
Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team |
3 |
Bryan Co |
R Racing/Toyota Dagupan |
Circuit Championship Race 5
Promotional Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Julia Delos Angeles |
TSJ – Obengers Racing Team |
2 |
Maila Alivia |
JBT Racing/Toyota Isabela |
3 |
Jiro Garbes |
JBT Racing/Toyota San Fernando |
Sporting Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Inigo Anton |
Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team |
2 |
Julian Tang |
Toyota Marilao – Obengers Racing Team |
3 |
Jacob Ang |
EagleCement Racing Team |
Super Sporting Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Estefano Rivera |
Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team |
2 |
Pauland Dumlao |
JBT Racing/Toyota San Fernando |
3 |
Gerard Loy |
R Racing/Toyota Dagupan |
Circuit Championship Race 6
Promotional Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Royce Sarmiento |
RMS Cars Racing Team |
2 |
Maila Alivia |
JBT Racing/Toyota Isabela |
3 |
Jiro Garbes |
JBT Racing/Toyota San Fernando |
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 |
Bryan Co |
R Racing/Toyota Dagupan |
Autocross Challenge
Media Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Jose Altoveros |
Autoindustriya.com |
2 |
Brian Dacanay |
Tier 1 |
3 |
Paolo De Borja |
C! Magazine |
Celebrity/Influencers Class |
||
Rank |
Name |
Team |
1 |
Jules Aquino |
Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH |
2 |
Enzo Pineda |
Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH |
3 |
Gino Quillamor |
Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH |
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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 | |||
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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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