Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing back the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup for the 2023 season.
Toyota Vios Cup is returning for the 2023 season
The TGR Vios Cup is a one-make-race (OMR) where drivers are put behind the wheel of a track-ready Toyota Vios. It will feature seasoned and upcoming racers in the Super Sporting, Sporting, and Promotional classes at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
To ensure the participants are ready to hit the track, TMP will conduct racing classes through the TGR Academy. With it, spectators can expect to see “heart-pumping excitement of racing.”
The participants will try to race their way up to the podium in an OMR Vios fitted with a 1.5-liter engine good for 106 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. It is equipped with mods such as a sports clutch, a set of beefier brakes, a performance intake system, and a performance suspension set.
Meanwhile, celebrities and media personalities will be participating in the Autocross Challenge. We at Philkotse will also be at the track to compete and cover the race event.
Here is the list of current champions following the 2022 TGR Vios Cup season:
Circuit Championship
- Super Sporting Class – Iñigo Anton (Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team)
- Sporting Class – Royce Sarmiento (RMS Cars Racing Team)
- Promotional Class – Jay Lao (Happy Hotels/OTR Racing Team)
Autocross Challenge
- Influencer Advanced Class – Jules Aquino
- Influencer Beginner Class – Miguel Romulo
- Media Advanced Class – Jamil Lacuna
- Media Beginner Class – Pablo Salapantan
In addition to the upcoming TGR Vios Cup, TMP will also launch a “bigger and better” TGR e-motorsports GT Cup Philippines. Winners will represent the Philippines at the TGR GT Cup Asia Regional Finals, competing against fellow e-racer champions from neighboring Asian countries. They will also get the chance to suit up for the next season of the Vios Cup.
This year's TGR GT Cup Philippines is said to be improved
The first round of the TGR Vios Cup will happen on June 23 at the CIS. Interested individuals can watch the race on the live broadcast on the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Facebook page.
Get the latest motorsports updates at Philkotse.com.
Know more about Toyota Vios 2024
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.
₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000
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