Vios continues to reign as best-selling Toyota in PH 

Updated Mar 08, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The Hilux trails behind by more than 11,000 units.

The Vios remains to be the best-selling Toyota in the Philippines as it posted 24,466 units sold from January to September 2021. In total, Toyota Motor Philippines has sold 91,925 vehicles so far. The current sales numbers of the car brand is better as compared to its performance last year, which registered 63,183 units sold. 

A picture of the Toyota Vios G

The Vios is TMP's best-selling model for September 2021

Here’s a table showing the sales figures for each Toyota model from January to September 2021: 

Toyota Model 

Total year-to-date sales 

Vios 

24,466 

Hilux 

13,300 

Wigo 

12,606 

Innova 

9,501 

Rush 

9,423 

Fortuner 

9,327 

Hiace 

7,296 

Avanza 

3,271 

Corolla Altis 

514 

Alphard 

323 

FJ Cruiser 

177 

GR Yaris 

100 

Camry 

96 

Rav 4 

76 

Supra 

30 

Coaster 

28 

Yaris 

21 

86 

14 

Prius 

Grand Total 

91,925 

Based on Toyota PH’s data, the closest Toyota model to the Vios is the Hilux with 13,300 units sold. Coming in close in third is the Wigo with 12,606 units sold. Completing the fourth, and the fifth spot are the Innova and the Rush with 9,501, and 9,423 units sold respectively. 

The sales chart also shows that there were no takers for the Prius hybrid so far for this year. In contrast to that, people were actually keen on jumping on the new Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch as the brand already managed to sell 100 units of the said model. That said though, this comes as no surprise as only 130+ units were allocated for the Philippine market, and reservations for it have already been filled up. 

A picture of a Toyota Hilux parked in a school campus

Coming in second place for the total units sold so far this year is the Toyota Hilux

The top three Toyota vehicles in terms of unit sales in September 2021 alone are still the Vios, Hilux, and Wigo, which show a similar trend to the car brand’s best-sellers from January to September 2021.  

Here’s the table for the month of September 2021 alone: 

Toyota Model 

September 2021 Total Sales 

Vios 

2,675 

Hilux 

1,446 

Wigo 

1,282 

Rush 

1,121 

Innova 

980 

Fortuner 

961 

Hiace 

704 

Avanza 

362 

Corolla Altis 

54 

GR Yaris 

47 

Alphard 

38 

FJ Cruiser 

22 

Rav 4  

Coaster  

Supra  

Camry 

Yaris 

86 

Prius  

September 2021 Total 9,891

For the September 2021 sales numbers, the Vios takes the lead. It is then followed by the Toyota Hilux at 1,446 units. The Toyota Wigo then takes third place at 1,282 units. The Toyota Rush then takes fourth place with 1,121 units. In total, Toyota managed to sell 9,891 for the month of September 2021.   

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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 1,054,000. 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.

>>> New and used Toyota Vios 2024 for sale in the Philippines

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

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.

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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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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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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