The local subcompact sedan segment is one of the tightly contested segments in the Philippines. With a wide range of vehicles to choose from, car brands need to introduce a challenger that stands out from the competition by offering a vehicle that has an appealing design and bang for the buck features.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is no stranger in the local subcompact sedan battle royale. Its long-time challenger is backed up by solid experience and it has been competing pound-for-pound in the subcompact sedan arena since 2003.
2020 Toyota Vios
Now, TMP launched the facelifted 2020 Vios with a mission of keeping its title as the best-selling car in the Philippines.
The Toyota Vios Philippines dominated the local automotive industry last year with 33,181 total unit sales, which makes it the defending bestselling car in the country. As such, TMP wants to make the Vios the back-to-back champ with the launch of the new model.
The 2020 Toyota Vios looks more appealing than the outgoing model
The facelifted 2020 Vios looks sportier and more appealing than the outgoing model. The new grille design, as well as the revamped bumper and foglight housing, make the 2020 Vios look more composed than the outgoing model.
It also shares a bit of similarity to the current fascia of the Corolla Altis, especially when you see the new Vios at first glance. You also can’t help but notice the top-spec 2020 Vios’ sharp-looking LED headlights that are integrated with a three-tier design. It also comes with LED foglamps, which come in halogens on the outgoing model.
It still gets the same side and rear design
The side and the rear of the Toyota Vios 2020 still look similar to the outgoing model that was launched in the local market last 2018. The facelifted Vios sits at a set of 16-inch alloy wheels, while the rear is adorned with distinctive LED taillights with line guide.
The wheels and the taillights complement and further adds to the new Vios’ sporty appeal.
The 2020 Vios comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment
Stepping inside the cabin, the 2020 Vios features the same interior found on the outgoing model. The top-of-the-line Vios G variant is never short of features that intend to make your drive more comfortable, safer, and fun.
Sitting at the center of the dashboard is a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Weblink for iOS and Android. Yes, we still have to wait for the integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility in the Vios’s infotainment system.
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Steering wheel with audio mounted controls is an essential feature
The Toyota Vios also come with a three-spoke leather steering wheel with audio controls, which allows you to adjust the speaker volume without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
The steering wheel also has paddle shifters in case you want to have a more spirited drive. And oh, this Vios comes with a push start button, and a rear back camera, which is useful when backing up into a parking space.
The 2020 Vios comes with a full set of airbags for most variants
The new Vios also comes with essential safety features such as an ensemble of airbags (driver, front passenger, side, curtain, and knee) for the most of its trims, with the Base, J, and XE available with 7 airbags but with an additional premium.
Aside from the airbags, the 2020 Vios is equipped with driver-assist tech features such as hill-start assist, vehicle stability control, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD), and speed sensing door locks.
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Under the hood, the 2020 Vios is equipped with the same Dual VVT-i engine that’s fitted to the outgoing model. The Vios is still available with a choice of either a 1.5-liter or 1.3-liter gasoline engine.
The 1.5L mill generates 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque while the 1.3L version delivers 98 hp and 123 Nm. The facelifted Vios can be mated to either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT) across all trims.
Look at that fascia. The 2020 Vios looks more appealing than ever
The 2020 Vios is offered in nine variants with a starting price of Php 671,000. The top-of-the-line Toyota Vios G variant, on the other hand, is priced at Php 1,056,000. It will be available at Toyota dealerships nationwide from July 27, 2020.
| Model | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vios 1.3 Base MT | P671,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 Base MT (7 Airbags) | P681,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 J MT | P697,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 J MT (7 Airbags) | P707,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XE CVT | P747,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XE CVT (7 Airbags) | P753,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE MT | P791,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE CVT | P841,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 E MT | P841,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT | P891,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT | P997,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT White Pearl | P1,012,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT | P1,056,000 | |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT White Pearl | P1,071,000 | |
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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 1,054,000. 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.
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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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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.
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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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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