Monday, July 27, 2015

Car Profiles - Toyota Vios

TOYOTA VIOS

Shedding its taxicab image, this Vios is still the one you know since yesterday. One major highlight is the migration of gauges to the driver side, where it should be. While faux stitches are a classy touch, hard plastics are still present, but who cares?

The Good: Cheap to buy and own
The Bad: Cheap feeling interior plastics

Price Range: P592,000-P847,000
Our Rating: ***



OWNERSHIP DETAILS1.5 G1.3 E1.3 J1.3 Base
PriceP812,000 (MT), P847,000 (AT) - Additional P15,000 for White PearlP727,000 (MT), P762,000 (AT)P630,000P592,000
Warranty3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine1NZ-FE 1.5 DOHC 16V I42NZ-FE 1.3 DOHC 16V I42NZ-FE 1.3 DOHC 16V I42NZ-FE 1.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower107hp @ 6,000rpm85hp @6,000rpm85hp @6,000rpm85hp @6,000rpm
Torque142Nm @ 4,200rpm122Nm @4,400rpm122Nm @4,400rpm122Nm @4,400rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemVVT-iVVT-iVVT-iVVT-i
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity42 Liters42 Liters42 Liters42 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,410mm4,410mm4,410mm4,410mm
Width1,700mm1,700mm1,700mm1,700mm
Height1,475mm1,475mm1,475mm1,475mm
Wheelbase2,500mm2,500mm2,500mm2,500mm
Curb Weight1,060kg (MT)/1,090kg (AT)
Body Style4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating5555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion BeamTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated DiscsVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscsDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum Brakes
Tires185/60 R15185/60 R15175/65 R14175/65 R14
Wheels15 Inch Alloy15 Inch Alloy14 Inch Steel with Cover14 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags2222
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake AssistYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake AssistNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsStandardStandardNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Side Mirror Repeaters, Chrome Grill and Rear Garnish AccentsAdds: Color Coded Door Handles and MirrorsBlack Door Handles and MirrorsBlack Door Handles and Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabricVinyl
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Multi Information DisplayAdds: Driver Side Seat Back PocketAdds: Passenger Side Seat Back Pocket, Rear Console Box With Cover, Sunvisor for Passenger Side, Illuminated Entry SystemRear Console Box Without Cover, Driver Side Sun Visor
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with FoldSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door LocksSteering
Climate ControlManualManualManualManual
Audio SystemIntegrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USBIntegrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB1DIN AM/FM/CD/MP31 DIN AM/FM/CD
Speakers6422
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, AudioYes, AudioNone
AlarmYesYesNoneNone
Keyless EntryYesYesNoneNone
RIVALSChevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda City,Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda 2, Nissan Almera

See previous generations of the Vios: