Official distributor UMW Toyota Motor has revealed full specifications, equipment and pricing of the new 2016 Toyota Vios on its website and opened the order books.
The popular B-segment sedan – now with Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certification – looks mostly identical inside and out, but receives a few key features under the skin.
Prices are actually cheaper this time around – the base 1.5J variant retails at RM76,500 for the manual variant and RM79,800 for the automatic. From here onwards it’s auto only (as before), with the E model being priced at RM83,900, the G at RM89,800 and the range-topping TRD Sportivo at RM96,400. All prices are on-the-road inclusive of insurance and a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
On the whole, the new Vios is between RM1,480 and RM3,680 more affordable than before, although it has to be noted that the older prices have been subjected to a range-wide price increase at the beginning of the year. New to the range is the 1.5GX variant that slots above the G, priced at RM92,800.
All models are powered by a new 2NR-FE 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder engine, meaning that it has variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust valves. Outputs are actually down on the previous 1NZ-FE VVT-i mill, at 107 PS at 6,000 rpm (-2 PS) and 140 Nm (-1 Nm) at 4,200 rpm.
However, the new engine should provide improved fuel economy, especially now that the old four-speed automatic gearbox has been banished in favour of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a seven-speed stepped-ratio mode. The five-speed manual gearbox option has been retained on the 1.5J.
Kit count remains largely identical, with halogen reflector headlights, LED daytime running lights, door visors, 15-inch alloy wheels and rear fog lights coming as standard on the outside.
Inside, the base model gets keyless entry, push button start, a 2-DIN head unit with Bluetooth connectivity, four-speakers and front footwell illumination.
The E variant adds front fog lights, power-folding wing mirrors with integrated indicators, a 60:40 split-folding rear seat and a rear armrest with cupholders. A DVD-AVX infotainment system with a 6.8-inch touchscreen and a reverse camera is new for 2016.
Moving up, the G variant piles on projector headlights, an acoustic windscreen, chrome-plated grille and rear number plate garnish, black leather upholstery, a multi-info display, a multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel and six speakers. Added for 2016 is a Toyota Premium Security and Solar Film tint, which used to be cost option on all but the top TRD Sportivo.
The new GX model gets a new bodykit, smoked projector headlights, a dark chrome grille, two-tone wheels and black-and-tan combination leather seats. Finally, the TRD Sportivo now receives a new bodykit and wheels – distinct from the ones offered on the GX – as well as black exterior trim. Black leather seats with red stitching also feature inside, along with sportier instrument cluster graphics.
Safety-wise, airbag count stays at two, but the big news is the inclusion of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control as standard on all variants. As before, ABS with EBD and brake assist come as standard, as do ISOFIX rear child seat anchors.
As usual, the Vios comes with a host of options, including the DVD-AVX system with reverse camera on the J variants (RM3,169), the DVD-AVN navigation system with a seven-inch capacitive touchscreen (RM2,109) and an upgrade to the DVD-AVN system for models with DVD-AVX (RM2,014).
Also offered is the GX’s aerokit (RM2,332) and a choice of either Toyota Essential Solar Film (RM1,166) or Premium Security and Solar Film (RM2,109) tints on the J and E variants. A Digital Video Recorder (i.e. dashcam) costs an additional RM636.
Lastly, the colour palette has been expanded to include new Crimson Spark Red Metallic, Super White II and White Pearl CS (the latter is for the TRD Sportivo only), joining the existing Silver Metallic, Medium Silver Metalic and Attitude Black Mica.
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Nice but pricey.. many other options
No EEV? Efficiency tipu makan?
Our Government is a donkey government. There are no proper EEV guidelines. Now, everybody also hantam the word EEV and say their car EEV.
The donkeys at MAI, what are they doing? This is their job but instead of doing their job, they are travelling all over the world in Business Class in huge rombongans and staying in 5 star hotels to learn about cars.
Anyway, UMW, being gomen, is greedy. If got EEV, prices should be RM50k. You say your car EEV but prices are the same. Where got meaning?
This is an obvious fact, our Government themselves trying to perah the rakyat and cheat the rakyat. Remember, UMW is fully gomen.
More like they got EEV but silence about it isn’t it? Untung lebey maa…
price went down..what you talking
You seem to forget that price went up earlier this year by over 3k across the range and no EEV status then. Right now they achieved EEV status and drop the price back to its original pricing before price hike so its obvious UMW will keep the EEV profits for themselves. Think before you comment!
Who believed in Govt means believed in cronies lies… in the end customers/buyers being fooled again! Rakyat need to wake-up on this !!!
Since when UMW is fully gomen?
pity this guy no life
1) Price is down from previous
2) EEV needs certification with multiple tests on fuel efficiency and emmision. You cant just smack EEV on your car like that
3) EEV should be priced 50k? the price of a bezza?
4) I think you are 7 years old
pls read… 2nd paragraph~ ^_^
“The popular B-segment sedan – now with Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certification – looks mostly identical inside and out, but receives a few key features under the skin.”
VW Jetta 135k dropped 109k under EEV tax duty exemption. Where TOYOTA VIOS price reduction … where promise government 30% price drop…? Goes into Toyota CEO MD MANAGERS …?
brother..you compare highest variant jetta with lowest variant jetta after drop to justify your point?
Pricey. Greedy UMW directors #24monthBonus
Still much better than Proton use public money RM1.5bil to pay their managers 31 months bonus.
The lesson learnt: Either the car buyers or you (every Malaysian) pay for Proton’s bonus.
Really? Gosh! Got proof ah? If not, just hold your fingers and don’t type nonsense k…
6months Bonus if they offer 6airbags ;p
Nice only if FULL SPECS which almost 100k $$$$. Otherwise so so only. Engine still noisy when pressed.
To all Vios owners. Do not turn on your rear fog lamps when driving. You may think it looks cool but it’s irritating and glaring to the cars behind you. Use only during heavy downfall. Be considerate to other road users
Hahaha most T owner not educated enough to be considerate one
Your vote going to be interesting…
Like…. other road victims
Dislike…. dummy T owners
To all road users, do not simply turn on your high beam when unnecessary. It will irritate drivers in front of you and drivers in the opposite direction and disturb their vision while driving.
Please be considerate and be a better Malaysian.
only if u dont turn on the rear foglight
Vios is the 2nd sinner after Prevé drivers with their eye level fog lamp which makes it looks like they’re driving with the brake always on.
Totally agree Most important upgrade is to fit a ‘danger’ or ‘warning’ sign on their dashboard NOT to on the rear fog lights unnecessarily
Get other options then you still spend extra money in garage and tow truck. Embrace Toyota’s reliability! There is solid reasons Toyota the biggest car maker in the world.
Worldwide Toyota standard is far higher than Toyota Malaysia by UMW.. We are not against Toyota but voiced out our dissatisfaction on UMW greediness
I saw a lot Vios breakdown at highway waiting for towing, sometimes the owner sit in the car but actually the car on truck and that time i drive Proton. I laughed and said damn you choose lousy Vios.
Then why you bought your son saga?
To say that any brand is totally reliable or unreliable is a myth. Sometimes, it depends on your luck. You would be surprised how many times I came across the new generation Vios stranded at roadside, with bonnet open and owners scratching their heads about what went wrong. I am sure most people would agree that Vios build quality getting worse with each generation.
Same catfish exterior, not new
WOW… Toyota… ABS with EBD, VSC, TRACTION CONTROL, Engine wise DUAL-VVTi with CVT 7-SPEED, PUSH START, AUTO AIR-COND –> Allcome as syandatd across all variants. Even 2016 Civic don’t have TRACTION CONTROL.
That price (or lower) I rather drive 2nd hand Volkswagen lo. Solid Euro build quality and performance.
VW?! then ready to do GBox repair/replace…
buy volkswagen some more 2nd hands will gonna spend u a lot of maintenance cost, that dsg sure give u a lot of headache
Honda’s VSA comes with traction control. Go read up first before you comment
Does UMW not realize how incredibly tacky and ugly those standard DRLs are? And one more thing, those damn rear fogs should be removed because so many nutters in their Vios keep switching it on at night for fun.
TOYOTA salesman detected! This OM was a famous HONDA basher in every post related to honda, guess is jealous about city & civic sales…
This I approve. Nice new vios. Game changer.
Pricey, but have good RV! Trust Same L0rr!
if you think about RV…buy honda lorrr…
VW JETTA from 135k dropped to 109k under EEV… but we DON’T see from TOYOTA VIOS, all benificial tax duty exemption under EEV goes into Toyota CEO MD MANAGERS staffs… PITY MALAYSIA CONSUMERS…
No need to pity the Vios customer. They happy to be cheated. For that price better get City even both did not drop price for eev.
Honda city also eev .. abang adik only
Jetta got EEV bcoz of claimed 5l/100km FC. How this is achieved depends on how the person drive. I have seen ppl achieved 1000km (fully highway) on 1 full (55liter) tank with previous jetta, so I believe this new engine should be a bit more efficient. Anyway, roadtax is definately more cheaper than Vios/City/Civic
Work hard or drive Persona.
Save money or buy overpriced sushi
I work smart earn a lot and don’t mind drive persona.Smarter choise.Value for money.I buy product not buying tax
Work smart or drive a junk vios
I rather save up a little more to get a Civic instead. 6 airbags yo.
Why not Perdana?
But civic turbo problem
Get the 1.8 Civic then :)
me personally no like the design
Ah Kow, if U must compare, U should compare Vios with City.
I’m not comparing airbags between two brands. I’m comparing the price as a consumer. If the price of a B-segment cost this much, it would be more worth it to upgrade to a C-segment car instead. Anyhow it is my personal preference :)
Ah Kow, U are contradicting yourself. On one hand U said U “personally no like the design”. On the other hand, U said “Anyhow it is my personal preference”.
The lowest spec Vios(A) is 80k & the lowest Civic spec is 110k. Your “a little more” is 30k.
Nothing personal here. We are just talking facts. However, I agree with U that the 6 airbags are important if U can afford the difference.
That is why they have A/B/C/D segment cars I guess. Cheers bro & enjoy whatever U are driving bcos I’m enjoying mine. Don’t take it personal.
There’s a manual transmission option but too bad, it’s kosong spec…shift stick lovers are again, assumed poor buyers.
CVT not good, those want juz buy 4at
FYI, CVT drivetrain found in Nissan is the best. Second is Toyota
Top up a bit & buy new Perdana.
Yaloh! They alwiz complain CVT noisy
yes, noisy in proton…
CVT no fun to drive, langsung xda pick up feel, if no traffic jam issue i’ll prefer Manual transmission, low maintenance cost, low fuel consumption, gearbox will last even longer
They at last changed the dinosar engine but overall output is reduced!? WTF!
R they doing it to spite those of us whom bash them for using 10 year old dead horse?!
I can only gip them cookie for including ESC at last, but that was 2 years too late!
At last, Sammy & Albert have my seal of approval to sell less junkie junks to unker, aunties, and their ah bengs
normal laaa..vw jetta also same..facelift engine less powerful than before..all cos of fuel saving
Jetta output reduce cuz they removed supercharger. This POS reduced when they added another VVTi! Even altis 1.8 DVVTi increase output when added!
Ek eleh, when p1 goes CVT, you say bising la no pick up la, lag la. When jepunis goes CVT you say normal to save fuel. You dun bash pulak
Topkek
Care about power so much? Get a bike I dare you!
The whole world is talking about fuel efficiency, safety and comfort, where you get it all in this VIOS.
Those Nm and hp won’t do you any good in the traffic jam, don’t be naive, boy!
Then why dun u get a one HP engine instead? Cuz a horse definitely cant travel any faster than a car in traffic jam, right? Topkek basher logic.
Who cares about that few horses power difference? I bet you cant detect it. In dailyuse, insignificant. But fuel saving,my wallet feels it.
When I call you boy, now you come back ask for 1 hp engine. lol. Can you please grow up a bit?
The real city car should be A segmenter. Vios should be good in both city and highway and have higher torque!
i thk u are wrong
people talking about fuel efficiency and power at the same time, like vw engine
Abs is not even standard on saga
Look 4 the transmision..it can go higher kmh than 4at
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LOL! Do you mean that thanks to proton’s suprima, civic has turbo now?
Gotta admit, it’s true.
Iriz was truly game changer in that sense, raise awareness about VSC. Even if it’s a sales disaster, never the myvi killer it supposed to be.
It will never overhaul the number of myvis on the road, but in terms of sales compared to myvi “facelift”, it outsells it.
I wonder about that.
I’m pretty sure you’re resourceful enough to find 2015 sales figure by model.
Iriz not even Proton’s best seller, it was Saga BLM.
Even so, it still sold less than Perodua’s worstseller, Alza.
Im not talking about Myvi2 in general. Im talking specifically about the Myvi2 “facelift”. U know, the one with black grille, with DRL, crystal tailights. This was rushed out to compete with Iriz.
Try notice how many u see them, compared to Iriz
Hi Tokmoh, how’s ur Iriz? I am the guy who insisted of getting a manual when gf wanna purchase the Iriz, remember?
Apart from a pop-up rubber seal on the dashboarad and sometimes “hilang” radio transmission (which can be easily rectified at SC) , I am very very satisfied with our manual, stabdard 1.3 Iriz. Used to be a staunch anti-Proton, now enjoying evey minute behind my gf wheel. Iriz is indeed short of a good gearbox (and some minor QC issue) to be a Myvi beater.
I test driven the Persona recently. I am very surprised that the dreadful, noisy jerking characteristics of the Iriz CVT are not found on the Persona! Damn, the throttle respond feels very “Japanese like” , very light, and almost like driving the Myvi! So guess the culprit it’s not the hardware after all, it is Proton who got it wrong of writing the TCU parameters for that Punch CVT, which causes this CVT so shitty to drive all these while.
There are many cases that mimic such scenerio, take Gretag’s 6DCT250 for example, the same hardware setup behaves almost like two different gearbox in a Clio and in a Fiesta. And the same can be say Toyota ancient 4AT is much much more refine that Honda’s 5AT. Sometimes, transmission tuning is more important than hardware per se. And I think no one does it better than Aisin and Toyota in the whole world. I think Proton has finally learn its secret of transmission tuning after the mess up seen in the Preve, Suprima, Exora, Saga FLX and Iriz. The improvement of that Punch CVT in the Persona is nothing short of revelation.
And speaking about transmission tuning, that’s one of the trickiest part of car engineering, and not many car manufacturers are willing to share. Is just like everybody can fry a plate of Hokken mee based on the recipe, but only the best chef who understand the secret behind actually knows how to control the “fire” and dish out the best tasting Hokkien mee.
I am very happy Proton has finally done it, and this Punch CVT is not bad after all (I blame not the hardware, but how Proton is incompetent of writing a good software for it all these while). Hopfully, such enhancenent could be rectified on the Iriz in the future. Cheers.
Habis la jepunis overlord cars
True this for Malaysian market!
Finally, Vios might be the best selling again~
pray hard for those owner which ‘truly’ impress by previous spec
It is time for Toyota to regain the top spot of the non-national car segment
“but the big news is the inclusion of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control as standard on all variants”
…. on other news, world peace has been declared across the world as humankind now seeks to built a sustaining utopia for the future.
Seriously, this one is kinda suprise even for realist like me as effectively would put Toyota as the 3rd manufacturer to offer ESC/VSC as standard on a B-segment after Ford’s and Kia’s offering, and this is the same UMW-Toyota that won’t fit these system to their above-RM150k range of cars.
But since playing ignorance in the comment section is a big thing these days, I’ll shall retract my statement and conclude that this Vios is an overpriced piece of jepunis sHieet 2016 still offer 4-speed auto ancient engin and no VsC, Proton/Kia/Mercedes is godcar better buy
Well played bro..well played..haha real surprise though with the specs vs price this tme around
Still lacking behind most of its rivals. The base spec J(which looks like the most popular spec on the Vios) however, seems to be a steal considering you can upgrade to fancies DVD-AVN or more system. As the price climbs, the value drops and the top spec TRD-Sportivo pales when compared to the Vento, City and 2.
I do feel that UMWT has always focused on the low base models to fight for volume. With the current pricing it looks like they are set to dominate that segment. Great package with the VSC even in the 78k model. Now thats a first.
3rd manufacturer? U forgot about Persona2, din u?
This I have to apologize
Yea, completely forgotten about Proton and their persona..making Toyota the 4th player.
3rd still got gangsa. 4th can go home crying
Yep me too. Meanwhile Proton still power window rosak. Oh waiiii
Wow.. Super expensiveeeeeee……
Wow so nice catfish from toyota gets vsc
1.5 years ago, my neighbour bought her G-spec vios with 3k discount while I got my Preve manual with 6 airbags with 1k discount. She condemned me about the choice of my car at that time and told me about how I should’ve bought a J specced vios by topping up a little more, about how good and reliable a Toyota is and how advance their cars are.
Oh well …
Because the aunty drive their Toyota 60km/hr max go beli sayur around the taman only. U give them a turbo specs car they will think why the car susah pandu, makan minyak and so clumsy heavy. They just won’t realised how “kosong” inside the expensive vios e and j.
VSC as standard across range
Not bad, not bad
Vios J would be the pick of the range
Don’t waste your money on unnecessary accesories
Honda, whatchu gonna do?
City and Jazz VSC as standard?
People power!
People opt for higher spec is due to the foldable rear.
Definitely is people’s power. Malaysians are now more aware what VSC / ESC means.
Why the look so Ultraman?
The top 2 models should have 6 airbags as standard and I guess UMW isn’t making as much in order for them to drop the prices of their top selling model. I can’t remember when was the last time they actually drop prices unless is an event going on.
Because later if the airbag(s) got problem, the free replacement will made them rugi besar.
This revisions due to customers had boycott this car since its launch?
Vios. Irrelevant
relevant is auston martin~ <3
most city entry level booking been cancelled and book for J spec..with VSC across the range..
Love it or hate it, got to hand it to Toyota that the Vios is a winner. Now even better with reduced prices and new engine. Like in Malaysia this car is also very popular in many other third world countries being sold as Yaris.
Keli gen wasnt as popular as dugong gen, so toyota went to panic mode and came to PT for understandings why not popular. After their efforts to send in their zombie trooper salesmen failed to turn pipu perception that toyota = unsafe junks, they finally gave up and now gip ESC for all variants. Still no 6 airbags for topkek spec, but our efforts have not been in vain.
Never too late to put vsc n esc in vios
Finally…
the old mighty vios got vsc and new gearbox
but airbag is still the same..
Hi, anyone knows this new 2016 Toyota Vios has how many NCAP star?
Just count the number of LED used in the DRL, according to UMW.
Finally, God car is back!!! With new engine, gearbox and ESC after more than 10 years no change..
Interesting offer from Toyota, simple inclusion of specs and price and the Vios already appear as a winner. on paper at least
Is EEV in this case just another sales gimmick? This kind of certification carry no actual value to anyone except to selected few.
Lets buy a Proton Persona and Proton Saga: RM46k+RM46k=RM92k. One for papa, one for mama, instead of only one dinosaur age tech T badge toyota. Furthermore, Persona come with 3 years free maintenance labour+parts.
To be fair can’t blame Toyota because the tax are like over 20k. If u got High salary and too much money go buy lah because the maintainance later also 30% higher. As me the poor guy I’m buying proton lah since specs not losing much but the price are huge fraction differences. A fresh graduate guy who need a Toyota to tackle the girls need to spend 7 years left few hundred monthly. Rich outside or poor inside u choose lah..
3 years free labour+parts still 30% higher than Vios? So if you service your Vios, Toyota gave you RM30-RM75 cash per visit? Where did you learn Math?
persona – 10 years, vios – 20 years. price after 10years with inflation rate? bought-outdated-engine that dies faster than dinosaur age tech seem is just your preference. or you are not even driving proton but to do some salesman’s jobs?
welcome to 2012. better late than never
good deal, i was considering honda civic and mazda 3, but the DRL on the new vios might clinch the deal for me
pros:
vios handles as well as mazda 3
looks as good as honda civic
acceleration on par with mazda 3
cheaper than both mazda 3 and honda civic even performance is similar
cabin space as good as honda civic
cons:
cant find any in particular, maybe the rear light is a bit outdated design but nothing the aftermarket modification cant do to make it nicer
Vios handles as well as a Mazda 3? This must be the greatest joke of the day. You either had a broken spine that can’t feel anything from the car or have on idea what handling is all about …. Ha Ha Ha
Not as enamoured as you bud but it’s still a nice looking car in its segment.
Wahahahaha compare B segment Vios with C segment cars?
Apakah “ketahuan” ini?
Mazda 3 & Civic is a segment above.
Performance is very far apart. Honda civic is the best with new Turbo followed closely by Mazda 3, vios…
Handling Idk larh, but the new civic is pretty impressive. Mazda 3 a lot of ppl praise.
And you got to be kidding, you’re attracted to Vios’ cheap catfish LED DRL. Honda Civic much better you get LED DRL & LED headlights(although only on top spec). Not forgetting Mazda had very stylish LED DRL integrated into the headlights.
In another dimension, your comparison would be NEARLEE accurate. Unfortunately, in this dimension you make no sense. Your comparison is entirely biased. Definite Vios fanboy detected.
Looking at ur comment again, can’t help to laugh at ur “Vios accelareation on par with Mazda 3 ” statement. Bro, u got ur head check or not? You are taking a 1.5 sub 110hp vs a direct injected NA 2.0 that puts out 160+hp, how the hell do you come to that conclusion?
Whether on straight roads or twisty turns, the Mazda 3 can MURDER, I repeat, MURDER the Vios. The Vios is one of the worst handling car that I’ve ever driven, it appeals on comfort city drive and nothing else. The Mazda 3 on the other hand, has the best of dynamics among any C-segment car could offer in Malaysia minus the German premium big three. The only worthy rival of the Mazda 3 (exclude the German big three) is the Ford Focus. Vios? Nah! What a joke!
Seriously, I wonder if you have driven very limited cars in yout life time? You having a broken back that can’t feel the car chassis while driving? or you’re a Toyota SA?
Nearlee is sam loo in the making. Better u stick to lulzyat
Vios fanboy dreaming that his car is a Mazda 3 or Civic
better improvement for vios..however i still prefer the mazda 2 sedan..
I only noticed few days back. The add on led light is damn ugly. Cut out a hole and paste… Oh my….
Let start asking Honda for VSC in their S specs City.
Finally… The news that I have been waiting for.. Vios finally have vsc…
Wow. A RM96,400 Toyota Vios with 2 airbags, same as low end Saga and Bezza? Wow.
BTW what is the safety ratings for this car?
Safety rating is Invincible b4, Invincible now, & Invincible forever, cuz Albert says the T badge in front of car is invincible. Will plotek pipu from eksiden. Jangan persoal.
By UMW standards, DRL ahbeng LED lights and rear fog lamp are required to achieve 5star safety ratings.
Too late. the others have crossed the finish line.
wow now the V10Supercharged comes with ESC to control the powerful engine..new CVT with seven speed some more!! only 2 airbags to save weight!! what a car! for better RV, safety is second!! P1 persona you better watch out, your sale will be affected!!
#RV>safety
Plus TRD Sportivo Bodykit that can instantly add another 300 hp to the already awesome god-like CVT, god-like Dual VVT V10 supercharged and god-like (finally) a VSC that ensure this Vios can handles even better than a BMW F30, Merc C200 or an Audi A4.
All hail to the god-like Vios a. ka. god-like RV King of Kings, god-like good god-like car, the god-like Vios, the god-like best looking car ever! Long live the God-like Vios!
Vios owners. Please switch off your rear fog lights, except during heavy downpour….because it disturbs other motorists..
Ikr so damn annoying
Other certified EEV cars are priced much less then its predecessor. It would be a step forward if PT could include the average cost of ownership for 5 years or based on 150,000km. It would be a valueable info for people searching for new ride.
I seem to recall someone arguing pesona engine does the lowest power compared to its class.
This engine is roughly the same output with the pesona. LOL….
#HAH
I remember that! Stupid pipu will always be stupid. Kan da kena pfffft.
Now it has the same output, karma is a bitch they say. Puja lagi toyota puja. Lai mana itu olang. Jilat ludah lu.
What for ! CKD already reaching 90K plus, CVT and 2HP down, still TWO (2) airbags Alamak !!. With that price range i better go for CBU Mazda 2 Sedan, direct injection engine, dual VVT, 6 speed Automatic and 6 airbags, TRC,VSC,ABS,HDC paddle shifter, Good infortainment system, good look and good dynamic handling…. UMW is robbing us with below par products.
Good luck in finding a mazda 2 sedan with 6 airbags in Malaysia.
Not worth the money spent. Other better options available out there. Even protong giving better equipped cars nowadays.
Good move Toyota. At least now closer to Honda City Specs. Is time to make your precious VSC std for Camry & Altis as well + 6 airbags as std like the Civic & Accord.
It would definitely be a hit if it is RM2k cheaper across the range.
Persona more cheaper
trd is 6.6k more pricy than the g variant, so what you get is different rim and body kits and trd stitching?
Bodykit is rm800. TRD stitching is 2.3k
Brader, its more aerodinamic with that body kits with trd emblend..
Bro.. TRD can give you 100+ more hp. Don’t play2 ha. 6.6k more ok what?
With City & Vios going the way of CVT, I wonder when will Almera going to stick a CVT to their car ?! The next big thing is LED headlamp. Mazda 2 have already introduce it.
This will pave the way for a revolution for LED headlamp to be included or at least as an option for the top specked models in B-segment cars.
So john, as the spokesman for P1, when do U think Proton will introduce LED headlamps for Proton cars ?!
So u never heard of Perdana2? But dun worry, I still have available special package for my untested Biza….
Ha ha ha. John, i was NOT wrong when I say U have comprehension problem. Read my post again.
My question is “When do U think Proton will introduce ‘LED headlamps’ for Proton cars” ?!
LED Headlamps & Led Daytime Running Lights are 2 different things. The Perdana2 U are referring to use HID Headlight(2.4)
What so special about LED headlamp?
It is only special to the one who know how to appreciate a light as bright as daylight. It is not special to torsto(john).
Why no 6 airbags? Maybe, the car design cannot accommodate 6 airbags. No?
Nowadays it is not safe to have too many airbags esp Takata.
EEV penipu scammer, so much for price reduction. After they arrogantly raise price, giving lame excuse like forex loss, yet when forex gain, senyap2 buat dunno.
Nvm, don’t buy first, wait for discount. Hold your purchase guys, force UMW to lower more, they’re getting free ride from EEV incentives!
Nonetheless, I’m impressed they actually kept VSC for all, while Dual VVT-i and CVT was expected. Even still offering manual too.
Honda City & Jazz also EEV certified but not much price reduction. Kalau mau hantam bagus hantam semua sekali.
Why reduce output….. @@ anything else looks good but reduced output.
CVT gearbox will make the lower output feels like it has more than double instead
Big mistake by not giving 6 airbags for G/GX/TRD models. City will still tapau Vios.
I thought this day would never come. ESC as standard on every new Vios ? Am I dreaming ? I guess UMWT finally realised that they need to improve safety specs to stay relevant. Yeah sure, only 2 airbags across the range, but one step at a time I guess… just to note, ESC is not standard on the Honda City, but the highest V spec has 6 airbags.
I’m a reasonable person, when someone does something good, I give them dua tangan thumbs up… even if that someone is ‘evil’ UMWT. So yes, good move UMWT, and glad you guys finally came to your senses and listened to customer feedback. We shall see if the new Vios can help Toyota regain their title of no.1 best-selling foreign badge in Malaysia for 2017.
Fully agreed. Even though the top spec do not get 6 air bags, Vois is now a better equipped car. If the price can be lowered further then it would definitely help UMWT to gain back its lost ground.
Toyota sold more than 300k cars last year of which close to 100k were toyota cars, close to 200k were perodua cars (which are licensed by daihatsu, a subsidiary of toyota motor) while the rest are made up of Lexus cars.
That is more than 50% Malaysia TIV. Nah, UMW not interested in being no 1.
Funny la some Malaysians. No VSC complain VSC. Price high complain price high.10 year old engine complain.
Toyota rectifies all that with product update,VSC,price down. Complain some more.
No fan of Toyota but they seems to be coming into sense with the launch of Sienta and now this Vios. Finally safety is a priority. City offers 6 bags only for the high 92k variant. Their volume seller are still the lower variants. About time we have rationale discussions here.
UMW finally listened to customers with this latest update. Looking forward to more from others. Buyers will benefit the most
if toy really listens…
then toy should upgrade vios 5sp stick-shift to 6sp as brazil ETIOS with da same engine… can u imagine ETIOS gained 6sp MT while VIOS still stucks wif 5sp?!
if toy really listens..
then toy should bring in avanZa 1.5MT variant…
while indon is enjoying higher capacity MT avanZa n MY toy doesnt not offer it…
if toy really listens…
then toy should bring in 2.8L fortuner…
indon has it, tomyam-kong has it, but not MY…
if toy really listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… listens… LOL
PRecisely, and John claimed credit for making UMW offering these in this new FL Vios.
And why not? Oh, but u wud still be proud driving with 1Nzfe, dinosar 4AT, & no ESC, dontcha?
You know, when Volvo can give RM50k reduction after get EEV status, u gotta question why UMW can’t.
The only way is to hold your purchases, force UMW to give the incentive saving back to consumers, not to pay directors fat, undeserved bonus!
You know, when Volvo can give RM50k reduction after get EEV status, u gotta question why UMW can’t give more than pathetic rm1.5k reduction.
The only way is to hold your purchases, force UMW to give the incentive saving back to consumers, not to pay directors fat, undeserved bonus!
More option for msian to pick..
92k 6 airbags vs 92k 2 airbags, of course bising. Because My pipu smart already. If not do you think this new vios will have all vsc in all their variant? Come and join smart My pipu and boycott these type of company.
ESC : Good. Finally
New engine and CVT : Good. Finally retire the 4 speeder
2 Airbags : Pity. At 90k +
Honda City still WIN.
The only Vios worth buying is the J Manual.
If only it has 60:40 foldable rear seats.
Well, at least we get manual, Thailand stopped.
Like the japanese sword philosophy, you should never need to draw your sword to defeat enemy.
Same like airbags. should never have to deploy it if u can drive better on the road.
Proton Saga/Persona… now u are more better if compare other segment B car. Good car and good price.
Aiya, can’t make fun of UMWT for being not safe anymore. Oh wait, there’s still a 100k plus Camry without VSC
Let’s continue making fun of them!
piece of junk that cost 14k at oversea now sell up to 96k in malaysia? Can buy a 650hp covertte Z06 at oversea d even that at 76k usd only , basically all malaysian are driving super cheap low end car at the price of a supercar at oversea , how pathetic it is and what a joke
What are you babbling about? Usd 76k is almost rm314k. U can 3 vios with that amount fool
No wonder every american drive a corvette right?
Nissan Almera, you are the only Japanese 1.5 left with obsolete 4 speed auto. Wake up. Nissan is strong with Xtronic CVT. Better hurry and upgrade to Xtronic CVT with paddle shifters. If I am not mistaken Jatco CVT is own by Nissan, make full use of your advantage.
Even Latio they already provide CVT in our neighbours. As long as people still support ETCM, they can just continue to sell Nissan 130Y. Nissan owners just don’t care anyway.
When translated to real world FC, the 0.5km/l saving from jepunis engine and CVT won’t make much different with camtakpro engine
What is the ASEAN NCAP rating for this car?
Still 4 Star with 13.61/16 AOP Score?
Even New Proton saga has ESC and 4 Star ASEAN NCAP Score.
Save money and can buy Propoerties.
Talk so much.
Dare open up the local car market & play at a level field?
Hiding behind NAP and government tongkat and see who can be more competitive?
Iriz owners too fuming cos they overpaid for a lame betul2x Onzzz and now have to live with it for the next 9 years. Task2x!!!
Hahahahhaha
Malaysian really easily forget, very short term memory.
Toyota early this year up price more than Rm3K and now reduce only RM2K, basically all price up by minimum RM1K from last year.
all got fooled by this greedy company.
with Bangkok post review still say the vios engine is very Noisy, better save money and get New Persona lah…..
Nissan Almera – when are you going to upgrade your outdated 4 speed auto to Xtronic CVT with paddle shifters
wake up Tan Chong.
Still ugly.
96K is too pricey. top up a little can get a Mazda 3 or HRV.
both of bigger and better.
Dear Jonathan & PT guys,
any updates on the NCAP rating?
Hill assist? official FC figures? boot space?
“but the big news is the inclusion of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control as standard on all variants”.
hahaha… proton already got that in the cheap iriz for quite some time.. err.. where’s Honda?
premium price…late to include VSD, EBD across the range. There’s no mentioning about the all important rear air-cond vents here, the CITY has that feature incorporated even on their 2014 models. Nevetheless, Toyota resale value is solid, few can ever top that…
A piece of friendly advice to young car buyers:
I know everyone thinks that City/Vios is your first car. If you want cheaper option, then you’ll drive a Myvi/Axia/whatever.
In any case – RM50k is gonna cost you around RM700/month, 80k is almost RM1000/mth.
Look in the 2nd-hand car market and get a car for around 30-40k, at least you’ll pay RM500, with some basic maintenance.
The Malaysian car market is weird and skewed when people think spending one year’s salary on a car is normal.
On the Vios – I’m bored to death about it so no comments.
The current VIOS is already slower compared to the current City and now they decided to slap on a less powerful engine with more accessories (+weight) paired with a sluggish CVT gearbox?
The new VIOS is going to be an expensive slow car, which is a good thing as less ricers/ahbengs will choose this car from now onwards. Good job UMW!
Toyota is becoming more and more boring and not creative.
Big yawn. Just ignore this brand.
I’m trying to book this but it’s not on the website….
the new civic is just like a milo tin. come guys, you are spending over RM100K to get a milo tin. Although the 6 airbags can offer you some protection.
Civic is a milo tin with really horrible crash test rating.
Scored horribly in IIHS and is chosen as Top Safety Pick + with good score on small overlap test.
At least now the vios buyer wont having the one of the kind feeling that their 30k++ more expensive car are missing some features in a almost half priced proton.
Whoaaaaaa UMW giving VSC!!!!!!!! even for base model???Is this a joke..now this seems like a good buy for those on a budget. Finally our carmakers are more and more safety focused
WOW!! VSC across all variants. Cannot get this for City,Bezza nor Persona. UMW just make up their mind and think about people’s safety. Even the manual one got VSC. Still waiting for more airbags and I’ll be queuing for one.
Power window cause fire solve already?
Direct competition city wins hands down….. Interior , size, boot space, fuel economy, gearbox all Kaplan… Looks subjective. Pricing Oso lose. Hancur
paying almost 100k……for a plasticky interior car??? Tin milo car body samor???
I rather buy a 2nd hand jap car, old but solidly built……with cash….
With extra saving to enjoy holiday trips.
You suckers buying a Vios will pay the junky car every month till the car koyak.
Good luck, ya?
Trd version 96k? Easily destroyed by 3 letters. H R V
Just look at the hp and torque…..how disappointing is that ???
For B-segment sedan (non-national makes), there’s only 2 models that still offer manual (at least baseline spec) is Toyota Vios and Nissan Almera despite recording a very dismal figure (roughly less than 5% for passenger cars) for new car sales (too many unqualified f*#k*rs that simply jammed up the road that badly need to be taken off from road at any cost).
Between Almera and Vios (both manual), good thing for Vios is there’s an inhibitor feature where clutch pedal MUST depressed fully before the engine can be started (either crank or push button start) while for Almera, car engine can be start normally which can be very dangerous to others if even one step was skipped (proper step is make sure gear in neutral, depress clutch pedal, start and then release clutch pedal)
Spot light not on you anymore long ago, UMWT
Everybody knows what I’m saying..
People rather look for Persona & Saga now, which much much cheaper n safer
Hard for you to turn people eyes back now
Well then, this is just killing driving pleasure. Total knock off
Can we still hear the drops of water like falling on a tin-can roof when its raining, on the new Vios?
The vios got improved ady since last gen, even the j variant got standard sound deadening. U must be having the last 2nd gen which even the E variant got the whole car plain besi kosong only if u pull up the carpets. Toyota vios favorite among Malaysian because their reliable engine and gearbox that can last u over 10 years without problems. I think this new dual vvti and Cvt are good as they already used in the current altis.
Include rear fog light as standard kit to this category of car….malaysian mentallity (not all but most)….they are so JAKUN will keep the light on all the way like want to SULOH looking for durian at the back of their car will cause trouble to other driver that following their back.
Rv of previous vios will definitely drop like durians
Now which VIOS got more RV? The old one with no VSC or the new with VSC. Hahahahaha!!
I am till now has been boycotting Toyota for its unsafe cars, milking on RELIABILITY and RESALE VALUE to sell in huge numbers, at the expense of the buyers’ life (and other road users’ life too). But, I guess, it’s time to FORGIVE.
But I have to agree on some comments here saying that Proton has caused these carmarkers to introduce ESC for Malaysian markets. I myself never heard of “E.S.C” when it comes to car, until Proton Iriz was introduced.
Now, UMW. When will your ALTIS be equipped with ESC as standard across variant? My eyes are on it now.
Nice cars