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The new third generation Toyota Vios has been launched in Thailand, without much suprise as spyshots of the new Belta on test in Thailand as a Vios have been captured recently. The new Toyota Vios is based on the Toyota Belta, or the Toyota Yaris Sedan, which is currently being sold globally. This means the third gen Vios is now a global model instead of being a regional ASEAN model. You can already see the hatchback version being sold in the Malaysian market, the Toyota Yaris. Of course, trim level and some other variables are changed here and there with the different regions.
Compared to the 2nd generation Vios still being sold in Malaysia, the third gen Vios wheelbase is longer by 50mm at 2550mm, which is also longer than the Yaris hatchback which only stands at 2460mm. It is also heavier, now weighing 1045kg compared to the 2nd gen Vios’ kerb weight of 980kg. The 1NZ-FE engine and 4-speed Super ECT gearbox is retained, producing 109 horsepower and a maximum torque of 142Nm at 4,200rpm. This means you may feel the 2nd generation Vios is slightly more zippy than the 3rd generation Vios once it gets launched in Malaysia.
On the interior, dash layout is pretty much the same as the Toyota Yaris being the same car, and the plus point is it shares the Yaris interior’s abundance of storage space. However it also shares the Toyota Yaris meter panel’s centrally-mounted location, which some dislike and prefer a conventional location.
More photos after the jump.
Video: Toyota Belta Human Touch (Toyota Vios)
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the new Toyota Vios in Thailand are mixed, with many critics disliking its design, comparing it to a dugong or dolphin, and criticizing the interior for looking cheap and outdated. Some find the exterior cute or more spacious than the previous model, and appreciate its new features like a blue meter display and side mirrors with signals. However, many feel the overall design is bulky, messy, and lacks the “wow” factor, with concerns about the interior quality, center-mounted dashboard, and small wheels. Several commenters express impatience or dissatisfaction with the release timing and pricing, while others show enthusiasm, considering it a good upgrade or a potential hot seller despite its controversial look. Overall, reactions are largely skeptical or reserved rather than enthusiastic.