Readers of this blog have already known this since last week, but now UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd has officially announced the Vios J to the media so we have high resolution photos of the interior to look at, available after the jump.
According to UMW Toyota Motor MD Kuah Kock Heng, the Vios current holds 50% of the 1.4 to 1.5 litre market share in Malaysia, effectively this means foreign makes with a small engine capacity as Proton offerings are 1.3 and 1.6 and the more price-savvy Peroduas are all 1.3 and below. The second generation Vios available in E, G, S and now J form have collectively been selling about 2,500 units a month. They are targetting 700 sales a month from the new Vios J.
With the new Vios J UMW Toyota has finally executed their intention to offer a Vios model for under RM70k (see 4th April 2007 story), although quite a fair bit has been removed from the equipment list. The model under RM70k costs RM69,800 and is only available with a manual transmission. There no airbags, foglamps or alloy wheels but you do get an MP3 CD player albeit not integrated, and other safety features such as ABS remain, which is used more in day to day driving. Adding a 4-speed Super ECT automatic transmission pushes the price up to RM73,500.
Look after the jump for photos of the interiors of both the manual transmission and automatic transmission models.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments largely express skepticism about the pricing and features of the new Toyota Vios 1.5J, with many deeming it overpriced for a car with basic features and minimal safety equipment like airbags. Several commenters praise Toyota's reputation for reliability and longevity, favoring the Vios for its brand and VVTi engine, but criticize the lack of advanced safety features and the absence of a manual transmission option in this version. Some prefer other models or brands, citing better value, features, or build quality, such as Honda City or Suzuki Swift. There is also discussion about local automotive economics, including high taxes and market practices affecting prices. Overall, sentiment is mixed, with strong opinions on pricing, safety, and brand value, but a common interest in Toyota's dependability.