Toyota seems to have put out a very minor facelift of the Toyota Belta out in Japan. The Belta was originally launched end-2005 and right now is about the time for its mid-life facelift. The Japanese Belta is also known as the Toyota Vios in other markets such as ours, or the Toyota Yaris Sedan.
It looks like there are no changes at all to the styling on the outside except for a small grille change on the front to a mesh grille?
The 1.0 litre version is powered by the 1KR-FE DOHC engine putting out 71 PS at 6,000rpm and 94Nm of torque at 3,600rpm, while the 1.3 litre 2WD version is powered by the 2SZ-FE DOHC engine producing 87 PS at 6,000rpm and 118Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The 1.3 litre 4WD version uses the 2NZ-FE DOHC engine with 87 PS and 120Nm of torque.
Look for more photos after the jump.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments primarily focus on the design and appearance of the facelifted Toyota Belta/Vios/Yaris sedan, with many comparing it unfavorably to previous models and criticizing its new front grille, often calling it a "dugong" due to its shape. Several commenters express disappointment with the exterior's look, describing it as ugly or unappealing, while some appreciate the interior design, noting it as nice. A few comments mention the car’s price, size, and market strategy, with observations that this model caters mainly to the Japanese market and may not be available in Malaysia. There is skepticism about whether the facelift is truly significant, with some humorously implying it’s just a minor update. Overall, sentiments lean toward disappointment with the design updates and skepticism about its appeal.