Toyota’s mid-life facelift for the Vios gives it a chrome grille that bears a family resemblance to the recently facelifted Toyota Camry.
The new multi-bar grille distances the new facelifted Vios from the previous cutesy animal-like image that the pre-FL Vios had. The bumper has also been updated with new inserts for the foglamp area.
At the rear, the tail lamps seem to have been ‘flipped’ vertically – the previous design was red at the top and clear at the bottom. The facelifted vios has clear at the top and red at the bottom.
We should most likely see it launched in Thailand first and then the rest of ASEAN later.
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The comments express strong opinions about the upcoming facelifted Toyota Vios, with many criticizing its design as unattractive, calling it a "dugong" (dolphin) or "ugly," and lamenting that the minor changes are insufficient. Several commenters feel that the facelift is too minimal, such as just adding chrome and flipping tail lamps, leading to disappointment. Some compare it unfavorably to other cars like Proton Persona, Kia Forte, Honda City, and Mazda 3, citing better looks, value, and features. There are also discussions on the quality and reliability of Toyota versus Proton, with some accusing Toyota of reusing outdated designs and poor quality in Malaysia. Overall, sentiments are largely negative, focusing on aesthetics and perceived lack of innovation.