Sawadee krub from Bangkok! Here’s the car of the moment – the 2013 Toyota Vios on the stand at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show. J, E, G and S grade variants are on display.
One of the E grade variants in the pictures (in white) is kitted out with Toyota accessories which include fog lamps, a chrome surround lower front grille, chrome body mouldings and various other chrome bits here and there.
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Automatic air-con and chrome-trimmed interior door handles are amongst the offerings on G and S grades, and electrically-adjustable wing mirrors from E grade on up. Keyless start and entry is offered on the top S grade.
As a recap, the new Toyota Vios has a new exterior and interior as well as projector headlamps (G and S grade only). At 4.41 metres long, 1.7 metres wide (including wing mirrors) and 1.475 metres tall, it’s slightly bigger than the outgoing car as well. The familiar 109 PS/141 Nm 1.5 litre 1NZ-FE soldiers on, as does the four-speed auto ‘box. Click here for the full information and Thai pricing and specs.
Enjoy the video and photos of the car below. More pics are to come, both of the Vios and many other cars as well, so stay tuned!
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Comments on the 2013 Toyota Vios at the Bangkok show are largely negative, criticizing its outdated design, cheap interior materials, and lack of modern safety features like ESP and VSC. Many viewers compare it unfavorably to older models or other brands, citing poor interior quality and minimal upgrades despite the new look. Several commenters express disappointment that Toyota continues to use old engines and systems, feeling the car offers little innovation for its price. There are also criticisms about the interior's resemblance to Proton Saga, and the lack of features like paddle shifters and more airbags. Despite the negative opinions, some still believe the Vios will sell well due to the Toyota brand's strong reputation and market demand, but overall, many feel the car is an unremarkable update that falls short of expectations.