The Toyota Vios range will be receiving mild updates for 2015, with ads of the car appearing on our sister classifieds site oto.my. A check on Toyota’s official Malaysian website shows the above image, which teases new features for the popular B-segment sedan and confirms the impending update.
Three ads of the 2015 Toyota Vios are on oto.my, describing the G, E and J auto trim levels. The 1.5 G, the highest trim level below the TRD Sportivo, will now come with a black interior. The G is currently the only Vios variant with a black-beige cabin with beige seats; the others already have black cabins.
Ads for the 1.5 E and 1.5 J auto tout the addition of keyless entry and push start, a feature that is currently present only in the G and TRD Sportivo. This means that in the near future, all Vios variants will come with Smart Key and a push start button, J manual included.
As for prices, it’s RM94,800 for the TRD Sportivo, RM89,990 for the G, RM84,300 for the E and RM78,800 for the J auto, all OTR with insurance. The J manual kicks things off at RM74,700. The latest prices are slightly higher than October 2013 launch list prices, which were RM93,200, RM88,500, RM82,900 and RM77,300 respectively.
Toyota Vios Malaysian launch, October 2013
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Comments on the blog post about the 2015 Toyota Vios update are mixed, with most expressing disappointment over lack of advanced safety features like VSC and ESC, which are standard in competitors' models and are considered essential. Many feel UMW’s upgrade of keyless entry and push start is superficial and not worth the higher price, especially since safety features are lacking. There is also criticism about the car's outdated engine and transmission, which many believe hinder its competitiveness. Conversely, some fans appreciate the ride comfort and build quality, seeing the Vios as a good choice despite the negatives. Overall, sentiments lean toward frustration with UMW for not including vital safety tech and for perceived overpricing, which may impact the model’s sales and reputation.