One Direction may now be on hiatus – and short of one Zayn Malik – but that hasn’t stopped the boy band from popping up in various places around the world. This time, Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis are seen promoting the new 2016 Toyota Vios, in a new ad that shows all four taking the wheel of the refreshed B-segment sedan.
Titled “Fun Direction,” the 30-second commercial – set to one of the group’s latest singles, “Perfect” – highlights the main new features that have been added to the Vios – these being the brand-new 1.5 litre 2NR-FBE 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i flex-fuel engine (capable of running on E85 biofuel), continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a seven-speed stepped ratio mode and standard-fit Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
Producing the same power as the mill in our current Vios – and actually slightly down in torque – the new engine’s output is rated at 108 hp at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm (down 1 Nm) at 4,200 rpm. Expect other markets (including Malaysia) to instead receive the facelifted Avanza‘s regular petrol-powered 2NR-FE, also fitted with Dual VVT-i.
The new Vios range in Thailand is slightly more expensive than before, with price increases of up to three percent compared to the outgoing models. Prices start at 599,000 baht (RM68,000) for the 1.5 J – for that, you get reflector headlights, 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, a standard integrated head unit and a two-speaker sound system.
The price tag rises to 669,000 baht (RM75,900) for the 1.5 E, adding on power-adjustable side mirrors with integrated indicators along with four speakers. Moving up, 714,000 baht (RM82,800) buys you the 1.5 G with projector headlights, chrome grille and rear garnish, metallic interior trim, chrome door handles, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, a multi-info display, automatic air-con and an acoustic windscreen.
At the top of the range sits the 749,000 baht (RM85,000) 1.5 S model which tacks on fog lights, keyless entry and start, piano black interior trim, sports seats and sport instrument gauges.
New to the range is the 662,300 baht (RM75,200) Exclusive model that slots in between the 1.5 E and 1.5 G, adding projector headlights, front fog lights, exterior chrome trim, grey hydrophobic interior trim, faux leather upholstery, a piano black gearlever and chrome door handles to the E model.
There’s also a special accessories package exclusive to this model that adds a bodykit, LED daytime running lights, a T-Connect seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a luggage tray, a boot utility box, a tyre inflator kit and Exclusive badging and floor mats. It costs an extra 56,700 baht (RM6,400), pushing the price of the Exclusive beyond the 1.5 G, at 719,000 baht (RM81,600).
GALLERY: 2016 Toyota Vios at the Bangkok International Motor Show
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Didn’t they just promote the new Honda Civic in the North American ads? They can’t possibly be desperate for money already. Anyways, their fans are underaged and won’t need to buy cars. And their parents might be more in the look out for a Camry or a Hilux, or something German. Not a Vios.
It took Toyota more than 13 years to fit new engine to the Vios. Dual VVTi but drop in performance. LMAO
I wonder how its FC compared to Honda City,
even they have same displacement, Honda City won in term of power & FC.
who want less power with higher FC ?
Dumb you are. H City has 120PS alright?
FC confirm will be better.
So is the price. Mazda can charge 5k for LED lights, probably Toyota can charge way more for engine and gearbox?
This is what happens when RV can’t save you.
after Zyn left, it’s not a complete direction anyone….
12 years ago Vios was considered a “luxury” car when most Malaysians were driving Waja, Wira, Iswara, and the tiny crap from Perodua.
Now Vios has become the Wira. It’s the bread & butter choice for a poor man.
My Vios smokes your inspirah anytime
This is because Proton cars become trash status, it is only for people that can afford Perodua but
want sedan and no choice.
So the market went:
– MyVi 40k range
– Avanza 60k range
– Vios 80k range
– Proton 30k range
No other choice. Period.
Now the “Wira” car has been largely overtaken by Almera. Hence the lower sales for Vios. And City has up the ante and Vios sales end up from buyer of past Toyota owners.
who the hell is “noitceriD enO”…lol
ViosTinMilo another version of face-go-to-lift.. hahaha..
Also I don’t believe the Prius C worth RM150k got very bad noisy at rear door-trim. hayoo…
Agreed with you.. that what i said to the SA.. i will pay this much for a noisy car… aishhhh
One direction? Like i told many times vios is more for sister & ‘sisters’.. It’s for gay (happy) guys. harharhar
Hmm..look like T has lost direction today.
People talk this and that about toyota cars. At last end up buying toyota. LOL! funny. You dont like means don’t talk la. There are many people buying toyota because its still the most comfort & fuel saving car. Not as city or HR-V. Small legroom & seat. Always remember that cheap things need more add-ons.
I am not a fan of vios and one direction but a fan of Thai produced TV advertisement.
At least their car advertisement is nicely produced and fun to watch unlike most of our car ad produced by Ah Beng with no creativity at all.
Just test drive the current Vios, even the base model J comes with Keyless Entry, Dvd, Reverse Camera, Daytime Running Light, Solar and Security Tint, Rear Fog Lamp, Air press on all corner and trust me… it’s way roomier than City, and drive solid also on the road.
Just bought the Vios E model..(about 1 month ago)
A bit Disappointed..
When making the turning, the steering would have the friction sound, cannot be fix, as is “normal” for the Vios model, according to the technician..anyone wish to buy..pls take note.