Just as we had expected – UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has teased the arrival of the 2020 Toyota Vios facelift on its Facebook page, just two weeks after initially doing the same with the Yaris facelift. We might be looking at a joint launch that’s set to take place soon, folks.
Like the refreshed Yaris, the Vios will get a completely redesigned front face, featuring a massive grille with horizontal slats, slim triple-bezel LED reflector headlights with L-shaped LED daytime running lights (this is standard across the Yaris line-up, so the Vios should get the same big upgrade), rounded fog lamps with black vertical inserts, as well as a two-tone front lip.
Unfortunately, no other details have been revealed. But based on what we know with the new Yaris, the Vios facelift should also get a seven-inch touchscreen (up from the existing 6.8-inch display) head unit, complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionalities.
Other notable features include an automatic single-zone automatic climate control, an Optitron meter panel with colour multi-info display, an electrochromic rear view mirror (new), as well as an optional wireless charging tray located in the centre console box.
Mechanically, the Vios will continue to be powered by the Dual VVT-i 2NR-FE 1.5 litre engine. This four-cylinder NA mill produces 107 PS and 140 Nm of torque (identical to the Yaris), with drive sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission with seven-speed Shiftmatic mode. Top speed is 170 km/h, whereas the combined fuel consumption is rated at 5.8 litres per 100 km.
Expect the Toyota Safety Sense to be included as well. This will likely be reserved for the top G model, featuring pre-collision system (PCS, otherwise known as AEB, works from 15 km/h onwards), lane departure alert (LDA), 3D 360-degree panoramic view monitor, VSC, hill-start assist control, blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, and front/rear dashcam recorders.
Airbag count should remain the same as before. A total of seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver’s knee) are offered across the range. Prices for the locally-assembled B-segment sedan have yet to be revealed, but if the Yaris is anything to go by, expect the retail figures to increase by a small amount.
More details of the new Vios should be released in the near future, so watch this space for more updates! For now, which B-segment model will you be going for? Let us know, below.
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Isn’t it a bit late to be introducing the 2020 year model of the Vios?
Just to counter attack Honda.
Does the upcoming facelifted Vios have what it takes to rival Honda City? Apparently not.
You can keep to yourself what you want. We only speak our truth here. I think you also need some Vaseline bro.
At this rate, the Vios moniker would be DoA, consigned to history’s rubbish bin.
City will be DoA sooner. Because city cant able to compete with Vios, Almera and X50.
Steering wheel looks cheap, entirely made of ABS plastic.
What do you expect from B segment car, it will never look premium. The body will never look proportionate.
ya cheap like your mother
So it’s true. Death upon Arrival
Nice
LIKE: Vios and Yaris
DISLIKE: City, City Hatchback and Jazz
I kinda like the Jazz 2020. Too bad it wont come to Malaysia. The current Jazz is too old.
When Proton use CVT it is a no no. When Toyota use CVT it is a technological breakthrough. How?
When Proton use 3 cylinders it is bad. When P2 use 3 cylinders it is good for fuell econmy. How?
As you said, it’s Proton. Proton where got expertise and know how? Of course people don’t trust them lah especially when they have screwed up so many times. To make things worst, they are pairing up with China brand.
Copy paste.
“PENGELUAR KERETA CHINA GAGAL MENYINAR DI PASARAN SENDIRI. PENGGUNA LEBIH SUKA JENAMA ASING”
Proton uses good fuel pump, people like you still complain.
Toyota using bad fuel pump leading to global recalls, people like you defend defend defend.
Your words are hollow as your head.
Honda using bad fuel pump too to global recalls millions of cars with 55,000 Malaysian honda cars here.
Other people recall because they realize the problem and rectify it. Proton sunyi sepi even got problem. This is why the company was sold 2 times in 5 years.
Proton? Pfft! Your idol Jap is also getting sold twice in 5 years and their is still looking bleak.
https://paultan.org/2020/11/16/nissan-looking-to-sell-off-its-34-stake-in-mitsubishi/
You claimed Proton and Geely did not do recalls but when people here proved you otherwise, the only sunyi sepi here is you.
Copy paste: “typical malaysian like usual, suka kutuk product buatan sendiri, but syok sendiri when other uses it”
What buatan sendiri? This vios is also built by Msian in Malaysia. Just like proton.
Who told you built in Malaysia. The CKD kits comes from Thailand. Nothing in Vios is built in Malaysia
Kipas jangan tak kipas. Nanti kena potong gaji tau.
Toyota uses Aisin CVT, so it will be more safer to use
More safer. Your english is so good then.
typical malaysian like usual, suka kutuk product buatan sendiri, but syok sendiri when other uses it
So, the “Kepit bumper” design is real afterall.
Excitement and Amazing. Bring it on
Toyota all the way
It will be more fun for driving this
Sport Vios
Nice car
honestly Japanese cars getting uglier and uglier. Wow just saw the New Chervolete SUV..damm it looks sleek.But too bad we don’t have it in Malaysia
Driving Vios more fun you gotta be kidding or dreaming in this daylight if you say City or Mazda i can image it but that former dugong fun =))
Cool