2022 Toyota Vios GR-S review in Malaysia – RM95,284

Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) cars have finally gained the recognition they deserve, thanks to high-profile motorsports wins (consecutive Le Mans wins and back-to-back WRC titles) and highly acclaimed performance cars like the GR Supra, GR 86 and GR Yaris. So, how do you take advantage of that success? Grow a range of GR Sport models, of course.

Think of the GR-S as a BMW’s M Sport package, but for mainstream Toyotas. The moniker has also been green-lighted for regional use, which is why UMW Toyota Motor has been able to create its own version for the Vios with unique styling, drivetrain and suspension tweaks.

All this makes the GR Sport the most expensive Vios on sale in Malaysia. At just over RM95k, the car is nearly RM8,000 more expensive than the regular 1.5G, which shares almost exactly the same specs. You’re paying for the badge, a slightly sportier driving experience and looks that will draw those eyeballs at a kopitiam.

But do these treatment make the Vios more desirable than it has ever been? More importantly, how does it stack up to the new and excellent Honda City? Find out in this video review. Alternatively, you can also give our comprehensive written review a good read. Also, let us know your thoughts, below.

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Comments

  • Nice

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  • Brian on Mar 11, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Pointless Garbage Recycled Sh*t edition

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  • Roger on Mar 11, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    Vroom roar

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    • Brian on Mar 11, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      “Bunyi macam ribut, pegi macam siput” typifies this car

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      • If you complain, why not try. Some GR-S owners are still happy and will disagree with you. Like I said, there is nothing to be jealous

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      • Far miles behind on Mar 12, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        You’re absolutely wrong

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  • With auto cruise?

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  • Seribu on Mar 11, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    Extreme car

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  • Matjava on Mar 11, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    With current 1.5 lit engine? Replace with 1.6l tubo engine simillar to Yaris GR, maybe..!

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  • Nate Chin on Mar 11, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    上一个星期,我与朋友一同试驾驶这款GR Vios!感觉还是原汁原味 ~~
    原汁原味不是指好事,朋友们!别误会…
    价格飙升,材质保持!只多了几个玩意…
    9万多,新车!作为消费者的感受,确实有不值得考虑的概念…!
    在大马,有一种车,5万多已经可以买到同样品质的产品!如今myvi可以与vios作对比!可是,就是名字与品牌作怪,听到vios了,wooow! 好atas感!myvi,通街上跑咯~~(难道vios很少?)
    vios跟得上的不是科技,不是材质,也不是什么改变!而是潮流而已…!所以9万多,是买给潮流样,而不是品质 . . .

    小弟纯粹分享感受,若有得罪,见谅!

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    • toyota 向来都卖品质,省心
      如果要进步,要科技的人可以跳过toyota

      重点不是车价贵是马币缩水,看下其他车,本地的 X50都100k了
      买车是看个人所需,如果硬要比的话,各有千秋
      engine vvti没有问题就不换,这样sparepart也容易找,维修也省心可是站在消费者立场就是没有进步

      所以如果是要创新,建议看下其他牌子

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  • GR-S owner here, but so far no issues. Power is good and better than non-GRS variant

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    • Contradiction on Mar 12, 2022 at 1:35 am

      What do you mean? Are you even for real? Jonathan literally mentions there is no change in power output compared non GRS versions.

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  • ROTI CANAI on Mar 12, 2022 at 11:41 am

    pretty decent specs

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  • – Reliable engine
    – Ten Speed Gearbox
    – Powerful engine
    – Cheaper maintenance cost
    – Nice design
    – Sporty

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  • Dogbert on Mar 13, 2022 at 10:14 am

    “Completely dead steering..” why i watch PT reviews..

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  • Koala on Mar 22, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    At this price range might aswell go for the X50

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  • MilesDOG5150 on May 07, 2022 at 2:59 am

    Why?

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  • Junkies otr on Nov 12, 2022 at 9:58 am

    A new Beng is born

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