A prototype of the next-generation Toyota Vios has been spotted undergoing testing in Bangkok ahead of an official world debut expected to take place in Thailand in the third quarter of this year, Headlightmag reports.
Codenamed D92A, the all-new Vios will reportedly be built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), which is used by models like the Perodua Ativa/Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize as well as the Toyota Avanza/Toyota Veloz/Daihatsu Xenia.
Preliminary details suggest the D92A will have an exterior design partly inspired by the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan show car from the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and some of the cues from the concept are roughly visible through the heavy camouflage.
These include prominent “inlets” at the front bumper corners and slim, angular headlamps, although the rear portion of the vehicle doesn’t appear to recreate the sleek, fastback look of the concept. Instead, we find what appears to be a more conventional three-box design that prioritises boot space, along with regular taillights in place of the slender setup of the concept, at least based on these spyshots.
According to the report, the D92A will initially be offered in Thailand with a 1.2 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, likely with a CVT driving the front wheels. Later in 2023, a hybrid powertrain featuring a 1.5 litre petrol engine and an electric motor that is part of the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) will be available to take on the Honda City e:HEV.
We’re still a few months away from Q3 2022 to know exactly what’s the deal with the new Vios, but based on these spyshots and early information, are you looking forward to it? Let us know in the comments below.
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The current upgraded Vios feels quieter, better NVH than City.
the DNGA gonna make this a solid premium Vios, value for money compact Sedan.
Solid? Premium? Since when has Vios ever been known for these 2 areas?
DNGA is modular unibody automotive platform and helps to improve rigidity that’s why he said this car will be more solid premium. This car will also gets many specs
All cars are of unibody design, platform modularity has nothing to do with solidity of the body and as DNGA is not meant for big cars, in terms of solidity it won’t be on par with other larger platforms ie TNGA which underpins up to Camry size.
Then test drive dnga car, if you say dnga is not as solid as tnga
Why not Go to Bangkok, spend 2 nights there (work cum short vacation) and check it out more details information? Writing own assumption based on other news is fine, but not enjoying reading and part of guessing.. I love to know that an all new future car are emphazing on safety features, safety design and smart intelligent peripherals?
Because it’s a secret, duh. You can’t just knock the door of Toyota Thailand office and expect them to show an unreleased product to a journalist. Come on.
(Like) 1.5 DVVT-i 4cylinders
(Dislike) 1.2 Turbo 3cylinders
Nice. Bring hybrid in
time to beat Honda City after so many years..Honda is at comfort zone for too long, quality getting worst
Nah.. its ok. I was attached to UMW toyota from 2008 to 2011.. in 2009 when they launched the facelifted NCP93 vios dugong, the statistics given was toyota had achieved 120,000 units of vios sold involving the generation before NCP42.
While Honda has sold over 40,000 units of City models from the SX8 model in late 90s, the Fit Aria GD8 and the current GM2.
It will take sometime for Honda to catch up though. I believe numbers are close between both but total overall Vios would still be ahead by a small margin. It did sell very well between 2004 until 2013. Hard for Honda to claim having more sales.
Can’t wait to see this.
Can’t wait to see this
Time to buy one
The silhouette looks Vento-ish.
size comparable to the altis behind it.
why cars are getting bigger and bigger? our roads aren’t.
i won’t like it if a b-segment car grew to the size of a c-segment but with 1.5L or smaller mill, it’s gonna be a heavy car with all the modern tech.
Almera and City almost grew to the size of a c-segment, so no matter what you said, you can’t complain much
as expected, it looks nothing like the prototype.
Why Toyota comuter no bring in to Malaysia
Toyota GR Supra best of the best
Supra is irrelevant comparison with this