We’ve seen spyshots of the next-generation Toyota Vios from Thailand before, but this time, instead of black baggy clothes, the test mule – still with TC 2050 plates – is wearing a funky camouflage wrap. This gives us a better view of the upcoming B-segment sedan codenamed D92A.
These spyshots were posted by Autolifethailand, which says that the full model change of the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Ativ (the latter is the Thai name for the sedan, which is our Vios) is expected to be launched in Thailand in August this year. This means we’re just two months away from the world debut of this ASEAN favourite. August matches with the Q3 2022 mentioned in previous reports.
The website says that the new Vios will come with two engine options in Thailand – a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine (because eco car) and a new 1.5 litre hybrid. Why hybrid? Well, it’s because of Thai incentives for electrified vehicles, the same reason why the Toyota C-HR and new Honda HR-V are hybrid-only in the Land of Smiles.
The 1.5L hybrid powertrain could very well be the same one used in the JDM Toyota Aqua a.k.a. Prius c. In that hatchback, launched in July last year, an Atkinson-cycle version of the latest 1.5L Dynamic Force three-cylinder engine that makes 91 PS/120 Nm is combined with two electric motors and a planetary gearset. The larger of the motors produces 80 PS/141 Nm. The latest European Yaris and Yaris Cross also have this hybrid combo.
While the Honda City has been available as a hybrid for some time now, we’ve never had a “Vios Hybrid” before – this will be the first one. Also, the pure-ICE option is 1.2L for Thailand only, as it’s the eco car limit there – the Yaris/Vios should continue with a 1.5L elsewhere.
Looks big for a compact sedan, doesn’t it? It has been said that the new Vios is built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), which underpins models like the Perodua Ativa/Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize as well as the Toyota Avanza/Toyota Veloz/Daihatsu Xenia.
The sedan’s body is supposed to be inspired by the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan concept from the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). That’s good news, and the curved roofline of the mule and its shoulder line do indeed bear resemblance to the red showcar.
What do you think? Previous spyshots and a gallery of the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan are attached below.
GALLERY: 2023 Toyota Vios spyshots
GALLERY: Daihatsu DN F-Sedan concept
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Nice. Bring in fast
Sad Toyota downgraded this car from a Toyota stable to a lower tier level Daihatsu. Vios got relegated from Premier League down to League One so real fanboys should not be so happy to get a lesser car. You should be angry and demand Toyota to make a better car than this POS.
Daihatsu is lead by Toyota.
Without Toyota, there won’t be DNGA by Daihatsu.
Toyota make 2 platform-
1, TNGA – for handling, comfort and Fun.
2. DNGA – for solid, space and Fun.
Wrong! Daihatsu is UNDER Toyota. In product placement, Daihatsu is one rank below Toyota and often at cheaper prices. New Vios buyers are getting a lower tier car compared to current Vios generations.
But is cheaper cost than using those TNGA platform. DNGA platform will be much better than original platform
so it’s true this is the Myvi sedan aka Myvios
Unlikely. Now Vios are producing in Bukit Raja
This looks perfect now.
GG lah almera…
will enter Malaysia in 2025, oppps!
2025? This can’t be.
Waiting for PT’s resident rendering wizard Theophilus Chin to render this.
DNGA by Toyota is like Seiko x Grand Seiko
Proton X70 is like Swatch x Omega
Value for Money.
DNGA is like ciplak Rolex sold in Petaling Street
X70 is like Swatch X Omega Speedmaster Moonswatch
Nah! DNGA isn’t. DNGA is more advance than those old original toyota platform
If the hybrid powertrain is like the one in the new Aqua in Japan, it’s going to be really good, very low FC and decent performance.
DNGA? not TNGA? What a shame
Because DNGA platform cost is cheaper than TNGA platform
Better buy the current 1.5 G VIOS. There is a chance Toyota will use a 1 liter 3 cylinder turbo engine from Activa and put it into the new Vios….