Launched in Malaysia just over a week ago, the fourth-generation Toyota Vios arrived in this market with two variants to begin with; the E that is priced at RM89,600, and the G which is priced at RM95,500; prices for both are on-the-road without insurance.
Compared to their equivalents of the previous-generation car, prices for the Vios E and Vios G have increased by RM4,000 and RM5,100, respectively, and in addition to the higher-specification variant at launch, we now have a full gallery of the base E variant, too.
Powering the latest, locally built Vios is a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally aspirated inline-four cylinder petrol engine that outputs 106 PS at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, and succeeds the previous model’s 2NR-FE engine of the same configuration. This drives the front wheels through a D-CVT split-gear transmission that combines belt drive with gear drive.
Being based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), the 2023 Vios reveals commonalities with other models from Perodua which are built upon the same platform, notably in the similar steering wheel, gearlever and instrument panel.
Key interior features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a wireless charging pad for both variants, as are a multi-function steering wheel, front digital video recorder, keyless entry and engine start, auto-folding mirrors and an RFID tag.
Meanwhile, the advent of the fourth-generation B-segment sedan from Toyota also brings a tyre repair kit in place of a spare tyre, while the rear seats are fixed in place and do not fold down, and are claimed to allow the construction of thicker, more comfortable seats.
In exterior dimensions, the Vios has grown in all directions, so does it offer the corresponding gain in interior space all around? Watch the video here to find out.
GALLERY: 2023 Toyota Vios 1.5G
GALLERY: 2023 Toyota Vios 1.5E
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“brings a tyre repair kit in place of a spare tyre”
This are great news! But tyre repair skills should be tested during the driving test too.
ok thanks for advice we will wait for 2024 DNGA new Bezza
the car is nice to start with in terms of looks.. looking forward to your great review soon, Hafriz
Nice new vios but pricing not at the right value point, with the existences of alza.
It’s simply ugly. That 4 lidah for socalled air intake at front and rear bumper are out of place and ugly.
nice review, thanks
paultan should drag race the new vios with it’s older predecessor. from there we can see how much difference is the performance.
A daihatsu based car in Toyota disguise, no thanks
What if u have a torn or burst tyre,which can’t be stitched back?Is umw recommending a towtruck?A space saver wouldn’t take up much space,would it it?
Those who are not able to repair a burst tyre with the tyre repair kit should not be allowed to drive the new Vios. Maybe JPJ should arrange tyre repair tests.
toyota asean and TMC had made research about why people bought vios and what are the expectations. they found out even though Honda introduced a more powerful 121bhp engine in the city since 2008 (thats 15 years back), still many and many people bought yaris and vios even though with only 109bhp (now even lower at 106).
toyota knows what its doing.
Yes, people in Malaysia want less power for more money. Toyota knows what it’s doing.
so can we call this a rebadged daihaitsu?
ppl buy the vios because of the toyota bulletproof reliability, if this is just a daihaitsu, then why do we need to pay the extra premium that perodua is offering at half the price.
In Mexico, the Vios (called Yaris sedan there) is RM73239 only. Why so expensive here?
Cause Malaysia has taxes on cars. More money for government.
300% tax is nothing new la.