While the fourth-generation Toyota Vios has been launched in a few ASEAN markets (including Malaysia), the third-generation model is still being sold in Vietnam, although it has been given a facelift recently.
On May 10, the 2023 Vios officially went on sale in Vietnam, with three variants being offered to customers there. The entry-level option is the E MT that is priced at VND479 million (RM90,934), which is followed by the mid-range E CVT at VND528 million (RM100,236) and the range-topping G CVT at VND592 million (RM112,386).
For the money, the Vios comes with the same powertrain as before which consists of a 2NR-FE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 107 PS (106 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. The Dual VVT-i mill is paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or CVT to drive the front wheels.
The latest facelift – the third since this generation of the Vios debuted in 2013 – brings with it a new face, specifically the one seen on the updated Yaris that launched in Thailand two months ago. This hammerhead shark-inspired design features a more aggressive front bumper that is accompanied by notched headlamps and a mix of functional and faux air intakes.
As for the rear, it’s pretty much unchanged from before with the same taillight design, although the reflectors have been tweaked a little. It’s much the same story on the inside, where the Vios carries the same dashboard design, albeit with a revised centre stack that is meant to accommodate a larger head unit (more on that later).
In terms of equipment, the E MT comes with LED projector headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, manual air-conditioning, new Type-C USB ports for rear passengers, fabric seat upholstery, a urethane steering wheel, three airbags (including for the driver’s knee), a reverse camera, ABS, EBD, brake assist, Vehicle Stability Control, traction control and hill start assist.
The E CVT improves upon the base variant with automatic LED headlamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an Optitron instrument cluster. Meanwhile, the G CVT builds on the E CVT by gaining a 4.2-inch multi-info display, new paddle shifters, automatic air-conditioning, keyless entry and engine start, cruise control, seven airbags as well as front and rear parking sensors.
The range-topper also gets a larger 9-inch touchscreen head unit that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, replacing the previous 7-inch unit. New for 2023 and only available with the G CVT is the Toyota Safety Sense suite that includes pre-collision warning and lane departure warning – a first for the model in Vietnam.
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pre-collision warning and lane departure warning – a first for the model in Vietnam
there’s a reason why these entry-level baseline empty cars are only sold in 3rd world countries. because they are crap. It is like those cheap kap-chai motorbikes, which again are only sold in 3rd world countries.
BUY, reject Daihatsu platforms!
The Front is sooo ugly like a catfish opening its mouth all the time searching for roti in pond.
When you see others are using older model as facelift, you know what the new model will die very fast. Blame it to the test rigging.
“The entry-level option is the E MT that is priced at VND479 million (RM90,934)”
As Vietam doesn’t have P1 and/or P2: How come the Vios is so expensive there?
I thought that without a national cars Toyotas would be unbelievable cheap?
Having Proton and Perodua incentives growing a local automotive manufacturing industry indirectly helps UMW to lower prices for UMW’s locally assembled models as instead of importing parts from overseas, parts can be ordered from local suppliers.
Wonder why…hmmmm
Blame it on your currency exchange when converting to MYR.
A few years ago it was 7000vnd:1rm. Now it’s only 5600vnd:1rm.
Besides most cars in Vietnam are CBU.
Same goes to prices of Thai cars.
This Vios is not CBU, it’s fully made in Vietnam. Didn’t you read the article?
did Toyota add the notch in their vios for Vietnam market?
And why will they need to do that? This Vios is unaffected from the latest Daihatsu scandal.
This is based on the previous platform, ncp151 under toyota efc platform, not daihatsu
This feels like when the old Persona being replace by the new current Persona.. from a good looking sedan to not good looking egg shape sedan.
The front totally look like sad emoji
Vios face is getting fuglier
it look like a dog with a shiny rubber ball in its mouth
i cant un-see it now
Better than the current one sold here under daihatsu platform
At least this car is safe from notchgate
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