Toyota Philippines Motor Company (TMP) launched 2020 modified Vios compact cars at the end of July this year.
While far from being a brand-new version, the 2020 Toyota Vios is just a modest update on Toyota's most popular city car, and often these small updates, the biggest adjustments, can find the look of the car.
The most obvious change of the modified Vios is the fog lamp / air outlet assembly located in the front lower grille, which is opposite to the anti-trapezoidal shape of the upcoming models. Now it presents a trapezoidal shape. The vent / fog lamp assembly, which depressed the lower grille, has also been readjusted and now tilts inward with a slight bend at the top. LED headlamps have also been updated to make the appearance more cohesive.
Internally, the infotainment system is now compatible with apple CarPlay and Android Auto. What's more, the touch screen is available throughout the range, except for the two low-end models, which still have the old 2din sound system.
The question still remains: is the new Vios still qualified to be the number one car in China in terms of sales volume, which has been maintained since 2008? Let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this compact car in detail.
Affirmative opinion
The vast range of 9 varieties
From the beginning, shoppers of the country's most popular cars received a total of nine different models. With all these options, it is easy for Vios to be more diverse than ever to meet the wide range of needs of Filipino car owners.
Excellent fuel efficiency
One of the main reasons why Toyota Vios became the first choice for taxi operators is that its engine is very fuel-efficient, especially when taxi drivers use semi open hood Technology, which is said to help improve engine cooling efficiency and thus save fuel.
The top models are equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, which provides 106 horsepower and 140 nm of torque, and the shift is provided by the continuously variable transmission (CVT). At the same time, the lower decoration is equipped with a 1.3-liter engine with 98hp / 123nm output power and 5-speed manual transmission. As we all know, these two kinds of fuel economy are enjoyed by commercial fleet and operators.
Impressive security
Vios is equipped with all Toyota safety infrastructure, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS). Seat belts and airbags (driver and passenger, side (G and e models only), curtain (G and e models only) and knees). But in addition, Vios has more advanced systems, such as vehicle stability control, hill start assists and security alerts with anti-theft devices. High grade also equipped with wireless door lock and speed sensing function of intelligent access system. Vios is also a 5-star vehicle rated by ASEAN NCAP.
