Toyota Motor Thailand has confirmed via a teaser that
the 2017 Toyota Vios will be introduced in the country today.
Almost confirmed at this point is that the Thai-spec
facelifted Toyota Vios will follow the design recipe of the latest Chinese-spec
Toyota Vios. The Chinese-spec Vios features new projector headlights with
chrome C-shaped accent, new upper grille and centred brand logo, Camry-inspired
hexagonal lower grille with fog lamps at outer ends, vertical LED daytime
running lights, modified bumpers, new tailgate applique and tweaked taillights.
Reports said that the 2017
Toyota Vios sees changes to the instrument cluster, HVAC vents and infotainment
system and that the cabin will have a black theme. The Vios J and Vios E will
feature fabric upholstery. The Vios G will have a padded dashboard, and the
Vios S will have leather upholstery, and both models come equipped with a
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a reversing camera.
The Toyota Vios received substantial revisions in
the powertrain department last year, so expect no changes in this aspect. The
2NR-FBE 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i unit that produces 108 hp at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm
of torque at 4,200 rpm should be the standard engine. Also standard should be a
continuously variable transmission which replaced the old 4-speed automatic
transmission last year.