2016 New Toyota Vios (Malaysia)
UMW Toyota Motor Malaysia has revealed
full specifications, equipment and pricing of the new 2016 Toyota Vios on its
website and opened the order books. This popular B-segment sedan now with
Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certification, looks mostly identical inside
and out, but receives a few key features under the skin.
Prices are actually cheaper this time around – the
base 1.5J variant retails at RM 76,500 for the manual variant and RM 79,800 for
the automatic. From here onwards it’s auto only, with the E model
being priced at RM 83,900, the G at RM 89,800 and the range-topping TRD Sportivo
at RM 96,400. All prices are on-the-road inclusive of insurance and a five-year,
unlimited-mileage warranty. New to the range is the 1.5GX variant that slots above the G, priced
at RM 92,800.
All models are powered by a new 2NR-FE 1.5 litre
Dual VVT-i four-cylinder engine, meaning that it has variable valve timing on
both intake and exhaust valves. Outputs are actually down on the previous
1NZ-FE VVT-i mill, at 107 PS at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm at 4,200
rpm.
The new engine should provide improved fuel
economy, especially now that the old four-speed automatic gearbox has been
banished in favour of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a
seven-speed stepped-ratio mode. The five-speed manual gearbox option has been
retained on the 1.5J.
Kit count remains largely identical, with halogen
reflector headlights, LED daytime running lights, door visors, 15-inch alloy
wheels and a rear fog light coming as standard on the outside. Inside, the base
model gets keyless entry, push button start, a 2-DIN head unit with Bluetooth
connectivity, four-speakers and front footwell illumination.
The E variant adds front fog lights, power-folding
wing mirrors with integrated indicators, a 60:40 split-folding rear seat and a
rear armrest with cupholders. A DVD-AVX infotainment system with a 6.8-inch
touchscreen and a reverse camera is new for 2016.
Next, the G variant piles on projector
headlights, an acoustic windscreen, chrome-plated grille and rear number plate
garnish, black leather upholstery, a multi-info display, a multifunction
leather-wrapped steering wheel and six speakers. Added for 2016 is a Toyota
Premium Security and Solar Film tint, which used to be cost option on all but
the top TRD Sportivo.
The new GX model gets a new bodykit, smoked
projector headlights, a dark chrome grille, two-tone wheels and black-and-tan
combination leather seats. Finally, the TRD Sportivo now receives a new bodykit
and wheels – distinct from the ones offered on the GX – as well as black
exterior trim. Black leather seats with red stitching also feature inside,
along with sportier instrument cluster graphics.
Safety-wise, airbag count stays at two, but the big
news is the inclusion of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control
as standard on all variants. As before, ABS with EBD and brake assist come as
standard, as do ISOFIX rear child seat anchors.
The Vios comes with a host of options,
including the DVD-AVX system with reverse camera on the J variants (RM 3,169),
the DVD-AVN navigation system with a seven-inch capacitive touchscreen
(RM 2,109) and an upgrade to the DVD-AVN system for models with DVD-AVX
(RM 2,014).
Also offered is the GX’s aerokit (RM 2,332) and a
choice of either Toyota Essential Solar Film (RM 1,166) or Premium Security and
Solar Film (RM 2,109) tints on the J and E variants. A Digital Video Recorder
(i.e. dashcam) costs an additional RM 636.
Lastly, the colour palette has been expanded to
include new Crimson Spark Red Metallic, Super White II and White Pearl CS (the
latter is for the TRD Sportivo only), joining the existing Silver Metallic,
Medium Silver Metalic and Attitude Black Mica.
