Toyota will be launching the new Toyota Vios facelift in the Philippines with a host of upgrades to styling and
features.
In terms of exterior styling, the 2021
Toyota Vios gets an updated grille which now gets a one-slat design with an
elongated middle section housing the Toyota emblem. The grille is flanked by a
pair of sleeker headlamps which feature projector lamps and wrap-around style
elongated till the fender. Below this, you’ll also find an updated bumper
design, which gets a lot of styling elements. The top half feature two LED
strips on either side, which sit above a blacked-out lower portion housing the
air dam. On either side you’ll find a blacked-out panel which accommodates the
fog lamp housings, which happen to be upgraded LED units.
On the side, the styling remains largely
familiar, retaining the 16-inch split-style LED design and blacked-out ORVMs in
sportier variants. The rear profile retains the same design as well. While the
final features list is yet to be confirmed, the interior will feature minimal
changes. Apart from a likely change in design, features like a touchscreen
infotainment system, keyless entry-and-go, Sport/Eco drive modes and
leather-wrapped steering wheel, all remain similar to the outgoing version.
The Philippine-spec Toyota
Vios gets the 1.5-litre petrol unit which
is capable of developing 106 bhp and 140 Nm of torque, along with a more affordable
1.3-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine option which develops 97 bhp and 127 Nm of
torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed MT and CVT.
