This is an interesting bit for the passenger car industry here. When Toyota, or its Japanese counterpart Honda launch their latest B segment sedan here, everyone sits up at takes notice. So take note as UMW Toyota Motor has just announced that they've started taking bookings for the facelifted Toyota Vios.
This new model was recently tested by ASEAN NCAP and I was there for the announcement. Usually when such an announcement is done locally it would mean that the car is set for its Malaysian launch within a couple of months from the crash test rating announcements. So after being given a 5 star rating by ASEAN NCAP, this new, facelifted model is set to hit our shores as the order books are open at all Toyota showrooms nationwide.
The exterior sports a happier, front end. It is still a big gapping mouth but the mouth is now a more toothier sort of mouth compared to the current one. We've now a very big 'T' upfront if you look where the logo now sits. Like wings spread wide over a large black bit. It looks fresher and in line with Toyota's overall design philosophy. More changes to the front than at the rear though which looks pretty similar.
As for the interior and equipment, things are all much better. The 2018 Malaysian spec Vios have Parking Sensors standard for TRD, GX and G variants as well as scuff plates and a shark fin antenna. A new entertainment system is also available for these Vios variants and it is offered with a reverse camera as standard for all variants except the basic Vios J (MT) and J (AT) - (Ed- good to know that UMW Toyota is still offering the manual version for those that still like rowing their own gears). The interior would still look the same as it is a facelift (so you still get those fake leather stitching look on the plastic of course - It wouldn't be a Vios otherwise)
E variant Thailand spec
There will be 6 variants to choose from like before and prices start at RM74,980 (excluding insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia). All the variants of the Vios qualify as Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV) under the current National Automotive Policy which is why you can get a lot of kit for what is offered.
As with all the latest Toyota models sold by UMWT, the Vios comes with a 5-year warranty and unlimited mileage. If the vehicle is sold off during the first 5 years, the warranty coverage will also be available to the next owner, enhancing the value of the vehicle.
It would be interesting to see as these days, the Toyota is the more interesting car to look at compared to their rivals.
PRESS RELEASE
UMW TOYOTA MOTOR ANNOUNCED THE ORDER TAKING
OF THE NEW TOYOTA VIOS IN 2018
Shah Alam, 4 January 2018 - UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announced that the order-taking
of the new Toyota Vios will start effective from today onwards.
UMWT starts off the New Year with upgrades for its bestselling model – the Toyota Vios –
which give customers even better value for money. The 2018 model is one of Malaysia’s
most popular cars gets cosmetic changes on the exterior as well as interior, providing a fresh
appearance.
Besides design refreshment, new accessories such as Parking Sensor, Shark Fin Antenna,
and Illuminated Scuff Plates are introduced.
Vios will be the first model in its segment to have a Parking Sensor and this item will be
offered as standard for TRD, GX and G variants. A new DVD-AVX entertainment system
with enhanced features is also available for this Vios and it is offered with a reverse camera
as standard for all variants except Vios J (MT) and J (AT).
Existing advanced items such as Panoramic View Monitor and Digital Video Recorder, etc
are still offered on top of the new accessories.
As before, there are 6 variants to choose from with prices starting from RM74,980 (excluding
insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia). All the variants of the Vios qualify
as Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV) under the current National Automotive Policy.
As with all the latest Toyota models sold by UMWT, the Vios comes with a 5-year warranty
and unlimited mileage. If the vehicle is sold off during the first 5 years, the warranty coverage
will also be available to the next owner, enhancing the value of the vehicle.
Bookings are now accepted at all Toyota showrooms nationwide. For more information,
kindly visit toyota.com.my.
Ends.
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