MANILA – Three years since its relaunching, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has formally unveiled the leveled-up version of its best-selling, locally made passenger car – the Toyota Vios.
The New Vios, with its improved modern design debuted by the global mobility company in the Philippines, was introduced during the online launch program on Saturday as it is expected to continue TMP’s decades-long streak as the Philippines top-selling car.
The Vios, which comes at the forefront of TMP’s drive to lead the resurgence of the local auto industry by responding to the Filipinos’ need for quality, efficient, and safe mode of transportation, has been the quintessential road companion of Filipinos, moving families and enabling businesses for 17 years now.
“You can count on TMP to stay true to our promise of making the world’s best Vios, and in the process, helping the economy, and providing livelihood to thousands of Filipino families,” said TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto.
“With the New Vios, we have once again reinvented the Filipino’s most preferred car. With its upgraded design and new features, we can truly expect the New Vios to level up your drive!” he added.
Now made even better to adapt to the new mobility landscape, the New Vios moves forward, providing reliability, durability, and affordability it is known for since its debut in the Philippine market in 2003.
The New Vios lineup boasts improvements on its looks and features across 9 available variants – G CVT and M/T, E CVT and M/T, XLE CVT and M/T, XE CVT, and J and J Base in M/T.
Levelled-up look and features
The New Vios has an upgrade on its exterior with the glossy black front grille, further accentuated by the 3-tier LED headlights and daytime running lights for G variants. G, E and XLE variants also get LED foglamps. G variants have 16” alloy wheels and LED rear combination lamps with line guide for a sleek and sporty look from the front, to the side, and the back.
From getting in the car and to the destination, the New Vios makes the drive experience fun and convenient. Access is quick and easy with the smart entry feature and push start button for G variants. Get more control as you drive with the paddle shifters and available drive modes (Eco Mode and Sport Mode) for the G CVT variant.
The New Vios also gives the driver and passengers peace of mind as all variants come with SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution + Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control and Hill-Start Assist Control. Back camera is available from G variants, and customers may choose from three or seven SRS airbags for certain variants.
The New Vios also features a low and wide stance, sporting a refreshed look while maintaining its reasonable price point.
Vios advantage
With all the improvements in features, technologies, and overall driving and riding experience, the New Vios remains to be a practical and smart choice for individuals looking for a reliable daily driver that’s easy to own, use, and maintain, or business owners looking to invest in long-lasting vehicles suited for local conditions.
Carrying the core Toyota benefits that customers get from their Toyota vehicles, the New Vios comes with offers that provide great value and make ownership more fulfilling.
Buyers of the New Vios can enjoy free periodic maintenance package up to 20,000 KMs, 5-year warranty, and one year comprehensive insurance. Loyal customers may also take advantage of trade-in discounts, while both current car owners and first time buyers can choose from flexible financing deals.
Vios legacy
The Vios has kept its hold as the no.1 passenger car in the Philippines with almost 320,000 units sold across three generations of the model. In 2019, the Vios ended the year with a 38.6 percent market share in its segment.
The Vios has showed unmatched dependability and versatility. Aside from being a ubiquitous fixture on Philippine roads, the Vios has also displayed its power, sturdiness, and sportiness through the long-running Vios One-Make-Race series – the Vios Racing Festival which is set to return in 2021.
“Under the CARS Program of the government, the Vios is our flagship. It helps support almost 55,000 lives throughout the Toyota network, 71 dealers, 56 local suppliers and countless other business and trade partners,” Chairman Alfred Ty said.
“Our Toyota Vios is a symbol of the best of Japanese technology and Filipino craftsmanship. In my mind, our Vios has become the national car of the Philippines. Atin ito. Gawa ng Filipino para sa Filipino. Proudly made in the Philippines, BY Filipinos, FOR Filipinos,” he added./PN
