Upgraded Toyota Vios aims to stay ahead of new Honda City

By CARSIFU | 13 April 2017


SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor has upgraded the Vios in the face of keen competiton from its closest rival, the Honda City, which was recently refreshed.

The Vios now gets Advanced Panoramic View Monitor, a Digital Video Recorder, Auto Fold Wing Mirrors and two USB charging ports in the centre cluster.

The Toyota distributor said the Advanced Panoramic View Monitor is the first to be introduced in the B segment. The Panoramic View Monitor allows the driver to view the vehicle's 360° surroundings for hazards through four installed cameras.

DVR


UMW Toyota Motor is also throwing in cash rebates and free accessories worth up to RM4,000 to sweeten the deal. Of course, terms apply and the offer varies according to variant chosen.

The Vios is sold in six variants with prices ranging from RM76,500 to RM96,400. It is available in six colour choices - Super White II, Attitude Black, Medium Silver Metallic, Silver Metallic, and Crimson Spark Red Metallic and White Pearl CS (applicable for Vios TRD Sportivo only),

Like all current Toyota models, the Vios comes with a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage. The balance of the warranty is transferable if the car is sold to the next owner.

Panoramic Video Monitor


“The Vios has always been an excellent deal and now, we are making it possible for everyone to own one with a cash rebate offer," said UMW Toyota Motor president Ravindran Kurusamy.

Over 370,000 units of the Vios have been sold in Malaysia since its local introduction in 2003, surpassing the number of City sold by around 120,000 units since its inception.

The refreshed City was launched locally in March with extra equipment at no additional cost.

Unlike the Vios, Honda Malaysia has limited the model range to three variants with prices at RM78,300 for the entry-level S; RM84,600 for the mid-range E and RM92,000 for the range-topping V variant.

USB Port

Auto Fold Side Mirror

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