All-New Toyota Vios Launched In Singapore

Borneo Motors, Singapore’s official importer and distributor of Toyota vehicles has introduced the all-new Vios. The new Vios is essentially identical to the Yaris Ativ sold in Thailand, albeit with a larger 1.5-litre engine, as opposed to the Kingdom's Eco Car-specific 1.2-litre.

Available in two trim levels - E Grade and G Grade, the all-new Vios is powered by the same 1.5-litre Dual VVT-I four-cylinder petrol engine that does 105 bhp and 140 Nm. For the Singaporean market, the sole transmission option is a CVT-type automatic that sends drive to the front wheels.

In terms of equipment, the base Vios E gets :

• Halogen headlights
• Front fog lights
• Wing mirror-mounted side turn signals
• Electric wing mirrors
• Smart Entry and Start
• Tilt & telescopic steering weeh
• Optitron speedometer with MID
• Toyota Telematics System
• 7 airbags
• ABS with EBD
• VSC, HAC, Brake Assist
• Reverse camera
• ISOFIX anchor points

Moving one level up is the Vios G, which adds :

• Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• 60:40 split folding rear seats
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• Auto air-conditioning
• Rear seat centre conole
• Toyota Telematics with navigation

Seven colours are available – Super White II, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Quartz Brown Metallic, Red Mica Metallic and Dark Blue Mica Metallic.

In Singapore, the all-new Vios is priced from SGD 89,988. 

Sources within Toyota Motor Thailand have hinted that the all-new Vios will eventually find its way here, possibly towards the end of 2018.