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Toyota Vios S

noreply@blogger.com (fariedkreatif) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:01:00 +0000

Story by Harvinder Singh Sidhu

The Toyota Vios is doing well in placing itself among the best in terms of sales in Malaysia’s B-Segment vehicle class, even with strong opposition from the Honda City, as well as from the much cheaper Proton GEN2.

To help maintain the Vios’ strong stance in the segment especially that the new City is here, and to prove that Vios can also be used to take you from point A to point B swiftly, UMW Toyota Motor has been working around the clock to come up with an official TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance and styling package to offer Vios drivers the option to make their city movers look a little more aggressive, and perform a little better in the engine performance and suspension departments.

The auto maker has transformed two standard Vios’ (Automatic S and manual J). Although still in the development stage, Toyota has decided to pass on both these cars to us to find out what we think. Before we move on to these upgraded rides, lets first check out the standard Toyota Vios S.

Continue reading after the jump.

Toyota Vios S Automatic

Design

The current Vios features an “organic” design style, with more curves and a more “roundish” look. Personally, I prefer the previous Vios, as it looks a little more “solid” and aggressive, over the current design language. With a design that, to me, is more suited to the opposite gender, the top of the line Vios S comes with a few more additional fitments over the base models that help improve its rather modest looks.

These include 15 inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, and an Aerokit which comprises of a front bumper spoiler, side skirting, and a trunk spoiler that helps the Vios feature a wider stance which is a good thing. The Vios S also comes with a chrome package can be seen on the rear license plate garnish and on the body side moulding.

There are also wing mirrors (power adjustable & retractable) with integrated signal lamps. Although the opinion on the exterior design is very much subjective, and that the large number of Vios’ on the road is a clear indication of how most of us feel about the car, I just wished that the exhaust tail pipe is straightened, instead of featuring a visible tip that points downwards.

Interior

The first thing I noticed as I got into the Vios S, is the very much noticeable finish quality of the dashboard, in terms of visible gaps that are not consistent. It looks as though its put together better, especially compared to the base Vios J series, which can be justified by the lower price tag. But wouldn’t it be good if both car models offer the same finish quality?

To me, with a height of 178 cm, sitting on the driver’s seat isn’t much of a problem, with decent legroom and headroom, but I feel that the steering angle can be further improved. Although the steering angle is adjustable, but I feel that the Vios can offer a better seating position if the steering can be tilted upwards a little more, perhaps by an inch.

With even an inch, it would give a person with an average height a more comfortable and sporty seating position. Even at maximum setting, the steering wheel is mounted rather too low, and it should prove to be a little difficult for a plus sized individual to feel completely comfortable behind the wheel.

The other thing about the Vios seating position is it’s rather high, more towards the typical sitting position of a car like the Honda Jazz rather than of a sedan. I know most women like this but it feels odd, like you’re sitting on a stool rather than nicely cosseted in a chair.

Apart from the above, the Toyota Vios is pretty much a decent place to be in, with easily reachable switches and buttons. The Vios S and G comes with a dashboard integrated audio system with steering mounted controls that features MP3 and WMA playback with a CD player, tuner as well as 6 speakers and a printed antenna. The Vios S also comes with a Multi Information Display (MID). To me, the centre mounted instrument panel isn’t much of a problem, and I did not find any difficulty getting used to it.

With a generous use of plastic that is justified by a rather affordable price tag, the Vios also features a comfortable rear cabin with adequate legroom and head clearance. The practicality of the interior is also enhanced with a total of three cup/bottle holders, excluding two bottle holders featured on the front door cards. The Vios also has a number of compartments, such as the ones both sides of the lower part centre console, as well as a storage compartment on the right side of steering wheel. The rear seat back rest can also be folded down via a 60:40 split (for all models expect J) to help increase its 400 liters trunk space.

Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo

noreply@blogger.com (fariedkreatif) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:07:00 +0000

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The new Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo is here, and it replaces the Vios 1.5S as the flagship model of the Vios range. The Vios TRD Sportivo is estimated to be priced at RM90,900.00 OTR with insurance, though apparently it’s not 100% finalised yet.

The Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo project started off as a response to customer feedback that they wanted a sportier Vios. This new variant is a development of the 1.5S, the model that it replaces. What you get is a new bodykit, Enkei alloy wheels, door visors, a new interior trim style, and an optional sports suspension kit.

TRD Sportivo is not TRD. It’s a Toyota accessory brand that’s more towards aesthetics. In fact some accessories that UMW Toyota were trying out with the Vios TRD development cars such as the air filter did not make it to this production car that will go on sale. Even the different exhaust system from the development cars did not make it to the production car. UMW Toyota says they did not want to touch those to keep the regular Vios 3 year and 100,000km warranty.

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The bodykit consists of front and rear lips, a bootlid spoiler, and side skirts, all made of polyurethane (PU) except for the bootlid spoiler which is made of ABS plastic. This particular bodykit is exclusive to the Malaysian market - it is not the same one as Thailand’s Toyota Vios GT.

On the interior you get two-tone red and black fabric on the seats and door panels, TRD Sportivo floor mats, a leather gearknob, stainless steel cruff plates with the TRD Sportivo logo on the door sills, and some carbon fiber lookalike inserts on the center console. The 15 inch alloy wheels were wrapped with Bridgestone Potenzas at the media launch, and the wheels manufactured by Enkei are said to be 10% lighter than the standard Vios 15 inch alloy wheel.

There is an optional sports suspension kit that’s not included in the standard car. This suspension kit has a sportier damping rate and also lowers the car by 10mm.

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Toyota Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo (AT) - RM90,900.00
Toyota Vios 1.5G (AT) - RM85,025.00
Toyota Vios 1.5E (AT) - RM79,425.00
Toyota Vios 1.5J (AT) - RM73,525.00
Toyota Vios 1.5J (MT) - RM69,825.00

The new TRD Sportivo is about RM2k+ more expensive than the 1.5S it replaces, which used to go for RM88,600.00 last I checked. It’s quite interesting to see the Vios span such a huge price range, with the cheapest Vios 1.5J costing over RM20k cheaper than the TRD Sportivo car. If you add the sports suspension kit, it brings the price up to RM94,050.

The new Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo is available in a few colours: Silver Metallic, Coal Black, White, Grey Mica, Bronze Metallic and the signature colour which is Medium Silver Metallic, the colour you see in the product photos published in this story.

Check out our previous story where we tried out the development cars, or look after the jump for more pix of the TRD Sportivo Vios.

Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo Launched In Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (fariedkreatif) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:29:00 +0000

UMW Toyota Motor has introduced a new Vios variant called the TRD Sportivo into the market. The vehicle replaces the current 1.5S model in the lineup, with the other existing versions, the 1.5G, 1.5E, 1.5J automatic and 1.5J manual, continuing unchanged.

The variant, a joint development between UMW Toyota Motor and TRD Asia, features a TRD package made up of a host of accessories; there are no changes to the mechanicals of the auto-transmission-only model.

Externally, there's a TRD Sportivo five-piece aerokit (polyurethane front and rear bumpers as well as sideskirts and a rear spoiler made of ABS), exclusive 15-inch 10-spoke Enkei alloy wheels that are 10% lighter than the standard 15-inch alloys, tinted door visors and a TRD Sportivo emblem.

Inside, it's all down to trim, in this case, carbon-fibre patterned inserts for the centre console and armrest panels, a new texture black/red fabric trim for the seats and door panels (replete with TRD Sportivo logo on the front seats), a sports gear knob, as well as carpet mats and stainless steel door scuff plates, all wearing the TRD Sportivo emblem.

There's also a TRD suspension kit available as an optional accessory; the RM3,150 add-on - consisting of coil springs and gas-filled shocks with revised damper rates and a reduced ride height of 10mm - was seen on the TRD evaluation mule that was around earlier in the year, but UMW Toyota has decided not to make it standard issue in the final package, primarily to keep the cost down.

Six colour choices are available, these being Silver Metallic, Coal Black, White, Grey Mica, Bronze Metallic and a new signature shade for this variant called Medium Silver Metallic.

The Vios TRD Sportivo package comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty (whichever occurs first, after original registration), and installation will be carried out by UMW Toyota at its own facility.

The estimated on-the-road price (with insurance, in Peninsular Malaysia) of the Vios TRD Sportivo is RM90,900. While bookings for the model have opened, display vehicles will only be available in the showroom from July 17, though it will be available for viewing at the special TRD booth in Sepang this weekend (July 20-21), when the Super GT race hits town.

Toyota introduces the new Vios TRD Sportivo

noreply@blogger.com (fariedkreatif) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:35:00 +0000

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd, manufacturer and distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, will be introducing a new variant to the Vios line-up. This new variant, the Vios TRD Sportivo is the result of collaboration between UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd and TRD Asia Co Ltd. This model will be replacing the Vios 1.5S grade as the top variant of Malaysia's best-selling model in the non-national category (100,000 units of Vios sold since the previous generation model was first introduced in Malaysia in 2003).

With this new variant, the Vios model line-up will still consist of a total of four variants - Vios TRD Sportivo, Vios 1.5G, Vios 1.5E, and Vios 1.5J. This is to give customers a wide range of choices basd on their requirements, with the new Vios TRD Sportivo to cater for those who want and exciting small sedan that is fun to drive on a daily basis.

Speaking at the media preview, Kuah Kock Heng, president of UMW Toyota Motor said, "We are confident that this model will continue to maintain its position as the leader in its category. Last year, the Vios had 32 per cent share of all Toyota vehicles sold, and as of May 2009, it had a 36 per cent share of total Toyota vehicles sold. With the Vios TRD, we are sure the Vios will continue its growth momentum."

With the introduction of the Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo package, the current Vios 1.5S variant will be discontinued.

However, other existing variants namely 1.5G, 1.5E and 1.5J are still available.

Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence

noreply@blogger.com (fariedkreatif) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:41:00 +0000

VVT-i is based on the principle of maximising performance by matching the timing of the engine's air intake and exhaust to your driving situation - idling, acceleration, passing and cruising.

The on-board 32-bit microcomputer on the VVT-i engine continuously monitors the RPM reading, throttle opening and other factors to optimise air intake and exhaust. It makes the necessary adjustments every 1/1000th of a second.

For instance, to give you a performance boost during full acceleration, the computer turns the air-con system off for the few seconds when you need the extra power. Once you have returned to stable speed, it turns the air-con system on again. This can all happen so fast, so efficiently - you will not feel any change in comfort.

The three main advantages of driving with a VVT-i engine are:

More Power

By optimising valve timing, the engine delivers powerful torque at low to medium engine RPMs. This continuous optimisation provides smooth acceleration every time.

Better Fuel Efficiency

The VVT-i engine uses fuel more effectively and keeps wastage to a minimum.

Cleaner Exhaust

With more efficient combustion that lowers exhaust emissions, the Toyota vehicle is more environmentally friendly while improving engine performance.

The engine manifold intake and exhaust have been reversed in the VVT-i engine. The intake is in the front and the output is in the rear of the engine. This improves efficiency, reduces intake noise, and shortens the distance to the catalytic converter.

facts you need to know about toyota vios

noreply@blogger.com (fariedkreatif) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Here's my thoughts about toyota vios

Recently Toyota Malaysia announce for the latest grade for their Toyota Vios that is Vios J Grade. It is more affordable and quite a good offer for Malaysian.

Specifications are lower than the current Vios in E, G and S grades but the vios J still gets the fuel efficient 1.5-litre VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) engine, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist.

The second generation Toyota Vios Malaysia is currently available in three grades: two grades initially available on the previous Malaysian Vios (E and G), and a new grade (S). Now the latest grade is the Toyota Vios J.

What is the different between Vios E, G, S and Vios J?

The E grade is the entry-level model, branded as a cost-effective version of the Toyota Vios, and is the cheapest and most stripped-down Toyota Vios among the three (E,G,S) grades, priced at around an estimated RM 78,900. The car includes several cut-backs compared to the G and S grades, including:

- Rear drum brakes instead of an all-disc set-up for the G and E grades.
- 14-inch alloy rims as oppose to 15 for the G and S.
- driver’s side only airbag as opposed to dual-front airbags for the G and S.
- driver’s side only pretensioned, forced limited seatbelts as opposed such seatbelts on all occupants’ sides for the G and S.
- a single-DIN CD receiver and four-speaker system, instead of steering mounted audio controls and six-speaker, dashboard integrated CD receiver with MP3 and WMA-playback capability for the G and S.

The G grade is considered to be a mid-priced model between the E and S grades, retailing at an estimated RM 85,300.

The new Toyota Vios line saw the inclusion of a new S grade Vios. The S grade includes cosmetic enhancements rather than a performance-based ones, sporting a set of “aero parts”, a minor body kit encompassing a front bumper spoiler, side skirts and a bootlid spoiler.

The Toyota Vios S variant is estimated to be the most expensive Vios among the three, at around RM 88,600. The interior of the Toyota Vios S grade receives a dark grey/black trim treatment, and includes an “Optitron” meter with a multi-information display, as opposed to the E and G grades’ conventional backlit display.

About The New Toyota Vios J Grade Malaysia 2008

Recently, Toyota Malaysia added a fourth grade for the Toyota Vios called the Vios J grade, which is the cheapest and most bare bone grade of the Toyota Vios in Malaysia. Unlike the other grades which are only available with an automatic transmission, the Toyota Vios J grade has the option for a manual transmission gear. The manual J grade Vios is priced at just under RM70,000 (RM69,825.00 or RM73,525.00 for manual and automatic respectively). The J grade Vios does not come with any airbags.

All model grades were reported to include ABS, EBD and brake assist, as are passive safety features such as whiplash injury lessening seats, a collapsible steering wheel column and an impact sensing fuel cut-off.

This Toyota Vios J might have a better fuel consumption compare to other grades because of the use of manual gear transmission.

Toyota Vios 1.5J (MT) Specs

VIOS J Engine
Vios 1.5J (MT) Model 1NZ-FE
Type In-line 4-Cylinder, DOHC, 16-Valve, VVT-i
Displacement cc 1,497
Bore & Stroke mm 75.0 x 84.7
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1
Max. Output SAE-NET 80kW (109PS) / 6,000 rpm
Max. Torque SAE-NET 141Nm (14.4kg-m) / 4,200 rpm
VIOS J Transmission
Type 5-Speed Manual
Gear Ratio 1st: 3.545
2nd: 1.904
3rd: 1.310
4th: 0.969
5th: 0.815
Reverse: 3.250
VIOS J Chassis
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser
Rear Torsion Beam
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Rear Drum
Tyres & Rims 175/65R14, Steel
Spare Tyre & Rim 175/65R14 , Steel
Steering Electric Power Steering
VIOS J Dimensions
Overall Length mm 4,300
Width mm 1,700
Height mm 1,460
Wheelbase mm 2,550
VIOS J Exterior
Front Grille Chrome Trim
Door Outside Handle Grip Type, Body Coloured
Windshield Wipers Mist
Radio Antenna Printed Antenna
Aerokit: Front Bumper Spoiler, Side Skirting, Trunk Spoiler Without
Chrome Package Without
Third Brake Lamp Bulb type
Wing Mirrors Manual
VIOS J Interior
Illuminated Entry System With (Front Personal Lamp, Dome Lamp, Luggage Room Lamp)
Accessory Connector (12V) With
Power Door Lock With
Centre Console Box with Armrest With
Rear View Mirror With Day & Night Mirror
Sunvisor Vanity Mirror without LID Driver & Passenger
Seat Height Adjuster With (Driver side)
Seat Back Pockets Driver & Passenger
Power Windows Front & Rear, with Auto Up/Down & Anti-Jam (Driver Only)
Seat Material Fabric (Dark Grey)
Rear Seat Fixed
Instrument Panel Centre Cluster Black
Meter Combination (with Illumination Control) Analogue (White)
Multi Information Display (MID) Without
Audio System 1-DIN Head Unit with CD player, Tuner
Speakers 4
Steering Wheel 3 spoke urethane, Tilt
Shift Lever & Knob Urethane
Remote Trunk Release With
VIOS J Safety - Active
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) With
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) With
Brake Assist (BA) With
Fog Lamps Without
Reverse Sensor Dual Cell, Colour-keyed
VIOS J Safety - Passive
GOA Body With
SRS Airbags Without
Side Door Impact Beams With
Head Impact Protection Structure With
Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) Front Seats With
Seat Belts Front 3-Point ELR x 2(Driver/Passenger)
Front Pretensioner & Force Limiter Without
Rear 3-Point ELR x 2 + 2-Point NR x 1(centre)
Collapsible Steering Column With
VIOS J Security
Alarm Immobiliser, Siren with Backup Battery, Cabin Sensor & Tilt Sensor
Auto Door Lock With

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