Toyota Vios In Thailand

Thailand, which currently manufactures the Toyota Vios, is offered a total of three grades (J, E and G), as well as two limited edition grades (G-Limited and S-Limited). Thailand is currently the only country that offers all existing grades of the new Toyota Vios, whilst export markets are only given a fraction of the Thai range in varying combinations. In addition, certain the range of equipment in Thai Toyota Vios' differ from those in export versions.
The J Grade is the most basic grade of the second generation Toyota Vios, offering the least sophisticated set of equipments, such as an unchangeable CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers, an optional keyless entry with TVSS, ABS/EBD/BA, 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, rear fog lamps, and interior fabric with dark grey colour seat.
The E Grade is a medium-class variant up a notch from the J Grade but is positioned lower from the G Grade. In comparison to the J Grade, the E Grade features a keyless entry with TDS, an option between dark grey or ivory-coloured seat fabrics, optional driver & front passenger SRS airbags, frontal and rear fog lamps, 15-inch sports alloy rims and side moulding.
The G Grade is the most well equipped variant among the three base grades, featuring the most equipments. In comparison to the J Grade, the variant features an unchangeable 6 speakers CD/MP3/WMA player, leather seating in either dark grey or ivory colours, driver & front passenger SRS airbags, a multi functional steering wheel, 15-inch sports alloy rims, frontal and rear fog lamps, side moulding, a blue "Optitron" panel with a multi information display, and 60:40 fold-down rear seats.
A G-Limited Grade, which offers the same features as the G Grade, is additionally provided with several enhancements on the interior, including a keyless and smart entry with TDS, a Start/Stop push button, and an immobilizer key.
An additional grade solely available as a limited edition is the S-Limited Grade, which features a "Wrap-Around Aeropart" bodykit, an orange "Optitron" panel with a multi information display, high intensity discharge headlamps with automatic height adjustment, and all-wheel disc brakes.
Audio systems in all second generation Toyota Vios grades are equipped with ASL (Auto-Speed Sound Levelizer), which detects and compensates for changes in external noise levels, adjusting volume and tone controls automatically based on the car's speed.

Toyota Vios In Singapore

In Singapore, the Toyota Vios is sold in three grades, namely J, E and G, with J being the grade with lesser accessories and G with the most accessories.
The J Grade is the most basic grade available in Singapore which offers only the most basic equipments compared to E and G grade. The J Grade Toyota Vios comes standard with a CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers, keyless entry, ABS/EBD/BA (on front disc brakes only), driver-only SRS airbag, sports alloy rims and interior fabric with dark grey colour seats. The J Grade Toyota Vios is priced at S$53,888 (automatic) as of 22 November, 2007.
The E Grade is the medium-class grade which offers slightly more and lesser equipments compared to J and G grade respectively. As Borneo Motors (Singapore) no longer sells the manual variant of the J Grade, the E grade Toyota Vios is currently the only model that offers manual transmission in the Toyota saloon line in Singapore. In comparison to the J Grade, the E Grade includes an additional SRS airbag for the front passenger and side moulding. The J Grade Toyota Vios is priced at S$54,888 for manual or S$55,888 for automatic as of 22 November, 2007.
The G Grade is the most luxurious grade available in Singapore which offers the most equipments compared to J and E grade. In comparison to the J Grade, the G Grade features a 6 speakers CD/MP3 player, driver and front passenger SRS airbags, fog lamps, side moulding and 60:40 fold-down rear seats. The G Grade Toyota Vios is priced at S$60,988 (automatic) as of 22 November, 2007.
All three grades features 3rd party sport kits, and alloy rim which is customised by the Toyota dealership in Singapore(Borneo Motors), which was not included in the original order from factory.

Second generation of Toyota Vios

The new Toyota Vios is essentially a re-badged Toyota Belta sedan, which launched in November 2005. The model code for cars with 1.5 liter 1NZ-FE engines is NCP93. The engine is only available where the Toyota Vios is marketed, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand. As was the first generation Toyota Vios, the second generation Toyota Vios is assembled at Thailand's Toyota Gateway Plant and also at the Philippines Santa Rosa, Laguna Plant. In the United States, Canada and Australia it is marketed as the Toyota Yaris Sedan, replacing the Echo sedan, with production sourced from Japan.
The new Toyota Vios was designed for more comfort than handling. Interior is much upgraded with more convenience features, and flat rear floor.

First generation Of Toyota Vios

The first generation Toyota Vios was assembled at Thailand's 1 million square metre Toyota Gateway Plant in Gateway City, Amphoe Plaeng Yao, Chachoengsao Province, as part of a cooperative project between Thai engineers and Toyota's Japanese designers.
The Vios in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia, and Taiwan is powered by 1.5 liter 1NZ-FE engine with VVT-i. The smaller 1.3 liter 2NZ-FE engine is offered in the Philippines. In China, the Toyota Vios comes with an 8A-FE engine. Trim levels for Southeast Asia include J, E, S, and G, while the DLX, GL, GLX, and GLXi are offered in China.
The first generation Toyota Vios was adapted from the Toyota Platz with modified body panels, which created a significantly different appearance, although portions of the car feature design cues from the E120 Corolla[citation needed]. In late 2005, the Toyota Vios received minor cosmetic changes for the 2006 model year. The front bumper, grille, headlights, and tail lights were freshened; also new were the wheels and interior trim.
In other uses, the first generation Toyota Vios is adopted as a racing vehicle in Touring Car Championships in Indonesia and Thailand. The car is also in use as taxicabs in Indonesia but features lesser equipment and is specially rebadged as the Toyota Limo. This is not to be confused with certain taxis with the same name in Thailand, which uses Toyota Corollas.

The Toyota Vios in the Philippines has 3 grades: the base 1.3 J with a l4 2NZ-FE engine, VVT-i, 13" steel wheels and a central instrumental digital display. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.3 E is the same as the J grade, only that it had different wheels, which is a 15" alloy 5-spoke wheel. The 1.5 G is the top-of-the-line segment, either mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission, and the same wheel as to that of the E variant. The only difference of the 2003 Vios to the 2007 is their air dams and their fog lamp casing.

TOYOTA VIOS 1.3 M/T J

The VIOS is actually really nice. Based on the reviews I’ve read over the internet, it’s really fuel efficient and maintenance won’t be expensive since it’s a Toyota. The design is also sleek and fashionable. It’s also actually very affordable at a price tag of just PHP 575,000. That’s a very low cash out for the DP (15%) and the monthly amortization wouldn’t hurt too much. The only thing I don’t like with this one is that I keep seeing too many VIOS units around especially since Taxi companies and local police forces use them as their staple car. This can also be a good thing - it means that the VIOS is MATIBAY