Review: Toyota Vios
Overview
Toyota’s entry level budget sedan has been given a facelift for a sharper, more classy look.
Exterior
The hood of the Vios has been beautifully designed as a U-shape to snuggle closely, from the front hood to the front grille, and all the way down to the front bumper. The rear lights have been designed to be a convex curve, with three dimensions, simply unique. The Vios is dynamic and maneuverable, even in a narrow area, with the smallest turning radius of 4.9 meters.
Interior
Advanced design of the Vios’ sound system with a vertical LCD panel; graphic-like switch buttons of the air-conditioning system are striking to the eyes; traces of the connecting points between components, as well as the surface of the materials that have been neatly and properly placed, look neat and luxurious. The rear seats are spacious and comfortable, longer than those of previous models by 120 mm while the length of the car has increased by 15 mm.
Under the hood
The 1NZ-FE DOHC 16 valve VVT-i 1497 cc engine churns out a max 109 horsepower (80 kilowatts) at 6,000 rpm. Max torque is 141Nm. at 4,200 rpm. With the light accelerator pedal and the powerful engine of the car coupled with ample torque, the vehicle handles with great maneuverability.
Safety
Dual SRS airbags , ABS, Brake Assist are standard for the Vios. The WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) seat system is especially designed to help reduce the injury to the neck bone that could result from being rammed from the rear.
Toyota Vios 1.5 E LX (M) Specifications
Engine
Engine capacity 1,497 cc
Engine type 4-cylinders in-line DOHC VVT-i
Compression ratio 10.5
Bore x Stroke (75.0 x 84.7) mm
Power 109 bhp
Torque 141 Nm
Performance
Acceleration unknown
Top speed unknown
Fuel consumption 14.3 km\L
Misc technical data
Transmission 5-speed (M)
Drive type FWD
Measurements
Body type Sedan
Dimensions (L x W x H) (4300 x 1700 x 1460)mm
Wheelbase 2,550mm
Min turning radius 4,900mm
Kerb weight 1,075kg
Fuel tank capacity 42L
Brakes
Brakes (Front) Ventilated disc
Brakes (Rear) Drum
Suspension
Suspension (Front) MacPherson strut with torsion bar stabilizer
Suspension (Rear) Torsion beam
Please note that specifications may vary from actual vehicle
Toyota Vios 1.5 E LX (M) Features
Safety features
Number of airbags 2
ABS Yes
Traction control No
Driver’s features
Controls on steering wheel No
Push start engine button No
Auto headlights No
Rain sensing wipers No
Electrical retractable side mirrors Yes
Paddle shifters No
Cruise control No
Electric park brake button No
Foot brake No
Security features
Remote alarm Yes
Immobiliser No
Smart key No
Remote boot release No
Electric tailgate No
Exterior features
HID headlights No
Side mirror indicators Yes
Front fog lamps No
Sport rims Yes, 15″
Reverse sensors Yes
Sunroof / moonroof / skyroof No
Interior features
Auto climate control aircon No
Rear aircon No
Audio system Yes
Audio Aux/USB Port Yes
Driver’s electric seat No
Passenger’s electric seat No
Driver’s memory seat No
Passenger’s memory seat No
Knockdown rear seats No
Leather seats No
Leather steering wheel Yes
Please note that features may vary from actual vehicle





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