The Toyota Vios is a car specifically for the South East Asia markets, and the Chinese market. China Car Times is never quite sure how to describe this car, so think of it as a smaller Toyota Corolla. The previous Vios was a good seller in China, but has now been replaced by the newer, better looking Vios.
Some astute China Car Times readers may have noticed that this Vios is actually a renamed Toyota Belta (otherwise known as a Toyota Yaris sedan). The Vios is made via the Toyota-FAW joint venture and packs a 1.5 engine. The Chinese motoring press particularly praised the 1.5 motor in the Vios, saying the VVT-i was a pleasure, especially as it only used 5.1l of gas per 100km of travel - truly excellent! The only downside reported by the Chinese press is the price, priced at 130,000rmb to 180,000rmb, the Vios does come in at a touch expensive when compared to other cars in that price bracket such as the Ford Focus Saloon which may offer bigger engines and more comfort for less dollars.
The Toyota Vios is a 4-door subcompact sedan developed for the South East Asia and China markets.
Introduced in 2003, the Vios serves as a replacement of the Toyota Soluna which filled the Asian subcompact market for a 1.5 litre, below the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Camry, both of which are also marketed in the region.
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