All New 2013 Toyota Vios (3rd Gen)

[basti08]

Will soon reach our shores.

Some rumors from TMPI insiders says we could expect this model by June 2013. But rumors are rumors until we see the unit in the flesh.

[basti08]

Reader Jeff has sent in these spyshots of the 2013 Toyota Vios, taken in an unknown location. Following the third-gen car’s introduction in Indonesia, scheduled for the second half of 2013, the Malaysian launch is expected to happen sometime late this year.

Word on the wire is that the new car could be powered by an improved version of the familiar 1.5 litre VVT-i unit. Rumour has it that a CVT is likely, but according to product planners, a four-speed auto remains a possibility.

The third-gen car wears a bold new face, inspired by the likes of the next-gen Corolla Altis and Auris hatchback. Headlamps and grille are joined in a V shape, and a gaping lower grille adds a touch of sporty presence. Those appear to be projector headlamps, too.

Round the back, the tail lamps are bigger and sharper wrap-around units, now bridged by a chrome bar across the length of the boot lid. A cleaner, more grown-up look all round than the outgoing car, we think. What do you think?

From Paul Tan Org

[Retz]

same front grills as the Rav4.

[renzo_d10]

Big change. And a nice one at that.

Mukhang almera yung likod. Hehe.

[basti08]

Big change. And a nice one at that.

Mukhang almera yung likod. Hehe.

muntanga naman Almera LOL!

mas gusto ko to.

The car I posted will seem to be the next Vios 1.3J.

[ohhhace]

kinda looks a awkward sa vios. pang malaking sasakyan yung design, bagay na bagay sa rav4 at camry. Pero mukhang maganda pormahan to

[renzo_d10]

1.5L pa pala. 1NZ-FE pa rin kaya?

[A121]

Ba, big improvement.

[JohnM]

1NZ and 2NZ pa rin malamang with minor improvements. Sana naman wag na 4AT. Buti pa Mirage naka-CVT

[basti08]

1.5L pa pala. 1NZ-FE pa rin kaya?

Improve 1NZ FE
at 1NR FE ata Renzo, yung 1NR FE 1.3L 100hp with start stop. Pero I bet, walang start stop system kung makarating yan dito.

[renzo_d10]

Tagal na rin in the market ng 1NZ/2NZ-FE noh. 90s pa ata. Hehehe.

[basti08]

Di naman Renzo. Since 2003 lang yan. Sa Gen1 Vios. Isa pa, mas advantage yun. pag palit ng palit ng engine code. Yung availability ng parts mas mahirap. Advantage sa mga Vios owners yun.

[renzo_d10]

I don't think 2003 lang siya, basti. Siguro 2003 locally, pero worldwide, I think it was produced on a much earlier date.

Yung mga BB palang eh. Diba mga year 2000 sila or 1999. Tapos naka-1NZ FE na rin siya.

Pero tama ka, at least, mas matagal = more parts

[basti08]

I don't think 2003 lang siya, basti. Siguro 2003 locally, pero worldwide, I think it was produced on a much earlier date.

Yung mga BB palang eh. Diba mga year 2000 sila or 1999. Tapos naka-1NZ FE na rin siya.

Pero tama ka, at least, mas matagal = more parts

hahaha iniisip ko locally, pero yung sabagay yung 1999-2000 Echo yan na nga pala engine. Katulad ng Hyundai/Kia pabago bago engine code so, hindi maipon users ng ganung klaseng engine. Kaya hindi maging sobrang mura yun parts nila.

[mda]

This looks great. Super panget na tuloy yung 1.3J kung steel wheels kasama niyan kasi maganda na yung katawan.

Actually, this makes me even more excited as to what Toyota will be doing with the new Corolla.

Mukhang gumaganda designs ng Toyota ever since the 86. Not a big fan of the giant RAV/Avanza/Vios grill, but at least there's character.

[TheMikProject]

1NZ and 2NZ pa rin malamang with minor improvements. Sana naman wag na 4AT. Buti pa Mirage naka-CVT

Parang I still prefer the 4 speed auto over the CVT. Most CVT's don't last very long and they feel weird when accelerating. Tignan mo Honda, they went back to traditional 5 speed autos sa kanilang City because the CVT's encountered a couple of reliability issues. (e.g. slipping, rough engaging, etc.)

But hey, maybe the Vios' CVT would prove otherwise.

[renzo_d10]

I have a feeling that Toyota would still retain the 4-speed AT, maybe upgrade it to 5-speed but not CVT. Kasi proven reliable na yung ATs nila.

But thats just me.

[crave]

I like the rear cluster tail lamp. And oh, standard na ang RFL?

[foifoi05]

Nice!!!

the Chin vaguely resembles the GT86

and more lines and creases. Not too fluid like the Accent and not too slab sided like the City

interesting pag naglabas ulit ang TMPI ng sporty limited edition trim

Will soon reach our shores.

Some rumors from TMPI insiders says we could expect this model by June 2013. But rumors are rumors until we see the unit in the flesh.

[basti08]

I have a feeling that Toyota would still retain the 4-speed AT, maybe upgrade it to 5-speed but not CVT. Kasi proven reliable na yung ATs nila.

But thats just me.

Same here. Again, the 4AT does the job well. Dun sa Vios ko, I never felt deprived of a gear. Oo, sa highway medyo mas OK lang kung mababa ang RPM sa highway (vs 5AT or CVT) pero hindi naman major issue. Saka if belt driven CVT lang naman ang stock ng Toyota, wag na lang. Mas maganda pa din ang Chain-driven CVT ng Nissan at Mazda sa JDM units.