Toyota to Introduce Vios 1.5 S

**LeOxe** · July 7th, 2009 05:08 PM

Toyota Set to Introduce Sporty Vios Variant: Vios 1.5 S
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Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) is set to introduce a sporty addition to its Vios line-up this July. The new Vios S is available in 1.5-liter fuel-efficient VVT-i engine. Exclusive sporty features for this grade include HID headlamps, 17” alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and a special “S” badge. The Vios S is offered at Php 805,000 for the automatic transmission and Php 770,000 for the manual transmission, and is available in youthful shades of thermalyte, black and blaze.

“The Vios is the country’s consistent best-selling vehicle with average sales of 900 units per month and is proudly made in Toyota’s Sta. Rosa manufacturing plant. Following the success of our limited edition 20th anniversary Vios model, the addition of this sporty variant is aimed to strengthen Toyota’s lead in the passenger car segment, targeting younger customers who are looking for an edgier character in their vehicle at an affordable price with optimum fuel economy,” expressed Raymond Rodriguez, TMPC’s First Vice President for Vehicle Sales. Visit any of 27 Toyota Dealers nationwide for more details.

Source: http://www.motioncars.com/autobuzz/a...s64/vios_s.htm

**green_machine** · July 7th, 2009 10:49 PM

Is this just the same as the limited edition they released last year in terms of features and accessories?

**tidus1203** · July 8th, 2009 08:21 AM

Yeah its the same, so the Limited Edition doesn't seem so limited anymore huh?

**buchieboy** · July 8th, 2009 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Yeah its the same, so the Limited Edition doesn't seem so limited anymore huh?

Hmmm just checked the specs. Why did they use DRUM brakes on the rear and omit the steering wheel audio controls?

Its like getting an E variant + the new body kits and mags.

Will they use the same mags and bodykit as the limited ed?

**testament11** · July 8th, 2009 01:12 PM

this is like when they released the altis s variant before. look at altis s now, yun iba eh ginawang taxi...

**LHV** · July 8th, 2009 01:17 PM

nilagyan lang ng S badge sporty na he he, sana na tune man lang para madagdagan ng kaunti yung hp or may binago sa suspension

**LeOxe** · July 8th, 2009 09:50 PM

kung same ang itsura nito sa previous XX limited edition, sana man lang ay same pa rin features nito. dapat same spec pa rin sa G variant with rear disc brakes, steering wheel controls, power retract mirrors, etc.

to think na mas mahal pa ng 30k ang Vios S kesa previous Vios XX model, it deserves the features of the G variant.

**LeOxe** · July 9th, 2009 10:21 PM

a much clearer picture from http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/toyot...es-sporty-vios

**number001** · July 9th, 2009 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by buchieboy

Its like getting an E variant + the new body kits and mags.

Will they use the same mags and bodykit as the limited ed?

Its actually a 1.5 li fitted with a new set of mags (different design from the Limited XX Edition).

Btw, body kits was a dealer option on the Limited XX Edition. Judging from the picture of the S, it will not come with any body kits but instead the kit would be a dealer option again.