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UMW Toyota Motor introduces facelifted Vios, now EEV certified

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UMW Toyota Motor has introduces the updated Toyota Vios, now with a new powertrain which allows the new models to be Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certified. A total of 6 variants will be made available.

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Powering the updated Toyota Vios is the identical 1.5-litre 2NR-FE Dual-VVTi four-cylinder petrol engine that powers the Sienta. Out goes the ageing four-speed automatic, now replaced with a new CVT with seven virtual ratios.

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In addition to the updated powertrain, the new Toyota Vios is now equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) for all variants. Other active safety systems available include ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). On top of that, the Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo, 1.5GX and 1.5G gets rear disc brakes. Two SRS airbags are fitted to all variants.

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Moreover, the Vios is also equipped with rear ISOFIX mounts for compatible child seats. A reverse camera comes as standard fitment for all variants of the Vios, except the 1.5J.

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Exterior wise, the new Vios 1.5GX gets an entirely new aerokit as standard (optional for 1.5E and 1.5J) with 15-inch alloy wheels all round. The Vios TRD Sportivo, 1.5GX and 1.5G are fitted with projector headlights, while the 1.5E and 1.5J continues with halogen reflector units. Manual leveling feature can be found on all variants of the Vios, on top of the standard-fitted daytime running lights (DRL). The range-topping Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo also receives a new aerokit plus an exclusive black grille up front for that sportier touch.

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With the availability of the updated Toyota Vios, UMW Toyota Motor is offering two new body colours, Crimson Spark Red Metallic and Super White II. The two new colours will join Medium Silver Metallic, Silver Metallic and Attitude Black in the updated colour palette. Buyers of the Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo can pick White Pearl CS as their new colour choice too.

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Moving inside, the Vios 1.5J and 1.5E now comes with black fabric upholstery, while all other variants receive leather upholstery as standard. In addition to the new upholstery, the Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo, 1.5GX, 1.5G and 1.5E now receives, as standard, a 6.8-inch touchscreen and a DVD player with Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity. The entry-level Vios 1.5J has also been updated, now with a 2-DIN head unit with connectivity options such as AUX and USB ports as well as Bluetooth.

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The other specifications and standard equipment of the Vios are unchanged and these include illumination in the front footwells (amber for the 1.5 TRD Sportivo, and blue illumination for the other variants). All variants have black interior colour schemes and for the 1.5 TRD Sportivo, there are also red highlights on the leather seats. For the new Vios 1.5GX, the upholstery is perforated two-tone (black & saddle tan) leather and there is new cubic print trim design with a metal hairline pattern.

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For the Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo, there are exclusive items to give it a sportier image. These include a new front bumper spoiler, scuff plate on all door sills, exclusive carpet mats, a sporty meter panel with Multi Information Display (MID) and leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching. The seats are also finished in black and red stitching with perforated combination leather.

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Except the Vios 1.5J and 1.5E, all variants of the new Vios now comes with Toyota Premium Security & Solar Film, which complies with JPJ regulations and is certified by PUSPAKOM.

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As with all the latest models offered by UMW Toyota Motor since April 1, 2016, the facelifted Vios comes with a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage. The fully-backed factory warranty is transferable to the next owner if it is still in effect when sold off.