Toyota Philippines launches upgraded Vios and Yaris

Toyota Motors Philippines has without a doubt given their B-segment contender a powertrain overhaul after the company launched the refreshed Vios and Yaris. Presently profiting by Dual VVT-i and another continuously variable transmission (CVT) choice, Toyota expects to improve both models convey execution and fuel effectiveness.

Replacing the outgoing NZ family of engines is the new NR series. First up is the 1.3-liter mill which produces 99 PS (+13 PS) at 6000 rpm and 123 Nm (+1 Nm) of torque at 4200 rpm. Next is the top-of-the range 1.5-liter motor that generates 108 PS (+1 PS) at 6000 rpm along with 140 Nm (-2Nm) of torque at 4200 rpm.

The 5-speed manual gearbox will at present be accessible however the 4-speed automatic tranmission has been supplanted by a CVT with a 7-speed sequential shift mode. With it, Toyota asserted that the new powertrain will help both autos accomplish better mileage, power conveyance and decreased emissions.

Aside from the new engine and transmission, Toyota additionally said that the inside of the both models get a slight overhaul too. The Vios and Yaris get new lively fabric seats and dim silver trim on the touchscreen infotainment.

For aesthetics, the G variants of the Vios get new chrome trim pieces for the foglights. Also, the Vios gets two new color options: Alumina Jade Metallic and Blackish Red Mica. The Yaris, on the other hand, retained its color selection from the pre-facelift model.

Pricing of the upgraded Vios and Yaris are as follows:

Vios:
1.3 Base – PhP 599,000
1.3 J M/T – PhP 637,000
1.3 E M/T – PhP 750,000
1.3 E CVT – PhP 800,000
1.5 G M/T – PhP 852,000 (White Pearl – PhP 867,000)
1.5 G CVT – PhP 902,000 (White Pearl – PhP 917,000)
1.5 TRD – PhP 976,000 (White Pearl – PhP 991,000)

Yaris:
1.3 E M/T – PhP 743,000
1.3 E A/T – Php 793,000
1.5 G A/T – PhP 883,000