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Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) today announced the debut of the 2010 Vios line-up with a refreshed design, more functional interior features, and a new 1.3 automatic transmission variant. The new Vios, with sophisticated styling, riding comfort and optimum fuel-efficiency, will be available in the market this April.



Since its Philippine debut in 2003, the Vios led the change in the automotive landscape with the creation of the subcompact passenger car segment. Then positioned as an entry-level car, the Vios provided car buyers with a better option for a more convenient, fuel-efficient and affordable vehicle that suits their practical lifestyle. In 2007, Toyota marked another milestone with the introduction of the second generation Vios, a model proudly made in the Philippines.

For over six years, the Vios has dominated the subcompact sedan segment with 62,790 units in cumulative sales as of February 2010. Since 2007, the Vios has been the country’s consistent best-selling vehicle.
The 2010 Vios has been refreshed with significant improvements in terms of style and sophistication on the façade, and practical features on the interior. A touch of elegance is injected into its head-turning shape to make it more appealing than ever. The refreshed Vios comes with a redesigned front grille, front bumper and fog lamps, multi-reflector headlamps, side view mirror-integrated turn signal lamps, sporty 15” alloy wheels and new rear combination lamps.

On the inside, its cabin is engineered to give a host of smart convenience features. The cockpit places major controls close at hand and keeps all vital information a quick glance away , all in a sweeping organic design. New interior features include a sporty leather steering wheel with audio controls, restyled instrument panel, chrome accents, and an auxiliary port for audio players. It retains some of its most functional treats such as the multi-information display, optitron meters, power window and door locks now available for all variants, remote keyless entry with alarm, front armrest with built-in cup holder and center console multi-purpose storage bin, flat rear passenger floor for more space, and a roomy, 250-liter trunk space.

The new Vios also offers enhanced active safety with its Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), brake assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and 4-wheel disc brakes. A Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) body and dual SRS airbags are also included ensuring passive safety.

In terms of performance, the Vios offers zippy acceleration with its 1,500cc VVT-i DOHC 4-cylinder 16-valve engine producing 107hp at 6,000 rpm. Both 1.5 and 1.3-liter variants offer fuel efficiency which is the best in its class. It provides easy maneuverability with its compact size and a minimum turning radius of just 4.9 meters. Its Macpherson strut suspension is well tuned for ride comfort and sure-footed handling. And now, the 1.5-liter variant’s gate-type automatic transmission with Super ECT is now made available for the 1.3E variant as well.

The new Vios is available in six colors: silver metallic, black, beige metallic, red mica metallic, bronze mica metallic and the new light blue mica metallic. The line-up is offered at Php 810,000 for the 1.5G A/T variant and Php 775,000 for the 1.5G M/T, Php 720,000 for the 1.3E A/T and Php 685,000 for the 1.3E M/T, and Php 599,000 for the 1.3J M/T variant.
For more information about the new Toyota Vios, please log on to www.toyota.com.ph, or call Toyota Customer Assistance Center Hotline at 819 2912 or visit any of Toyota’s 28 authorized dealers nationwide.

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