Toyota Vios 2023 Review: Updated Design, Reliable Performance

The B-class sedan segment has always been the most appealing in the Vietnamese market due to its affordable price, accessibility to middle-class customers, low operating costs, and ease of repair. Based on the sales figures from 2021-2022 and the first few months of 2023, it is evident that the best-selling models in this segment are the well-known names, with the Toyota Vios consistently holding the top position.

In 2022, the Toyota Vios made an impressive breakthrough, securing the leading position in the entire Vietnamese market with 23,529 units sold. According to VAMA’s sales figures, in September 2023, Toyota Vios delivered a staggering 1,496 cars to customers, marking it as the second highest sales month for the Vios since the beginning of the year.

Toyota Vios has been a household name in Vietnam for many years. As the best-selling car in the Vietnamese market, Toyota Vios has proven its quality, durability, cleanliness, and fuel efficiency. With the 2023 upgrade, Toyota Vios has undergone a series of improvements, making it a youthful, dynamic, practical, and safe car while still embodying the values that have made the Toyota brand globally renowned.

Distinctive and Dynamic Design

In this upgrade, the 2023 Toyota Vios boasts a more youthful, distinctive, and captivating appearance. The changes in the exterior design primarily focus on the front grille area, which has been expanded to give the new Vios its own unique look, setting it apart from other B-class sedans in the segment. Toyota has taken on the challenge in this generation, stepping out of its comfort zone to bring a more individualistic and fresh Vios compared to its predecessors.

Another notable detail in the upgraded Toyota Vios is the refined front headlights, now featuring a sharper angle and equipped with LED technology with Bi Projector. This is a standard feature across all 2023 Toyota Vios versions. In real-life dark conditions, we found that the LED headlights on the new Vios provide a good lighting pattern with sufficient brightness and light intensity, ensuring visibility in various road conditions.

The overall dimensions and wheelbase length of the car remain unchanged due to the retained platform. The main body of the car features notable upgrades, such as the single 6-spoke alloy wheels painted in dual tones, boasting an eye-catching design that gives the car a powerful and standout look. Vios is equipped with Bridgestone tires, providing a smoother driving experience.

The rear of the car showcases another highlight with its LED taillights and position lights strip, featuring a sharp design that exudes a sporty and classy feel.

Improved Interior Convenience

The 2023 Toyota Vios has not only become more youthful and eye-catching but also boasts upgraded convenience features for enhanced user comfort. The car now features paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, making it easier for users to overtake. The 9-inch touch screen placed in the center of the dashboard offers a clear display and responsive touch, noted for its sensitivity and providing a seamless experience. It also supports smartphone connectivity for added convenience and an enjoyable user experience. Additionally, rear passengers are provided with 2 additional USB Type C charging ports.

Furthermore, the Toyota Vios 2023 stands out with its spacious and airy interior, ensuring comfort in every seating position. Even customers over 1.75m tall can sit comfortably in the rear seats, thanks to the impressive legroom.

Moreover, compared to other cars in the same segment, the Toyota Vios is highly regarded for its spacious trunk, providing ample storage space for the entire family during long trips. Furthermore, the second-row backrest can be folded down to accommodate longer items, further expanding the luggage compartment when needed.

Upgraded Safety Technology

One of the standout features of the Toyota Vios, highly appreciated by Vietnamese users, is its excellent safety features. The car is equipped with 7 airbags, as well as ABS, EBD, BA technologies, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, rearview camera, and front/rear sensors.

Moreover, in the upgraded 2023 version, the Toyota Vios has added 2 new safety features as part of the TSS package, namely forward collision warning and lane departure warning. These are the first safety features to appear in the B-class sedan segment. The forward collision warning system is an active safety system that alerts the driver and activates brake assist or automatic braking when a collision may occur with a vehicle in front. The lane departure warning feature on the 2023 Toyota Vios operates at speeds of 50 km/h and above, immediately alerting the driver with an alarm and warning light if the car drifts out of the lane. This safety feature is highly regarded, as side collisions can be quite dangerous.

Value-for-Money Car

With valuable improvements in design, convenience, and safety technology while retaining the value from previous generations, the 2023 Toyota Vios is undoubtedly a top choice in the B-class sedan segment. Moreover, the selling price of the new Vios remains unchanged, and in some cases, even reduced compared to the previous version, ranging from 479-592 million VND, making it easily affordable for the majority of customers.

Anh Quân (forum.autodaily.vn)