According to the most recent issue of the Industrial Property Gazette published by the Intellectual Property Office, Daihatsu, a subsidiary of the Toyota group, has filed for industrial design protection in Vietnam for the new Toyota Vios model. This suggests that the latest generation of the Vios will soon be introduced in our country, replacing the current facelifted version.
The new Toyota Vios, which is the fourth generation of the model, has already been released in several Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia. There have been rumors circulating about its arrival in Vietnam in 2022. However, the Toyota Vios 2023, which was launched on May 10th, turned out to be a minor upgrade with only subtle changes to the car’s front and the addition of some new features.
The development of the fourth-generation Toyota Vios was affected by a safety testing scandal involving the ASEAN NCAP in April of this year. This incident resulted in criticism being directed towards both Daihatsu and the Toyota parent company. The car model was retested and still met the safety standards, so it was allowed to continue being sold on the market.
The new generation Toyota Vios is based on the entirely new Daihatsu New Global Platform (DNGA). It boasts a longer wheelbase compared to its predecessor, providing a more spacious and comfortable interior.
The design of the new Toyota Vios has undergone a comprehensive transformation in comparison to its predecessor. The front of the car features angular LED headlights and a large trapezoidal grille, giving it a striking appearance. The B-segment sedan has a sportier feel with its fastback style. The rear of the car stands out with a decorative strip on the edge of the trunk lid, connected to the smaller and more angular taillights, giving it a sturdy and contemporary look.
Inside the new generation Vios, the interior design is minimalist and modern. It includes a centralized 8-9-inch touchscreen integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, the car is equipped with a series of high-end interior features that go beyond its segment, such as an electronic parking brake, adjustable 64-color LED ambient lighting, a smart Start/Stop system, push-button start, and a smart key.
The new Vios also comes with the Toyota Safety Sense safety technology package. The top-end version of the car includes intelligent safety functions like pre-collision warning, lane departure warning, forward vehicle movement warning, pedal misoperation protection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, reverse cross-traffic warning, rear/front view cameras, and a panoramic view camera.
Under the hood, the new generation Toyota Vios is powered by a 1.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, producing 94 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. It is paired with a Super CVT-I continuously variable transmission and features front-wheel drive.
(Photos: Ipvietnam, Autolife Thailand)
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