Showdown: 2009 Honda City or Toyota Belta (Vios) facelift?

With the all-new Honda City coming to Malaysia before 2008 comes to a wrap, this new B-segment sedan is set to entice present City owners to 'upgrade'. Perhaps some of the previous generation Toyota Vios owners as well?Have your pick...Click on all images to enlargeDashboards and frontal interiors:Rear three-quarter angle views:

12minutes in a New Toyota Vios 1.5G!

By Dr LongClick on images to enlargeI am not going to pretend like this is a test review of the new Toyota Vios because it isn�t, for the 12 minutes spent on-the-road is very brief. After a really short round in the driver�s seat this is what I can say:1) The engine is sprightly for a 1.5L N/A unit but still sounded coarse towards 4000-5000rpm (noisy air induction), something I hoped would've

All-New Vios prices confirmed

Reader BMW.Toyota (who has booked a new Vios 1.5S) and his sales advisor have advised on the following confirmed prices for the all-new Toyota Vios (inclusive of insurance and road tax):1.5E - RM78,7001.5G - RM84,8001.5S - RM88,100The above prices are only marginally cheaper than the indicative prices revealed earlier at the new Vios preview.Related post:http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/10/

New Toyota Vios launch...oops! I meant preview in Malaysia

UMW Toyota (UMWT) has unveiled the new Vios to the Malaysian media yesterday.Indicative prices (OTR with insurance) are as follow:Toyota Vios 1.5S � RM88,600Toyota Vios 1.5G � RM85,300Toyota Vios 1.5E - RM78,900The proven (but rather gruffy) 1.5L engine plus its 4-speed auto transmission is carried over from the first generation (bargain-basement Soluna not taken into account) Vios.Public

All-new Toyota Vios to be revealed today in Malaysia

UMW Toyota will reveal details of its locally-assembled new Vios to the media today, followed by a sneak preview to the public tomorrow (October 5th) at Mid-Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Mid-Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur.Watch this place for more details tomorrow.Related post:http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/09/all-new-toyota-vios-prices-leaked-ahead.html

All-New Toyota Vios Prices 'Leaked' ahead of Launch in Malaysia

As with most new blockbuster launches from UMW Toyota in Malaysia, prices will be known (estimated) to the car buying public a month or two prior to official launch. The upcoming 2nd(Thai and Singapore markets-only 1st gen Soluna not taken into account) generation Vios is no exception. Here are the indicative prices (OTR inclusive of insurance):Vios 1.5S - RM88,600Vios 1.5G - RM85,300Vios 1.5E -

Toyota VIOS at Bangkok Motor Show 2007

By Dr LongFor Wheels was there at the just concluded Bangkok International Motor Show 2007.Local pricing of the new Vios ranges from Thai baht 509,000 to 699,000.Here are some images of the most 'significant' new model launch at the annual Bangkok motoring event:A common after-market conversion look to be 'dressed-up' by Malaysian Toyota owners for upcoming new VIOSes in the not too distant

All-New 2007 Toyota VIOS: Below RM70k?

By Dr Long A lower-grade (truly entry-level) all-new VIOS variant is reportedly (source: The Edge Daily) being planned by UMW Toyota for greater market appeal and expand sales for 2007 in Malaysia. Estimated to be priced just under RM70,000, this will be another Avanza-like hit sequel for UMWT.Expect very basic kit for this super-budget 1.5L Japanese branded sub-compact sedan with steel rims,