The Toyota Vios sedan has been seen testing in India for the first time. The Vios will eventually replace the Etios sedan once it goes on sale here. Sources tell us that the Toyota Vios will be here in about two years from now. The Vios is considered to be a strategic car for emerging economies, hence, expect it to be locally produced to keep costs down.
This third-generation Vios sedan spotted testing in India is already on sale internationally since the last two years. It is manufactured principally for growing South-east Asian markets, where it is positioned below the Corolla, rivaling the Honda City in most of these countries.
The Vios sedan carries Toyota’s new design language as seen on the Corolla and Camry. When launched, the Vios could come with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that puts out 107bhp, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The 1.4-litre diesel motor will also be made available in this car. The current generation car is 4,410mm long, 1,700mm wide and has a wheelbase of 2,550mm which is the same as on the Etios sedan.
The Toyota Vios sedan could be Toyota’s answer to the Honda City, Maruti Ciaz and the updated Hyundai Verna.
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