Nothing has gone wrong so far.
The car is a dollar for value car. So far the car is fuel efficienct. It runs about 600km on a full tank.
The sports edition comes with front & rear fog lamps. Useful for long distance trips up to KL.
Cornering at high speed is stable with no over-steering. Although it is a sports edition, it does not perform like one as it has a 1.5L engine with a rather slow pick up from zero acceleration. Once it has accelerated, it is pretty stable up to 125km/h.
Although it is not as spacious as the Toyota Corolla (Altis), it is a good buy for a family unit of 4.
I am an owner of a Toyota Vios and I totally disagree with the statement about the car's performance. For your info the performance of a car is NOT determined by the c/c of the car rather than the power to weight ratio. The Vios has one of the most efficient engines in its class. Its 0-100kmph acceleration time is 9.8secs which beats many higher c/c cars because it has got 109hp compared to a kerb weight of about 940kg. For a comparison, there are only 2 cars in PROTON that have a faster acceleration (8.8secs) which is the Putra and the Satria GTI and the both of them have 1.8L engines. So imagine how powerful the Vios 1.5L engine is! I test drove the Vios 7 times and did extensive research before I bought it so trust me when I say that the car is an excellent buy in all aspects.
It's nice to hear so much of good things about VIOS's fuel efficiency, but unfortunately, I feel otherwise. I'm driving the 'S' model for the past 2 months, and the problems are as follows:
1. On my last 3 top-ups, I need to top-up after only covering 390km, 420km and 360km! This was a far cry from what I've known from other VIOS users, with an average of 520km. I always top-up when I hit the last bar of the fuel gauge. I've appraoched the local distributor, bout this problem, but was told that it could be due to my driving habits, or also because of the 15" rim which I've changed to. From info gathered from auto specialists, changing of rims to the next bigger levels should affect the fuel consumption at an average of 20km only, whereas, I'm losing about 160km! I drove one of my friend's VIOS, and am able to cover 510km on the same route I usually travelled with my own VIOS. So, I believe that my driving habits are not that bad after all!!
2. I can only start my engine after a few cranks, in most occasions. I don't think this is a normal situation for new cars, regardless, of whether it's a VIOS or other models/brands. During my first servicing, I voiced-out this problem. After some inspection, I was told that the car is perfectly all-right. Subsequently, when I checked the job-report, I was amazed that they only checked the battery condition, which, of course should be OK since it's a brand new battery. But, the starter system was not checked at all!
3. My fuel gauge only drops to the next lower level for the first two bars. After which, I need to switch-off and re-start the ignition system to see the actual fuel levels. For example, I know that I've travelled a reasonable distance, but the fuel level did not drop. I need to off and on again the system, after which I can see the fuel level dropped to the next lower level.
Can anyone assist me with my problems?
It is good to hear comments for other countries about Vios.
On Dec'04, I just bought a 1.3E M/T Vios and on my first month run I see my car almost perfect. Specially the fuel-efficiency, I run 12-13kms per liter on my sedan.
I just like to agree on the first comment that the my 0-100kms acceleration is a bit longer. At the traffic lights when the light turn green I'm being left behind by other cars on my sides.
I own a marvelous black vios 1.5E sedan and so far I've no problem at all. I think why the fuel consumption is high is most probably they deactivate the overdrive system accidently. This occured to me while driving/cruising. Since the engine is smooth, you can hardly notice the changes of gear.
I've tried once on the highway where the spedometer reached up to 160km. I found that it's not advisable because I feel like floating. So you guys out there, drive carefully, think of your loved ones.
Been driving my vios for 2 and a half years now.
Been covering lots of road, mileage close 100k. So far the car is simply marvelous, no problem at all.
I find that the drive train is a testament to Toyota reliability. However, think can improve on the build quality.
Fuel consumption always been great, I am doing around 13.5km/liter and I am on 15" rim! What else can you ask for?? Great value, trust me!!
I've heard so much about the fuel frugality of the Vios. Anyone with comments about driving the car to Genting Highlands?
Have owned a Vios E 1.5 for 1.5 years (late 2004)
Pros:
-Quiet smooth gear change
-Brisk pickup from standstill
-Excellent fuel economy (15.5km/lit town cycle)
after tire change and increased inflation (F 33psi & R 31psi) to reduce rolling resistance.
-Bright headlights that turn nights into days.
-Convenient keyless boot relase.
Cons:
- Noisy trembling engine after 2800 rpm
- weak high-end pull.
- poor road handling especially on the straight at above 100km/h.
- poor fitment of metals panels & plastic trims inside and out.
- poor equipment level (stock tyres & rims (175/14/65 GY NCT5), audio, seats, dashboard etc).
- Expensive (Rm25k more for 200cc larger engine than the Perodua Myvi 1.3 which has ABS, dual Airbags, and Dvvt engine
Have owned a Vios E 1.5 for 1.5 years (late 2004)
Pros:
-Quiet smooth gear change
-Brisk pickup from standstill
-Excellent fuel economy (15.5km/lit town cycle)
after spark plug change(bosch Super 4 heat range 5-6) & tire change and increased inflation (F 33psi & R 31psi) to reduce rolling resistance.
-Bright headlights that turn nights into days.
-Convenient keyless boot relase.
Cons:
- Noisy trembling engine after 2800 rpm
- weak high-end pull.
- poor road handling especially on the straight at above 100km/h.
- poor fitment of metals panels & plastic trims inside and out.
- poor equipment level (stock tyres & rims (175/14/65 GY NCT5), audio, seats, dashboard etc).
- poor service quality at service center.
- Expensive (Rm25k more for 200cc larger engine than the Perodua Myvi 1.3 which has ABS, dual Airbags, and Dvvt engin
Actually I have a Toyota Vios, this cars have many problems.
That is :
1. Poor Handling - When I drive to Genting Highland at the speed of 40km/h, it is not comfortable in the corners. It feels like it cannot hold its line and wants to understeer.
2. Poor Engine - The 1.5 c. c VVT-i engine actually is not that powerful. The speedometer cannot reach 185km/h when the accelerator is flat on the floor.
3. - The stabiliser bars is not good at handling at all compare to Toyota Camry because it does not help in taking high speed corners. The Proton Waja stabiliser bars is greater than Toyota Vios when taking corners. Maybe because of VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
4. Noisy Sound - wind noise is loud after exceeding 140km per hour
5. Sport Rims - Not enough to support the cars because of smaller 15" inches rims. Actually toyota vios must put 16" inches rims and must wider like BMW. For goods in handling and styling.
6. Noise of Engine - The 1.5 VVT-i engine actually cannot fit to a toyota vios because of heavy weight. Then, the car also have the trouble of less torque. That is 142Nm/4200rpm.
From this trouble above create a noise of the engine. It's take about 3000rpm to feel the pickup condition. This is the big problem for the cars.
7. Air Conditioner problem - It's comes a noise when I drive for a years. This noise is surprisingly to me because before that never heard the sound comes from air conditioner.
8. Less of turbo charge - If a cars is have a intercooler turbo charge, usually is better fuel efficient and have superior power. Because of restriction from government policies, this turbo charge is cannot install at my local cars. Unlike Thailand, their toyota vios is full of intercooler turbo. It's takes 9.8 sec accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and top speed can reach 200 km/h. This will have the sporty looks for toyota vios
9. Indicator light did not have at the side mirror of toyota vios. Actually for luxury sedan may have this, I don't know why the manufacturing of toyota vios did not have this accesories. This may have an accident occur because of the indicator light that did not mension to the side motorcyclist.
10. Normal looking - For this purpose, I means is the interior, bad looking unlike the honda city, luxurious interior looking and have seven speed CVT modes.
Hey guys, let's make a fair comments in the forum. Do not make comparison with other made or other models like Camry, BMW and so forth. Apple to apple comparison... please!!! If not, we will be landed in an endless debate....
My wife owned a Vios 1.5G and me own an Altis 1.8L, needless to say, Toyota has scored the top sales in Malaysia apart from Proton/Perodua cars in Malaysia. Toyota is the 2nd largest car maker in the WORLD!!
My wife droves VIOS, after nearly 2.5 years, she has no regret to own this car. The only problem is, the air cond cut off problem when car on standstill for prolong period (due to heavy traffic jam). Air cond cut off, leaving air blowing. This is a known problem and I have not heard Toyota is making a recall on this???
If you would seriously look at VIOS competitor - Honda City. A FROG-look, and too futuristic. Looks like you are driving Star War car. One great thing about Toyota design is, the outlook fits well across all ages.
Over to my Altis, I am satisfied.
Cheerio...SY from KL.
A few years ago, I saw a street race between a 1.3 SOHC manual Kembara with less than 88hp, and a 1.5 Vios with 109hp in Miri. That night, the white Vios challenged a silver Kemabara in front of it, in a middle range straight line road from town to Lutong. The Vios managed to overtake the Kembara, but could not shake it off. The Kembara still managed to keep a distance about 1 m at the back of the Vios!!!
Vios vs Kembara? Cut the crap! Kembara sucks. My Vios 1.5J (Auto) can beat all Malaysian cars so far. My fuel consuption is about 14km/l for 100-120km/h drive and A/C on. Full speed 185km/h with no modification.
Kembara sucks? I disagree! I ever beat wira 1.5 and iswara 1.3/1.5, 1.3 gen2 and auto vios, minor win also counted as win, right?. the only thing is how the driver drive his car. it's all depend on the driver! I do think that kemabara is a nice car! I love my kembara! oh ya! the new kembara using DVVT also known as VVT-i, does it suck also?...same/exactly same tech as Toyota. Try do some research before give comment to other people car. cheers~
Agree, that we should compare an apple to apple. Vios can be compared to Honda City and not to BMW or even to Altis. My wife owns a Toyota Vios '05 and she's very comfortable, and thankful bottomline satisfied. For us it's economical to have a 15km/liter and very good looking car, not so that futuristic design compared to City. I strongly recommend to have a Vios, especially to women.
Can someone out there let me know if you've got this problem like what I face with my Toyota Vios? I have driven this car for about 1.5 years now, and I've got a problem. When my engine is running, my red temperature and ABS system is appearing for a few seconds, then it's gone by itself, as I know it never happen. Please please please help me.