Toyota Vios

My most value-for-money car to date! Bought for 45k in 2009 when COE crashed to $2… & sold it off after 7yrs for $40k! Unbeatable compared to today's overpriced COE standard

Previously owned the Vios J spec

It is a good car to drive, but it is not suitable for a family of five as the backseat is only good for two, not three if the family wants to ride in comfort.

Many cubby holes for the hoarder

Overall, it is a good car for city driving in a urban setting like Singapore

But it is hampered by its price

The car cost us over $33000 for one that can be used for two years or so

When we bought it two years ago.

I have been driving the 1st Gen Vios.. different color, different registration plates, but same design. The speedometer in the middle is no issue to me. My only concern is the fuel consumption. As it is kinda old, the fuel consumption will not be that fantastic, even though it has all along been known to consume less fuel than cars in the same range. Coming from a Kia Carens 2007, this car is a real life saver. On my carens, $30 was probably adequate for 1 day of intensive drive. With vios, $30 actually doubled the mileage.

Give me a vios anytime! With the current COE prices, it's wiser to pick up a 8 or 9 year old vios. You will not lose too much :)

As always, I look back at my vios with a smile everytime I leave.

My first car that I drove during my Driving lesson is none other than VIOS from CDC. I'm a tall guy and at first I thought I going to have difficult time to drive the car due to my height. But surprisingly, it fit me nicely and I still have a good view at the front and rear of the car.

The model that I'm currently driving is a new 2012 VIOS. There some changes but it not a great different as compare to the previous 2012 model. Interior is still remain the same as previous 2010 model. The front grill no change, the HID, a dark color on the side vs transparent on the 2010 model.On the back of the car, some minor change on the car plate side. So I'm not sure why BM want to list as new 2012 VIOS.

Overall, when driving this car, it really suit me as I'm not those that like to zoom zoom ..the car is good enough for family and point A to B. Great FC and handling is good too.

Its extremely fuel saving with the car being able to clock about 14.6km/l almost everytime. It is a wonderful car to drive and with a nice look especially with its bodykit. Reliable car and powerful when you need it to be.

What to say when fuel price is all time high!

Fuel efficient , nimble, reliable... what more do you want?

Average Fuel consumption is 13km+/L , the best is 15km+/L when driving to Seremban Malaysia, to my brother in law home town.

Nimble, this helped after changing to an after market adjustable suspension, + a 17" wheel. this car just superbly easy to control, with a good steering feedback. Saved me from an accident before by quickly diverting to another lane with no car in the way. this car is just very responsive.

This is my side on the experience with the car anyway.

Toyota Vios is my first car, and has so far been very reliable. The performance is satisfactory and the fuel consumption was the pull factor for me. It is ideal family car for me since there are 3 members in my family. Only gripe is the soundproofing is not very good, can hear a lot of road noise when driving but it not a major problem after I turn on the radio

What is budget? Don't talk about performance, modify or some other beautiful words.

This is an entry level budget sedan.

I bought in 2009 July. M/T E. FC at least 15km/L, highest I hit is 16.4km/L, for city drive. Petrol Malaysia Shell VPower. FC at 15.5km/L pump esso 5000. For a 1.5L car this FC is good. I believe most of the people agree with me.

Well, you will say jazz save more petrol. Prius save more lor, can you afford it? I get this vios at only 47k the time jazz is 65k. I drive 15k per year u think the petrol i used more than jazz? i don't think so.

Interior design also not bad what. i drive BMW 5 b4, yes, interior shiok. but most basic function vios have. what do you want man? a display, u modify lor. jazz have? cerato have? latio have? Don't tell me fit have a screen display, i buy vios + modify a DVD system + audio still cheaper than fit.

Although it is noisy... if you drive van before you will know vios is still good. i drive jazz and airwave just feel slightly better lor.

Max speed hit 160km/h feel i m flying. rpm only at 3.5k.

Overall it is a good ENTRY level BUDGET sedan.

This car has a good balance between the price and the quality you get. Good engine response. Very value for money. most importantly its TOYOTA

My personal Record

Everyday City Driving in Singapore normal 8 to 5 job.

Best fuel consumption Speed = Constant 75km/h

Best distance per tank achieved :

725km per tank ( 42 Litre ) = 17.25 k/L

** Not much Mode**

*add Strut bar in front

*Change air intake filter.

Had been rented this car from ORIX JB from an emergency call at kelantan... Started journey on 9.30pm from JB, reached Kota Bahru by 5.45am... Overall, I am satisfied with the car… Excellent fc on its class… Stable although abit wobbly when handling cornering on high speed. Most of the time i speed from 120kmh even on snake roads& crossing small river's bridge (some of it will be bumpy, especially drive more than 90kmh), but i dont bother about the bridges. I just cross hundreds of it on 120kmh &d car doesn't fly... Hehe :D

Although my characteristic is "hate autos", i'll say that Vios is different from other autos on its class. It response to my "call" not like my father's car (mitsubishi lancer EX 1.5), it doesn't respond on my "call" ...

What i meant by "call" is = when required high rev& power to overtake &etc, if the car is manual, i'll enjoy more.. The power is thrilling... Overtaking 3 buses in just 7sec. If its manual, i can do it in 6 sec only.

Although i'm a "mad" driver, the fc remains low...with the swervy coastal route (route 3) & high rev after each corners + overtake about 90% of the cars, I get 14.5km/ltr with 85% of the journey with air-con on.. (only 1 car I cannot overtake...too powerful Mitsubishi GT 2.0)

I test drove this car yesterday. I am surprised with the great ride and amazing fc. It is quite simple to drive and audio system is quite okay. Overall a good car.

For FC wise, this car really is good - on non-SG highway travelling at speeds above 150/h - FC remains at about 14km/L with 3 passengers (need the weight to keep it from floating). Body being light, it has excellent pickup when it only has driver.

Turn off AC - coupled with average to good drving habits FC can be pushed to 19km/L

When buying this car, Manage your expectation and focus that it has good milage fuel saving- soundproofing in almost non existant - and the rest is either average or just one fry short of a happy meal.

if you're the type of driver that requires the sound of the engine to signal when to gear shift and have a bad habit of not checking side mirrors when changing lane, relying on sound of other vehicles - this is a good car for you.

-If you are those who like to play LOUD music in the car and want outside people to know that you are musically inclined - Get this CAR!!!

I should say being a first car owner, i may not know alot about cars. But 1 thing for sure this car is a fuel-efficient car, with a 13/14km per litre. The car is slightly small for a person like me standing at 1.8m tall. So far, no major/minor problems surfaced. Handling wise feel very soft not to my liking. At >110km/hr, car starts to get jerky. Engine is totally reliable being a toyota and also a vvti. Nothing can go wrong.