Tuesday, September 18, 2007

New Models for 2007


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The all New Toyota Vios



Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) brings a new sense of feeling and vision with the all new Vios passenger car. The introduction of this progressive vehicle that has evolved from its predecessor is a remarkable addition to Toyota’s vehicle line up. With its new developments in both its interior and exterior features, the all new Vios boasts a more ergonomic yet sporty design. The 1.5-liter and 1.3-liter automatic and manual transmission variants are equipped with more enhanced safety and performance features that will surely provide a comfortable yet blissful experience. The All New Vios will be available in the Philippine market by the end of the August of 2007.being sold in the Malaysian market, the Toyota Yaris. Of course, trim level and some other variables are changed here and there with the different regions.
Vios in the Philippines
The first generation model of the Vios was launched in the Philippines in the year 2003. Ever since then, it has yielded an overwhelmingly positive response of being the market leader for the passenger car segment capturing over 45% share of small passenger car, mid and low segments. Its fuel efficient and powerful engine lead to its success in bagging several awards including being the best subcompact sedan from various local car award groups and the 2006 Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Economy Run.
In November of 2005, the Vios was further enhanced with smarter features that helped the model attain an unrivaled position of being the best selling passenger car in the Philippines for the year of 2006. For the same year, garnering 9,406 units sold, it became the second best selling vehicle next to the Innova.
The All New Vios will be locally manufactured in the Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.