Faults:
- Need to repaint it due to it being an old car.
- Moderate fuel consumption, 13.5km/l for mixed town and highway. Cruising at less than 3,000 RPM will save more fuel for the VVT-i engine. The max I can get is 16.2km/l.
- The engine is slightly noisy when at more than 130 km/h.
- Seats are not as comfortable if compared to a Nissan Sentra 1.6SG.
- Rear lamp rubber seal is not strong, easily stores water even after the original was replaced. You need to drill a tiny hole to allow water to leak out when there's heavy rain.
- Yellowish front lamps, which happens to all the same class models.
- Narrow rear passenger legroom, no choice, it was a compact sedan.
- UMW Toyota service center charges are scary, too expensive.
General Comments:
I acquired the car recently, an 11 year old car. All original genuine parts, non-modified from first driving until sold. It was a 1.5E with single airbag, front disc brakes and 14-inch alloy rims only.
- Chassis code NCP42, 1497cc, 1NZ-FE, DOHC, 16V, VVT-i.
- Very good acceleration, max speed up to 170km/h, all stock original, non-modified.
- Good noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) level.
- Equipped with a good 4-speaker audio system.
- Simple and stylish, well built compact sedan.
- Good balance between ride and handling with driving comfort.
- Low maintenance, less problematic electronics and reliable mechanical parts.
- Mechanical throttling system using a throttle cable.
- Proven reliable, so far no big issues, wear & tear.
21st Dec 2017, 16:16
True! Our family also has a Toyota Vios 1.5 G dual VVTi 2016 model. I agree that it is a reliable and dependable car, but I find it pretty dull and boring. Legroom space in the back is good, but for the driver, things can get uncomfortable, especially in heavy traffic or after a drive in the expressway. Reaching 80-100 kph on the expressway puts a strain on the engine and it already has a hard time maintaining the maximum speed limit here. There is absolutely a lack of enjoyment whenever I drive this car. I drove it more often when it was very new, but later on, I would rather take Uber, take a cab, or take public transportation, although I would still use this to go to rough places or whenever I just feel like it. We also have a 2013 Camry and a newly bought Fortuner, and we would use those often since they are more comfortable to drive and ride in, plus they have a more luxurious feel. This Vios is not too used often since it's just our extra car.
Alex, Philippines.