The Toyota Vios (2007-2013)

Second generation (XP90; 2007–2013)

The new Vios is essentially a re-badged Belta sedan, which was launched in April 2007. The model code for cars with 1.5 litre 1NZ-FE engines is NCP93 and is only available where the Vios is marketed, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand. As was the first generation Vios, the second generation Vios is assembled at Thailand's Toyota Gateway Plant and also at the Philippines Santa Rosa, Laguna Plant.

In the USA, Canada, the Middle East and Australia, it is marketed as the Yaris Sedan, replacing the Echo sedan, with production sourced from Japan. In Japan, it is named as Toyota Belta. The Vios is the top selling car in Southeast Asia in 2009.^[11]

The new Vios was designed for more comfort rather than handling. Interior is much upgraded with more convenience features, and flat rear floor.

In the Philippines, the second generation Vios was launched in 2008 in 3 versions: 1.3 J, 1.3 E and 1.5 G. All variants were available with a 5-speed manual transmission, the G variant also with a 4-speed automatic.

The 1.5 G Limited XX Edition was released in July 2008. This is the same as the G variant, but came with HID headlights, 17" 10-spoke alloy wheels and a small rubber spoiler. The 1.5 S also got this spoiler and different 17" Rota Bolognia Mags with 205/45 tires. The G XX Limited and S variants were released in different colour schemes.

A face-lifted model was launched on April 6, 2010, with a new front grille, new headlamp and tail lamp assemblies, and newly designed 15" alloy wheels (for the G grade). It was still available in three variants: the base 1.3 J mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, the 1.3 E, with the choice of a 5-speed manual or the now available 4-speed automatic transmission, and the 1.5 G, still with the choice of a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission.

For 2012, a 1.3 litre engine for the G variant was released, and it was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, then later a 5-speed manual transmission. Also available from 2012 was a variant lower than the J variant called the 1.3 Base which came only in a 5-speed manual transmission. In 2013, the 1.5 TRD Sportivo variant was released.

During its entire period on sale, the second generation Vios was the best selling car in the Philippines helping Toyota to maintain its status as the best selling brand in the country with a fairly large margin.

Pros:

• Very Fuel Efficient Engine ( Chain Driven )
• Low end torque - great for city driving!
• Improved Interior and ergonomics

Cons:

• Same Engine as 1st generation
• Plastic Feel Interior
• Stiff suspension but bearable.

Used Car Price as of May 2017 

( These prices may vary from overall quality of the vehicle Year Model, may it be X-Taxi, All-Stock, etc)
1.3J range from (Php 210,000 to 230,000 )
1.3E range from (Php 220,000 to 260,000 )
1.5G range from (Php 240,000 to 320,000 )

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The Toyota Vios (2003-2007)

First generation (XP40; 2002–2007)

The Toyota Vios (Japanese: トヨタ ・ヴィオス^? Toyota Vu~iosu) is a four-door subcompact sedan produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, primarily for emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Introduced in 2002, the Vios serves as the replacement to the Tercel (marketed as Soluna in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore), which filled the Asian subcompact or B-segment class, below the Corolla and Camry which are also sold in the region. Beginning 2005, the Vios was also marketed alongside its hatchback complement, the Yaris in most Asia Pacific countries. The second generation Vios is known as the Yaris sedan in the United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago,^[2] Jamaica, the Middle East and Australia.

The name Vios is derived from Latin and means "to move forward".

The Vios in the Philippines has three grades: the base 1.3 J with a l4 2NZ-FE VVT-i engine, 13" steel wheels and a central instrumental digital display. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.5 G is the top-of-the-line segment, either mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission, and the same wheel as to that of the E variant.

Engines

The 1NZ-FE is a 1.5 L (1497 cc) conventional Otto-cycle variant of the 1NZ-FXE with VVT-i. The engine block is found in many Toyota models assembled in Japan and Asian countries. It retains the same bore and stroke, but the compression ratio is lowered to 10.5:1. Output is 81.2 kW (109 hp) at 6000 rpm with 141 Nm (103 lb·ft) of torque at 4200 rpm. The redline is 6400 rpm.

The 2NZ-FE is a 1.3 L (1298 cc) version built in Japan. Bore is 75 mm and stroke is 73.5 mm, with a compression ratio of 10.5:1. Output is 63 kW (84 hp) at 6000 rpm with 121 Nm (89 lb·ft) of torque at 4400 rpm.The Toyota 2NZ-FE 1.3 L engine was designed in 1999 with Otowa Yamaha as the head engineer of the project. Toyota introduced the VVT-i system on the 2NZ-FE to improve fuel efficiency and emissions.

Fuel Effeciency for both cars are amazing. 15-18Km/L 

Pros:

• Very Fuel Efficient Engine ( Chain Driven )
• Low end torque - great for city driving!
• Very easy to maintan

Cons:

• Compact back passenger Seats
• Plastic Feel Interior
• Stiff suspension but bearable.

THE SPECS
Engines: 1,298cc 2NZ-FE and  1,497cc 1NZ-FE I4 gasoline
Power: 84hp @ 6,000rpm (1.3), 107hp @ 6,000rpm (1.5)
Torque: 121Nm @ 4,400rpm (1.3), 141rpm @ 4,200rpm (1.5)
Fuel Consumption: 9-11km/L (city); 10-14km/L (highway) (*estimated and varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Suspension: Front independent McPherson strut; rear rigid axle, ETA beam with stabilizer

Used Car Price as of May 2017 
( These prices may vary from overall quality of the vehicle, may it be X-Taxi, All-Stock, etc)
1.3J range from (Php 150,000 to 185,000 )
1.3E range from (Php 165,000 to 220,000 )
1.5G range from (Php 185,000 to 235,000 )

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