We’ve seen spyshots of the next-generation Toyota Vios from Thailand earlier than, however this time, as a substitute of black saggy garments, the check mule – nonetheless with TC 2050 plates – is sporting a cool camouflage wrap. This offers us a greater view of the upcoming B-section sedan codenamed D92A.
These spyshots have been posted by Autolifethailand, which says that the full mannequin change of the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Ativ (the latter is the Thai identify for the sedan, which is our Vios) is anticipated to be launched in Thailand in August this yr. This means we’re simply two months away from the world debut of this ASEAN favorite. August matches with the Q3 2022 talked about in earlier stories.
The web site says that the new Vios will include two engine choices in Thailand – a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine (as a result of eco automobile) and a brand new 1.5 litre hybrid. Why hybrid? Well, it’s as a result of of Thai incentives for electrified autos, the similar motive why the Toyota C-HR and new Honda HR-V are hybrid-solely in the Land of Smiles.
The 1.5L hybrid powertrain may very effectively be the similar one used in the JDM Toyota Aqua a.k.a. Prius c. In that hatchback, launched in July final yr, an Atkinson-cycle model of the newest 1.5L Dynamic Force three-cylinder engine that makes 91 PS/120 Nm is mixed with two electrical motors and a planetary gearset. The bigger of the motors produces 80 PS/141 Nm. The newest European Yaris and Yaris Cross even have this hybrid combo.
While the Honda City has been available as a hybrid for some time now, we’ve by no means had a “Vios Hybrid” earlier than – this might be the first one. Also, the pure-ICE choice is 1.2L for Thailand solely, because it’s the eco automobile restrict there – the Yaris/Vios ought to proceed with a 1.5L elsewhere.
Looks huge for a compact sedan, doesn’t it? It has been mentioned that the new Vios is constructed on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), which underpins fashions like the Perodua Ativa/Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize in addition to the Toyota Avanza/Toyota Veloz/Daihatsu Xenia.
The sedan’s physique is meant to be impressed by the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan concept from the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). That’s excellent news, and the curved roofline of the mule and its shoulder line do certainly bear resemblance to the crimson showcar.
What do you suppose? Previous spyshots and a gallery of the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan are hooked up under.
GALLERY: 2023 Toyota Vios spyshots
GALLERY: Daihatsu DN F-Sedan idea
