Rumour: Toyota Yaris Ativ / Vios to debut at 2018 Auto Expo

A few days back the Toyota Yaris Ativ / Vios sedan was spotted in Bangalore. Now, a media report suggests that the car is set to be unveiled at the upcoming 2018 Auto Expo and it could be formally launched sometime in 2018.

The Toyota Yaris Ativ is currently sold in various South East Asian countries. In Singapore, the car is sold under the Vios badge. The report suggests that we will get the Singapore-spec Vios here in India. 

In Singapore, the Toyota Vios is offered in two variants - E and G. The overall length of the Vios is 4,425 mm and it measures 1,730 mm in width and has a height of 1,475 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2,550 mm and the ground clearance 133 mm while the fuel tank capacity is 42 litres. 

The Vios' front fascia is similar to the Corolla Altis. It features large sweptback headlamps with projector lamps and the Toyota logo in the centre. The front bumper has a large V-shaped air dam with fog lamp pods on either side. The rear features wraparound tail lights while the rear bumper comes with integrated reflectors. On the inside, it has a three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel and a 3-pod instrument cluster. The centre console has silver trim around it and houses a touchscreen infotainment system and the climate control module.

The Singapore-spec Vios is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol engine that produces 105 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of peak torque @ 4,200 rpm. The same engine will reportedly be offered in India and is likely to be paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed CVT. Toyota has no plans to launch a diesel version for now.

The Toyota Yaris Ativ / Vios sedan will compete with the Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento and the likes. That said, Toyota is yet to confirm the Vios for India. 

Source: Autocar India