After three years since the introduction of the fourth-generation Vios, Toyota Thailand has finally announced the arrival of a hybrid (HEV) variant for this B-segment sedan.
The introduction of the HEV variant will complement the existing Yaris Ativ offering, where the non-hybrid version comes only with a 1.2-liter engine producing 94 PS and 110 Nm.
What You Need to Know About the Toyota Vios HEV:
1. Powertrain
The Vios hybrid variant is equipped with a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with the code 2NR-VEX, generating 91 PS and 121 Nm. This is paired with an 80 PS electric motor producing 141 Nm and a lithium-ion battery pack.
The total power output reaches 111 PS, distributed to the front wheels via an E-CVT transmission.
Three driving modes are provided: Eco, Normal, and Sport.
According to Toyota, the Yaris Ativ HEV is capable of achieving a fuel consumption rate of approximately 3.6 liters per 100 km.
2. Exterior Changes
Only two hybrid variants are offered in the Thai market: Premium and GR Sport.
Roughly, not many changes are noted in the exterior of the Yaris Ativ HEV Premium, aside from the new 16-inch wheel design, HEV logo, and dark chrome finish on the upper grille and metallic grey on the lower section of the front grille.
A hidden change is that the fuel tank now has a capacity of 36 liters.
3. Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport
This variant stands out with a sportier body kit, including a redesigned front bumper, new 17-inch alloy wheels, a more prominent rear diffuser, and a black rear spoiler.
Additionally, it features recalibrated suspension, complete with front and rear stabilizer bars, and a revised electric steering system.
4. Interior
Standard features of the Yaris Ativ HEV include synthetic leather seats, a 64-color ambient lighting system, automatic climate control, PM2.5 air filtration, and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport also includes a GR logo trim and a Pioneer audio system with six speakers.
5. Safety Features & Pricing
Lastly, the safety equipment includes Toyota Safety Sense, which consists of adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and six airbags.
In the Thai market, the Yaris Ativ HEV is priced starting at THB 719,000 (approximately RM93,131), while the GR Sport variant is priced at THB 769,000 (approximately RM99,608).
