Verdict
The RM103,900 Toyota Vios is the sensible buy because the RM6,000 saving does not cost you any hybrid-system output, driver-assistance kit or cabin equipment: both use a 90 hp 1.5 litre hybrid petrol engine, a 79 hp motor and a 0.76 kWh battery. The RM109,900 Toyota Vios spends that gap on 17-inch alloys, 205/50R17 Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres and a matching 17-inch spare, replacing the lower trim’s 16-inch wheels and Toyo Proxes CR1 tyres. Buy the pricier car only if that wheel-and-tyre package matters to you.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want to save RM6,000 without giving up the 90 hp hybrid drivetrain, six airbags, adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you will pay RM6,000 extra for 17-inch alloys, Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres and a matching full-size 17-inch spare.
Key differences
- Price: RM103,900 vs RM109,900
- Wheels: 16-inch alloys vs 17-inch alloys
- Tyres: 195/60R16 vs 205/50R17
- Factory tyres: Toyo Proxes CR1 vs Continental PremiumContact 6
- Spare wheel: full-size 16-inch alloy vs full-size 17-inch alloy
Hybrid
- RM6,000 lower purchase price
- Same 90 hp engine, 79 hp motor and 0.76 kWh battery
- Same six airbags, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- 16-inch alloys instead of 17-inch alloys
- Toyo Proxes CR1 tyres rather than Continental PremiumContact 6
Hybrid GR Sport
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres in 205/50R17
- Matching full-size 17-inch alloy spare
- Costs RM6,000 more
- No extra listed safety, infotainment or hybrid-system equipment over the RM103,900 Toyota Vios
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM103,900✓ | RM109,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp at 5,500 rpm | 90 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 79 hp | 79 hp |
| Motor Torque | 141 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 0.76 kWh | 0.76 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 465 litres | 465 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Alloy | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Bench | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Hybrid Battery | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Hybrid Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Hybrid vs Hybrid GR Sport FAQ
Is the Toyota Vios or Toyota Vios better?
The RM103,900 Toyota Vios is better value, as it matches the RM109,900 version’s hybrid hardware, safety systems and cabin equipment. The pricier Toyota Vios is the choice only for its 17-inch wheels and Continental tyres.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM6,000: the lower-priced Toyota Vios costs RM103,900 and the higher-priced Toyota Vios costs RM109,900.
What does the RM6,000 extra buy on the pricier Toyota Vios?
It buys 17-inch alloys, 205/50R17 Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare. The lower-priced car has 16-inch alloys, 195/60R16 Toyo Proxes CR1 tyres and a 16-inch alloy spare.
