INTERIOR

The interior retains its practical and clever ambiance. The "stitched plastic" and hidden vent cupholders are still there,
 much to the delight
of passengers. But this also means you get the same plastic-heavy inside.
It squeaks too much and lacks storage space.

Toyota finally got rid of the black and beige colorway for the 1.5 G variant.
 Instead, you get an all-black interior previously found only on lower variants,
with subtle chrome touches on the gauges and side air-con vents.
 You’ll also find new fabrics with cool blue accents and stitching which emphasize the side bolstering of the seats
 that provide a cushy and firm driving position. The steering wheel remains joyful to hold but still lacks an adjustable reach for drivers with short arms.


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ENGINE PERFORMANCE

The biggest change for the Vios lies in its new NR-series 1.5-liter Dual VVT-I engine,
finally getting rid of its primitive first-generation NZ-series mill.

Toyota has also done away with its old four-speed gearbox and joins the CVT bandwagon.

While the CVT reacts quickly to small changes in throttle input,
it still suffers from the same rubber band feel known to most CVTs: you hit the gas,
and the revs build faster than the car moves. Once you're up to speed though,
it maintains a decent mid-range pull providing finesse as you cruise.
Just don’t expect much from the gearbox when overtaking as it takes time to shuffle up its ratios.


FROM TOPGEAR PHILIPPINES