Toyota Thailand Ends Vios Production to Focus on Yaris Ativ

Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) has announced that it will no longer produce the 1.5 liter Vios subcompact passenger car. Instead, the company will focus on marketing the Yaris model range, of which the new-generation of both the Yaris (hatchback) and the Yaris Ativ (sedan) will be world-premiered in Thailand on August 9th, 2022 .

The new Yaris and Yaris Ativ will have two engine variants; 1.2 liter gasoline engine (3NR-VE) and 1.5 liter hybrid engine (M15A-FXE).

Initially the 1.2 liter version is only available at launch while the 1.5 liter hybrid version is expected to be introduced next year.

Toyota Yaris ATIV sedan in metallic grey with prominent front grille and LED headlights against black background
The new Toyota Yaris ATIV showcases premium design elements with its distinctive wide grille and sophisticated LED lighting

2023 Yaris Ativ

Dimensions

  • Length: 4,425 mm.
  • Width: 1,740 mm.
  • Height: 1,480 mm.
  • Wheelbase: 2,620 mm

Powertrain:

Engine: 3NR-VE (Gasoline)

  • Capacity: 1,197 C.C.
  • Bore & Stroke: 72.5 mm x 72.5 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 13.5:1
  • Horsepower: 92 PS at 6,000 rpm
  • Torque: 109 Nm at 4,400 rpm
  • Transmission: CVT (Super CVT-i)

Engine: M15A-FXE (Hybrid)

  • Capacity: 1,490 C.C.
  • Bore & Stroke: 80.5 mm x 97.6 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 14:1
  • Horsepower: 91 PS at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 120 Nm at 3,800 – 4,800 rpm
  • Electric Motor: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
  • Power & Torque output: 80 PS and 141 Nm
  • Battery type: Lithium ion
  • Transmission: CVT (eCVT)

New Yaris Ativ: Variants and Pricing

  • Yaris ATIV Sport – THB 539,000
  • Yaris ATIV Smart – THB 584,000
  • Yaris ATIV Premium – THB 659,000
  • Yaris ATIV Premium Luxury – THB 689,000
Country: Thailand