UMW Toyota Sdn Bhd unveiled the Toyota Vios GR- S last night. This is a ‘sporty’ version of the current generation Vios sedan, which has been a bestseller for UMW Toyota since its first launch in January 2019.
Motorsports heritage
After a year of wheel-to-wheel ‘street’ racing with the Gazoo Racing, UMW Toyota product planners have decided to release a special edition version of the Vios sedan. This will be the very first locally-engineered model to proudly wear the Gazoo Racing Sport badge since the introduction of the GR Supra and the newly-launched GR Yaris.
The value
This Vios GR-S is the first ever GR Sport model to be produced by UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd at its advanced manufacturing facility in Bukit Raja, Klang. Sold with a choice of three colours, Silver Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Red Mica Metallic this sport infused Vios sells for RM74,623.00 for the Vios J, RM82,593.00 for the Vios E and finally the top specification Vios G sells for RM87,584.00.
Exterior enhancements
Distinguished by the exclusivity of the GR Sport badge, the Vios GR-S sports an aggressive aero-kit that comprises of a sculpted front bumper reminiscent of the GR Yaris, rear bumper fitted with a diffuser, a blacked out boot spoiler, side skirts and blacked out side mirrors. The car also projects a more powerful stance with be-spoked and blacked-out 17” inch alloy wheels wrapped with 205/45R17 low profile tyres.
Engineered within
Engineered with sports-tuned suspension for both increased handling and confidence in high speed as well as comfort, Vios GR-S is fitted with a 10-speed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) activated via sports mode and using the steering mounted paddle shifters, offering a more spirited drive, a better start up and quicker acceleration through tight corners. This new configuration allows the car to be more responsive by sustaining higher RPM range for better throttle response especially for overtaking and re-acceleration.
Cabin extras
The Vios GR-S also sports greater individualism in the interior detailed by black with red stitching suede and leather wrapped sports seats, embossed GR logo on the head rests, a three-spoke leather steering wheel, leather shift lever knob, and GR embossed floor carpets. A GR logo on the push start button let’s you know you’re driving a thoroughbred Vios, and this is further reaffirmed by the red Optitron meter panel with red needles, and GR animation on the 4.2” inch Multi- Information Display.
Where to buy
The Vios GR-S is available exclusively at all GR Garage outlets and Toyota dealers participating in the Vios Challenge. – The Vibes, December 18, 2020
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