Toyota Vios sedan likely to be launched by early 2016 in India

Toyota will launch the new Vios sedan in the Indian car market by early next year; to get 1.4-litre D-4D diesel and 1.5-litre VVT-i petrol engine.

Toyota, the Japanese automaker will launch three new cars in the Indian auto industry in 2016. The company will introduce the new Innova, Fortuner and the Vios saloon in the country next year. All three models are likely to be unveiled at the 2016 Delhi Motor Show. Here we will talk about the Vios sedan, which is expected to be launched by the second half of 2016. The company has already started testing the sedan on Indian roads.

Toyota will launch the Vios sedan to take on the likes of Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Ciaz, Skoda Rapid and others in the league. This means that the mid-sized will be priced under Rs. 10 lakh mark, and will be positioned between the Etios sedan and the Corolla Altis. Based on the Yaris hatchback, the Vios saloon will come with quality and spacious interiors. Dimensionally, the sedan measures 4,410mm in length, 1,700mm in width and 1,475mm in height, and has a large wheelbase of 2,250mm. It is expected to get a ground clearance of around 160mm, which is good enough to tackle Indian road conditions.

The Toyota Vios sedan will be offered in two engine options. The petrol version is likely to get a 1.5-litre VVT-i engine that is good for 107bhp of power and 141Nm of torque, while the oil burner is likely to be the same 88PS, 1.4-litre D-4D engine that also powers the Etios. Both manual and automatic transmission version will be on offer.