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2015 Toyota Vios first drive review

Toyota has a gap to fill in its portfolio " but is the Vios good enough to take on a 17-year old veteran and some sprightly newcomers in the C segment?

Overdrive|May 03, 2015, 19:14:52 IST

Toyota hasn’t had as successful a run in the C segment as it would have liked. The Etios was built with India in mind and while Toyota was successful in keeping prices low, the perceived lack of quality in the cabin and drab design didn’t do the car any favours. While it was initially intended to compete against cars like the Honda City it drifted a segment lower where it fights for sales with vehicles like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Ford Classic and has also become more of a fleet owner favourite. Those who bought it are happy with the way the car runs and the low costs of maintenance. But there is still a gaping hole in Toyota’s C segment line-up. The segment is currently one of the hottest parts of the market. The company obviously recognises that which is why we’ve been seeing mules of the Vios sedan being tested around the Toyota plant. Rather than wait for ...Continue Reading...

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