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Toyota Vios Fastback Or The Almera Or City Sedan

The all new Toyota Vios Fastback bookings have opened in Malaysia and in just a few days, UMW Toyota has recorded double digit interest in this all new Vios.

Priced between RM89,000 and RM96,000, this new middle class segment has grown in size and the number of safety features whilst increasing its in cabin technology.

However, it has strong rivals in this price sensitive segment which is dominated by the Honda City and the fuel sipping Nissan Almera.

Here below we offer some simple facts about the rivals before you go and make a booking for the Toyota Vios Fastback.

Vios

The completely redesigned Nissan Almera was positioned to give Malaysian car buyers new levels of refinement and safety features.

The Almera arrived with a new, lighter 1.0-liter turbo engine, HRA0, that delivered greater power and better fuel efficiency while being paired with a next generation X-TRONIC CVT with D-Step Logic and Sport mode.

Nissan Almera 2020_1.0L Turbo

Delivering a maximum power output of 99 PS with decent torque figure of 152 Nm at a low 2,400 to 4,000 rpm yet delivering remarkable fuel efficiency of 5.4L/100km sales were initially slow due to the popularity of the Honda City.

Nissan Almera 2020_1.0L Turbo

This Nissan will accelerate from 0-100km/h in only 11 seconds and a top speed of 180km/h is achievable.

Nissan Almera 2020_1.0L Turbo

Interestingly, the Honda City 1.5L (there is a also an electrified version, the e:HEV) comes with a 4-cylinder engine that delivers 121hp at 6,600rpm and 145Nm of torque at 4,300rpm mated to a CVT gearbox. The City weights in at 1,165kg.

Honda City

This Honda has a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 10.2 seconds and its top speed is 196km/h. The Honda City measures up at 4,553 long, 1,748 wide and 1,467mm in height.

Honda City

Meanwhile, this latest Nissan Almera measures up at 4,495 long which is slightly less than the Honda City, 1,749 wide which is just 1 mm wider and 1,460mm in height which is just 7 mm lower than the City.

Honda Sensing

With the all new 2023 model Toyota Vios, UMW Toyota is offering the tried and tested 1.5L engine which delivers 105hp and 140Nm of torque.

Honda

The possibility of the newer 1.2L Toyota engine arriving is still in question even though its being offered in Thailand. The segment buyers will probably ask why and end of happily taking home the reliable and simple 1.5L variant.

Honda

Honda City 1.5L VTEC ‘V’ Model Specifications

Engine: 4-cylinder DOHC i_VTEC

Capacity: 1,498cc

Gearbox: Continuous Variable Transmission

Max Power: 121PS @ 6,600rpm

Max Torque: 145Nm @ 4,300rpm

0-100km/h: 10.2 seconds

Top Speed: 196km/h

Price: RM86,561.45

Nissan Almera 2020_1.0L Turbo

Nissan Almera Turbo VLT Specifications

Engine: Inline-3, 12-Valve, DOHC, turbocharged Petrol

Capacity: 999cc

Gearbox: XTRONIC CVT

Max Power: 99hp @ 5,000rpm

Max Torque: 152Nm @ 2,600rpm

0-100km/h: 11.0 seconds

Top Speed: 180km/h

Price: RM91,310.00

Nissan Almera 2020_1.0L Turbo

 

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