RELIABILITY comes to the fore when we talk about the Vios.

It is synonymous with what we have come to know and trust with a Toyota. 

And out of all of them the Vios is one of the automaker's hottest car on the street - proof with the many you see on the road.

But the 4th generation Vios is more than just about dependability. The B-segment sedan is now more about a refreshed experience than simply being new.

Take its exterior design for example. The new look holds some performance-based qualities you would normally only find in sportier (pricier) cars.

Spats in certain areas of its body guide airflow and air vents to enhance the cooling performance of the brakes.

Rear air spats control and suppresses airflow on the tyres while accelerating underside flow to balance with the upper side for improved stability. The aeroblades for the windscreen wipers are also specially designed for less wind resistance.

Then there's the new Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform which the car is built on. Drive the car for a bit and you'll find that the new Vios comes with a leap in stability performance no matter the speed you're going at.

This is mostly due to its longer wheel base, large-diameter wheels, and a suspension setup comprising MacPherson struts at the front and rear torsion beam.

Pair the platform with a re-tuned 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder engine, a new smoother 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic continuously variable transmission, and the car's lighter frame for the most performance you can get out of a standard Vios.

Better yet, it is the only B-segment in the market to boast such a performance-robust platform.

Depending on the variant, you'll also be getting paddle shifters and disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels for the ultimate sportiness found in a B-segment sedan.

A longer wheelbase also means the car's dimensions are marginally increased over the previous model for more comfort in the cabin, which also sees a new infotainment operating system with improved resolution display that can connect wireless with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

You also get access to Toyota’s Vehicle Telematics System (VTS) that opens up a host of mobile related features through the Toyota My App such (downloadable on Google Play or Apple App store) as tracking and monitoring the status of your vehicle as well as the Remote Engine Start (RES) function – VTS is available at no charge for the first three years of ownership.

All that performance and comfort is assured with the presence of the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite to get you safety to your point of destination. 

This means the Vios comes with a range of safety features such as Pre-Collision Braking (PCB), Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Prevention System (LDPS), Auto High Beam (AHB), Lane Keeping Control (LKC) and Front Departure Alert (FDA).

This comes on top of 6 SRS airbags, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Pedal Misoperation Control (PMC) 

The new PMC safety feature suppresses engine output if an obstacle like a wall is detected ahead when the pedal is depressed, with brakes applied if necessary.

Priced from RM90,600 on the road without insurance, the new Vios is not only just as reliable but also more comfortable and fun than it has ever been - further bolstered by the inclusion of a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage. 

Not to mention that owning a Toyota model also means being supported by a robust network of 100 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) centres strategically located nationwide – managed by a team of trained care experts who are dedicated towards customer satisfaction far beyond vehicle sales. 

It comes as part of the Toyota experience to deliver fast service and to provide genuine part benefits.

This includes having your Toyota being serviced in under 60 minutes with Express Maintenance, a convenient "while-you-wait" periodic maintenance service at selected Toyota Service Centres.

Execution comes in the form of two skilled technicians working simultaneously through the utilization of new tools in designated work bays to ensure that every aspect of your vehicle is taken care of.

Toyota's highly trained technicians are also constantly updated with the brand's latest technology so that they can see to all your vehicle’s repair needs and receive repairing in accordance with Toyota’s repair manuals. 

Expect a full diagnosis to repair your engine, components, or chassis, and alongside a service and warranty for workmanship and Toyota Genuine Parts - component repair services for shock absorber, tyres, battery, brake pad and engine mount.

All Toyota Genuine Parts come with a 12-month or 20,000 km warranty, whichever comes first. Labour warranty lasts for three months from date of invoice or 5,000 km, whichever comes first.

The effort that goes into making sure that the Toyota experience and product quality lasts throughout the customer’s lifetime ownership is what ensures their model retains a high resale value even with the passing of time. 

Rest assured you’re buying into an investment and see for yourself the reason why Toyota and its models remain as market leaders in the industry.

For more information, visit https://www.toyota.com.my or call the Toyota freephone line at 1-800-8-TOYOTA (869682).