With an increased emphasis on comfort, the new Toyota Vios is a more mature and accomplished effort than its predecessor.
It may not possess the most dynamic handling characteristics, but its supple ride and impressive refinement makes it a more liveable everyday companion compared to its rivals, and a long overdue increase in safety kit puts it at the sharp end of the segment.
However, the lack of oomph is at odds with the Vios’ sporty image, and the almost offensive styling.