{"id":612,"date":"2007-10-06T22:41:32","date_gmt":"2007-10-06T14:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/i-was-here\/2007\/10\/06\/toyota-vios-launch\/"},"modified":"2007-10-06T22:41:32","modified_gmt":"2007-10-06T14:41:32","slug":"toyota-vios-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/i-was-here\/2007\/10\/06\/toyota-vios-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Vios Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We braved the Friday evening traffic to make our way to Midvalley Exhibition Center for the public launch of the new look Toyota Vios, which comes in 3 flavor instead of two previously. The new S type which has digital display and sports body kit.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0043.jpg' title='The crowd at 6pm' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0043.thumbnail.jpg' alt='The crowd at 6pm' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We reached the hall at 5.30pm, unfortunately without my camera. Had to make do with <a href=\"http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/personal\/2007\/09\/18\/pda-adventure-begins\/\">Then&#8217;s PDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0045.jpg' title='S Type Black color' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0045.thumbnail.jpg' alt='S Type Black color' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>From our amateur view, the car looks shorter in the front. After comparing the old car&#8217;s brochure and the new one, I found that the new car is actually 15mm longer, 5mm wider, and 65mm taller than the older Vios. Its touted as a compact car by Toyota, and according to them the new car focuses on three aspects: comfort, style, and safety. The engine is still the same, but the car is developed on a newer platform and GOA. The exterior and interior design were overhauled.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0039.jpg' title='In the driver seat' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0039.thumbnail.jpg' alt='In the driver seat' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Among the major highlights are electronic power steering, extra 17cm luggage area, 60\/40 split foldable back seats, leather steering, and compartments to hold drinks.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0042.jpg' title='S Type front view' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0042.thumbnail.jpg' alt='S Type front view' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The front design looks like Myvi, with the front lights bulging out a bit. The back looks a bit flat, and the lights curving around the back. <\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0038.jpg' title='Back view S Type' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0038.thumbnail.jpg' alt='Back view S Type' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The passenger area has more leg room due to shorter seats. The G and E have beige colored interior, which is likely to get stained easily. <\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0041.jpg' title='steering feels OK' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0041.thumbnail.jpg' alt='steering feels OK' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0040.jpg' title='In the driver seat' rel=\"lightbox[612]\"><img src='http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/photo_0040.thumbnail.jpg' alt='In the driver seat' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We braved the Friday evening traffic to make our way to Midvalley Exhibition Center for the public launch of the new look Toyota Vios, which comes in 3 flavor instead of two previously. The new S type which has digital display and sports body kit. We reached the hall at 5.30pm, unfortunately without my camera. 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