Toyota is gearing up to launch the 2025 Toyota Vios Hybrid in Thailand this coming August 2025, setting the stage for a fuel-efficient contender in the B-segment sedan segment — and possibly a direct rival to the Honda City e:HEV. The Vios that we are familiar with here is sold as the Yaris Ativ in Thailand.
Spyshots of the purported Vios Hybrid surfaced as early as September 2023, but went radio silence in the following months.
UPDATE: Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the 2025 Toyota Vios Hybrid – More details here.
According to a recent report by AutolifeThailand, the upcoming 2025 Toyota Vios Hybrid will likely be powered by the same hybrid system as the Toyota Yaris Cross, which consists of:
- 1.5-litre 2NR-VEX Atkinson-cycle petrol engine
- Output: 91 PS and 121 Nm
- Electric motor: 80 PS and 141 Nm
- Battery: 0.7-kWh lithium-ion
- Combined output: 111 PS
- Fuel economy (Yaris Cross benchmark): Up to 26.3 km/L (test cycle unspecified)
Expected features of the 2025 Toyota Vios Hybrid
Aside from the hybrid powertrain, the Vios Hybrid is expected to carry over most features from the top-spec petrol Vios, including:
- Automatic LED headlights with Follow Me Home
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Automatic climate control with rear air vents
- Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) ADAS suite
- Likely to include Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Will the 2025 Toyota Vios Hybrid come to Malaysia?
At the time of writing, UMW Toyota Motor has yet to confirm whether the Vios Hybrid will be introduced in Malaysia. If launched locally, it could be the first non-national hybrid sedan in its segment since the debut of the Honda City e:HEV, which is currently priced from RM 111,900.
Given the growing focus on electrification and fuel efficiency, the Vios Hybrid could fit well into Malaysia’s B-segment market — especially if priced competitively below RM 120k.
