Toyota Vits X-Cite

by Phillip S Maboya 

I remember when the Toyota Vits was launched in SA and people were saying that 'Toyota has a new Kwid'. Months after the car was launched, Toyota decided to add a new variant into their Line-up the X-Cite. 

The X-Cite comes more stylish and attractive not forgetting affordability. 

Images by Toyota

WHAT DOES THE VITS X-CITE COME WITH? 

Exterior:

• Bold swept-back headlights
• Teardrop rear light clusters 
• Distinctive chrome grille
• Front fog lamps
• Glossy smoked 15-inch alloy wheels
• Color-matched door handles and exterior

The new Vitz X-Cite model ups the styling ante by introducing X-Citing orange accents garnishing the front fog lamps, while also adorning the rear spoiler. It’s further echoed in the unique X-Cite badging and the flash of orange brushing the protective grey side molding which is unique to this model.

Interior: 

The X-Cite comes with an audio system that features:

• Bluetooth
• Aux
• USB 

The XR X-Cite MT boasts:

• Four-speaker sound system as part of the integrated touchscreen infotainment system featuring Bluetooth and USB functionality.

The latter also has:

• Apple Carplay
• Android Auto

Incorporated to allow users connection to their smart devices via the vehicle’s infotainment system and to access various phone Apps such as 

• Maps
• Spotify

Touches of orange do great justice in balancing the predominantly black- hued interior. In the cockpit, it is the air-vent cowls and the gear frame bracket that sport the orange tone.

Safety Features:

• ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
• EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) is standard as is VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
• HAC (Hill-Assist Control) which prevents you from rolling back when you stop on an incline.
• Driver and passenger airbags
• Pretensions with force limiters for the front seatbelts 
• Child locks and ISOFIX enablement

XR models are kitted with an immobilizer and integrated alarm.

The Vits X-Cite comes with a best-in-class 295L of boot space.

DRIVING THE VITS X-CITE 

Engine: Under the bonnet of the Vits X-Cite is a 1-litre petrol engine that gives one 49kW an 89Nm of torque.  

Fuel Consumption: Toyota claims that the Vits will consume just 4,4 L per 100km.

HOW MUCH DOES THE VITS X-CITE COST?

• Toyota Vitz 1.0 5MT X-Cite R 189 900.00
• Toyota Vitz 1.0 XR X-Cite 5MT R 219 900.00

All Vitz models are sold with a 2-year/30 000 km Service Plan. A 3-year/100 000km warranty is also provided. Service intervals are pegged at 12 months/15 000km. Customers can also purchase additional service plan and warranty options via the extensive 220-strong dealer network.

Tags: Toyota SA, Toyota Vits, Vits X-Cite

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