4 small car models with 0% import tax for women
Possessing a fashionable design, easy to use and competitive price thanks to 0% import tax, small car models are about to arrive in Vietnam such as Toyota Wigo, Honda Jazz... will bring new choices for women who love cars.
As the impasse for imported cars from ASEAN is gradually being cleared, many new models promise to enter the Vietnamese automobile market in the near future. Notably, small-sized cars with fashionable designs and competitive prices... are suitable for female customers and first-time car buyers in Vietnam.
1. Honda Jazz
After Honda made efforts to fully meet the new regulations on car import conditions according to Decree 116, in early March 2018, the first Honda Jazz cars in the batch of 2,000 cars imported from Thailand by Honda arrived in Vietnam.
Honda Jazz has a youthful, dynamic design with many convenient features. |
Previously, Honda Jazz had "entered" the Vietnamese market when Honda displayed it at the Vietnam Auto Show 2017. With the style of a hatchback, this car model has a fashionable design, youthful style and personality-filled colors. In addition, Jazz is also equipped with many convenient features in the interior such as leather seats that can be customized in 4 extremely flexible mechanisms, electric power steering, automatic air conditioning cluster with touch control, 7-inch touch screen infotainment system, supporting Bluetooth/HDMI/USB connection...
Honda Jazz uses a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine that produces 118 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm combined with a CVT gearbox.
3 versions of Honda Jazz in Vietnam have prices ranging from 539 - 619 million VND |
As a car imported from ASEAN that meets the localization rate of over 40% within the bloc, all versions of Honda Jazz imported to Vietnam enjoy a 0% import tax rate. According to information just announced by Honda Vietnam, the 3 versions of Honda Jazz in Vietnam have a selling price from 539 - 619 million VND.
2. Toyota Wigo
Toyota is also gradually completing procedures to import the first batch of cars from Thailand and Indonesia to Vietnam in 2018. In addition to the new version of Fortuner, the small car model Wigo is also expected by consumers.
Toyota Wigo targets young customers who want to own a dynamic, affordable car. |
Positioned in the A-class small car segment competing with KIA Morning, Hyundai Grand i10... Toyota Wigo targets young customers who want to own a dynamic and affordable car. This model is equipped by Toyota with a 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connection, electric windows, and rear seats with the ability to fold back to expand the luggage compartment. In addition, Wigo is equipped with an ABS anti-lock braking system, front airbags for the driver and passengers, and 3-point seat belts for all seats.
Previously, the Wigo model appeared at Vietnam Motor Show 2017 with a 1KR-FE engine, 3 cylinders, 12 valves, electronic fuel injection, 1.0 liter capacity. This engine produces a maximum capacity of 65 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 89 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
Wigo uses a 1.0 liter engine, fuel efficient |
Currently, Toyota VN has not announced the official selling price for Wigo, however, if entering the Vietnamese market in the near future, Wigo promises to have a competitive price when it is subject to 0% import tax.
3. Suzuki Celerio
In the same segment as Toyota Wigo, Suzuki Celerio is also a worthy choice for women who are planning to buy a small car. Currently, Suzuki has distributed Celerio in Vietnam with only one version priced at 359 million VND. However, these versions are all in the batch of cars imported by Suzuki since the end of 2017 and are subject to 30% import tax.
Suzuki in Vietnam has a selling price of 359 million VND |
The price of Celerio promises to decrease in the near future when the next batches of cars arriving in Vietnam will enjoy 0% import tax. The design of Suzuki Celerio shows the practical simplicity of the Japanese. This model is equipped by Suzuki with halogen headlights, 14-inch alloy wheels, and rearview mirrors without integrated turn signals. Inside Celerio has a 3-spoke steering wheel with a simple design without integrated function keys, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, dual-zone air conditioning, a 2-DIN entertainment audio system with four speakers, central door locking, electric windows, etc.
According to information from Suzuki Vietnam, Celerio uses a 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine, 68 horsepower, maximum torque of 89 Nm. Celerio's combined fuel consumption is 4.8 liters/100 km.
The deadlock has gradually been cleared, cars from ASEAN that are subject to 0% import tax are starting to arrive in Vietnam, but it will take months for these models to reach consumers.
4. Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris is considered one of the most popular choices of Vietnamese women. Once distributed in the Vietnamese market, however, barriers from the new policy on imported cars have prevented Yaris imported from Thailand from entering Vietnam since the beginning of 2018.
Toyota Yaris - one of the most popular choices of Vietnamese women |
However, as the problems are gradually being cleared, Toyota Yaris promises to soon return to the Vietnamese market with a more competitive price when enjoying 0% import tax. Previously, the two Yaris versions distributed on the market were priced at 592 - 642 million VND.
This car model is not only highly appreciated for its quality and durability, but also possesses a youthful, dynamic design, compact space, convenience as well as fuel economy suitable for young customers. Yaris is currently equipped by Toyota with a 2 NR-FE engine, 1.5 liter capacity producing 107 horsepower, 140 Nm torque combined with a continuously variable transmission.
