Tag: Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris 80 mpg, soon in UK

The new Toyota Yaris is out to prove that it is one of the most efficient vehicles on markets today. Pre-ordering in the UK is now available while the deliveries are expected to kick off on the 1st of July. One of the most exceptional things about it is the price – under £15,000 ($23,721). In other words, the most affordable Hybrid on the island for now.

There are other admirable feats that the Yaris makes. The economy for example – 80.7 mpg from a 99 bhp engine. Keep in mind that that kind of power is more than enough when we are talking about a supermini like the Yaris. This is also not at the expense of everyday luxuries. The car still has air-conditioning and an automatic gearbox as standard.

The key to that stunning economy is minimising the time on any given journey when the

petrol engine is running. These “zero-emission” periods can be as much as one third of a typical urban journey.

That means less CO2 emissions as well. 79 g/km is what comes out from behind. That means great financial relief for customers in the UK – no road tax nor a London congestion charge.

All in all, the Yaris has been a great supermini for years now, and today it still sounds great and even further, the bargain of the year.

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Source: Toyota

February 24, 2012
Yaris HSD – Small Outside Big Inside

With the introduction of the Yaris Hybrid, B-segment car fans will now be able to enjoy the low emission, refined Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive® (HSD). It’s a small packed piece of engineering that offers no compromises in terms of driving experience.

The powertrain is a full hybrid composition consisting of a petrol engine and an electric motor with an end power output of 100 DIN hp. It is an engine that offers clients class leading CO2, NOx and particulate emissions, minimal fuel consumption and low cost of overall running costs.

Downsizing of various components gives the Yaris more efficiency agility and space. (Small Outside, Big Inside are the principles of the Yaris). The 1.5 liter Atkinson Cycle petrol engine in the Yaris, is 16.5 kg lighter and 10% more compact than the 1.8-litre unit found in the Auris Hybrid. The electric motor, the Power Control Unit (PCU) and the transaxle have also been put on a diet resulting in 20% more compactness for the electric motor, 12% less volume for the PCU in comparison with the Auris Hybrid. The transaxle is shorter by 6% and lighter by 11 kg.

Toyota Yaris HSD (2012)

Design also plays a role in the overall hybrid experience in the Yaris. The Nickel Metal Hydride battery and fuel tank have been placed under the rear seats so that there is no need to sacrifice passenger space or cargo area. The Yaris is all about looking like an everyday ordinary car and performing like the ultimate, extraordinary fuel saving machine.

Hybrid Synergy Drive layout (Yaris)

Source: Toyota

February 6, 2012
Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer

Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA Show. It is the first race car built for competition in the U.S. from the next-generation 2012 Yaris SE.

The Yaris Club racer will compete in the SCCA B-spec class race category in 2012 with Action Sports Star and BMX legend Jamie Bestwick behind the wheel aiming to qualify for and compete in the 2012 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, held at the famed Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The seven-time X Games champion and former Dew Tour Athlete of the year will be on hand to talk about the Yaris B-Spec Club Racer at a Toyota press conference.

The Yaris B-Spec Club Racer was built by SportsCar Magazine utilizing an all-new second-generation Yaris SE three-door hatchback. It demonstrates how the all-new Yaris offers a cost friendly avenue for amateur racers eager to gain experience in SCCA wheel-to-wheel racing. The Yaris B-Spec Club Racer’s livery also pays homage to Toyota’s 1998 LeMans pole-winning GT-One race car, as Toyota celebrates it return to the famed racing series next year.

With the right size for drivers who need an agile and functional vehicle, the all-new 2012 Toyota Yaris Liftback features sporty styling, outstanding safety features and improved fuel economy.

The all-new Yaris features a remarkable attention to detail in the design and engineering of the vehicle. From its smart, interior design and quiet, refined passenger cabin to its responsive driving dynamics, the 2012 Yaris answers car-shoppers’ demands for a no-compromise vehicle.

Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer

Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer

EXTERIOR
– Toyota Le Mans GT-One inspired graphics
– OMP tow hooks

INTERIOR
– Autopower Industries 8-point SCCA-spec roll cage
– Autopower window net
– OMP AFFF 2.8L fire system
– OMP HTE FIA race seat
– OMP 805 6-point FIA harness
– OMP WRC steering wheel
– RLC Racing Track Commander data acquisition system

TIRES/WHEELS
– Hoosier Racing Tire A6 P205/50ZR15
– Enkei RPF1 15×7

SUSPENSION
– Cusco Zero-3 Series Suspension kit
– Cusco Center Lock Pillowball Upper Mounts

BRAKES
– Pagid RS29 brake pads

POWERTRAIN
– Toyota 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter with VVT-i
– AEM Performance Electronics EMS Series 2
– Beta Motorsports cat-back exhaust
– Church Automotive Testing custom tune
– Joe Gibbs Driven XP1 Racing Oil
– Joe Gibbs Driven Super Speedway Gear oil
– K&N air filter
– K&N oil filter

November 1, 2011
2012 Toyota Yaris – 5 Star Euro NCAP rating

2012 Toyota Yaris has earned top five-star rating for all-round safety performance by passing through Euro NCAP independent crash testing. The small city car meets all high standards for the 2011 test programme and its were good enough to comply with the higher five-star threshold that will be introduced in 2012.

2012 Yaris comes with seven airbags as standard, including a driver’s knee airbag. The driver and front passenger side airbags have a new two-chamber design that improves protection with larger cushions – eight litres for the thorax/abdomen area and 4.5 litres for the pelvis.

There are also numerous features designed to reduce the risk of injuries to pedestrians. The front bumper contains energy absorbing materials that reduce the impact energy directed at a pedestrian’s legs, and a pantograph bonnet structure also absorbs energy to protect the head and body in a collision. There is a crushable cowl louvre at the rear edge of the bonnet, and the front wings have an impact absorbing brackets.

The small car also benefits from a comprehensive package of active safety systems, including ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Corner Stability Control, Brake Assist, Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control.

2012 Toyota Yaris is available with 1.0 and 1.33-litre petrol units and a 1.4-litre D-4D turbodiesel. It also can be opted with Multidrive S, Toyota’s latest continuously variable transmission (CVT), features a manual override, sequential seven-step mode that the driver can operate using either the gearshift lever or paddle shifts on the steering wheel.

The pricing starts at just £11 170.

2012 Toyota Yaris Price

Source: Toyota

October 26, 2011

2012 Toyota Yaris Price – £11 170

Toyota has announced the new 2012 Yaris for the UK. The car will be offered in four grades – T2, TR, SR and T Spirit. Cars are available to order now, with first deliveries to customers from mid-September.

New Yaris will offer sharper, contemporary styling, a better quality, even greater agility and a breakthrough in affordable multimedia connectivity with Toyota Touch and Go.

The TR trim level comes with include15” alloy wheels, air conditioning, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Toyota Touch with touchscreen audio controls, Bluetooth and rear parking camera.

The SR is available exclusively with the 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine. It features sporty elements both inside and outside. Equipment highlights include 16” alloy wheels, rear roof spoiler, front fog lamps, part-leather upholstery, rear privacy glass and lowered suspension.

T Spirit focuses on premium features and is available in five-door format with the 1.33- litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine. The T Spirit grade includes a panoramic glass roof, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, auto-dimming rear view mirror and smart entry and start.

The engine range includes : 1.0 and 1.33-litre petrol units and a 1.4-litre D-4D turbodiesel.

The three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It delivers 68BHP at 6000RPM and 93Nm at 3600RPM. Fuel consumption has been improved by four per cent to 58.9mpg and CO₂ emissions are down by seven per cent to 111g/km.

The 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i generates 98BHP at 6000RPM and 125Nm at 4000RPM. When matched to the new Multidrive S transmission, fuel economy is 56.5mpg and CO₂ emissions are 118g/km.

Multidrive S, Toyota’s latest continuously variable transmission (CVT), features a manual override, sequential seven-step mode that the driver can operate using either the gearshift lever or paddle shifts on the steering wheel.

The 1.4-litre D-4D engine is fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and is matched to a 6-speed manual transmission. It produces 89BHP at 3800RPM and 205Nm between 1800 and 2800RPM. The fuel consumption is 72.4mpg and CO₂ emission of 104g/km.
Check out the price list, below!

2012 Toyota Yaris:

MODEL	ENGINE	OTR PRICE
T2 3dr	1.0 VVT-i 5MT	£11,170
T2 5dr	1.0 VVT-i 5MT	£11,670
TR 3dr	1.0 VVT-i 5MT	£12,260
TR 3dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i 6MT	£12,760
TR 3dr	1.4 D-4D 6MT	£14,260
TR 5dr	1.0 VVT-i 5MT	£12,760
TR 5dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i 6MT	£13,260
TR 5dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i 6MT MDS	£14,260
TR 5dr	1.4 D-4D 6MT	£14,760
SR 3dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i 6MT	£13,335
SR 5dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i 6MT	£13,835
SR 5dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i MDS	£14,835
T Spirit 5dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i 6MT	£14,385
T Spirit 5dr	1.33 Dual VVT-i MDS	£15,385

Source: Toyota

July 13, 2011

Toyota Yaris Hybrid HSD

Toyota Yaris Hybrid HSD Concept will be introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The small city car will represent just one application of the company’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technologies.

The company strategy includes full Hybrid Vehicles (HV), Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV), Electric Vehicles (EV), and Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHV).

Yaris Hybrid HSD is expected to have huge success, because it is in the B segment, which is the largest one in Europe, so the production of Toyota Yaris Hybrid should generate a lot of sales. (more…)

February 4, 2011
Yaris GT-S Club Racer – metal hornet

Yaris GT-S Club Racer boasts carbon fiber hood, Racing Lifestyle fender flares, and 13” Jongbloed wheels with Goodyear Eagle Sports Car Special drag slicks.

The small Toyota is powered by a 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 145hp at 7200RPM. The power is boosted thanks to a a K&N air intake, a DC Sports header, and Rebello Racing Engines camshafts and cylinder head work to name a few. A Mishimoto radiator and Coast Fabrication Ultra Lightweight racing muffler were also added. (more…)

November 3, 2010
Toyota Aygo and Yaris bring highest satisfaction

Aygo and Yaris are the best value for money on the market. That shows the message from the results of this year’s J.D. Power and Associates/WhatCar? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS).

Both Toyotas achieved the top ranking in the VOSS City Car and Small Car categories. The full hybrid Prius was second ranked in the Upper Medium Car category. Verso and RAV4 has been the third-ranked MPV and SUV.

Toyota offers unrivalled fuel consumption, insurance and the cost of servicing, and repairs. The study was among owners of cars around two years old. (more…)

June 3, 2010
Toyota Yaris Edge Special Edition

Toyota Australia is offering more than $500 of added value with special-edition models of Australia’s most popular compact car, Yaris. Available for a limited time, Yaris “Edge” models are based on the fuel-efficient YR 3-door and 5-door hatch versions of the top-selling range.

The special-edition cars add value to the Yaris by providing more than $1,000 of added specification for just $500. Prices start from $16,190* for the 3-door Yaris Edge with manual transmission. Toyota has replaced the YR 14-inch steel wheels with the 15-inch alloys from the more expensive YRX model. It has upgraded the standard single CD player to a six-stack system with LCD display, Bluetooth® telephone and audio streaming capabilities and USB connection. In addition, Yaris Edge gains foglamps, “Edge” branded floor mats with brushed aluminium badging and a special-edition “Edge” soft-metal badge on the tailgate.

Yaris is the top-selling car in the compact market – a segment Toyota has led for the past six years.

The company’s senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner said Yaris offers the comfort and features demanded by customers. “It also combines chic city style and great fuel economy while being easy to manoeuvre in traffic,” Mr Buttner said.

Yaris Edge can travel 700km on regular unleaded from its 42-litre tank, based on the official combined fuel economy of 6.0 litres/100km for the manual. Auto versions are nearly as good with a range of 646km. Due to its low emissions, manual Yaris models attract the maximum five-star rating on the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide – the only five-seat car in its segment to achieve the top rating. Auto models attract four stars.

Yaris is more fuel-efficient than its five main rivals – all of which rate just 3.5 stars.

The 3-door and 5-door Yaris Edge hatches are available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Standard Yaris features include twin front airbags, air-conditioning, anti-skid brakes with brake assist and electronic brake distribution, power windows and mirrors, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters for the front seats and electric power steering.

All Yaris Edge models are offered with an optional enhanced safety pack at $750 that incorporates side and curtain airbags. Metallic paint is a $300 option. The Yaris Edge has powerful yet efficient VVT-i equipped 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine.

Yaris Edge models are covered by Toyota Service Advantage – capped-price servicing of just $130 for each of the first six standard scheduled services over three years or 60,000km (whichever comes first).

July 28, 2009
Toyota Yaris TR: Now with added alloy-appeal

Toyota has made some seasonal nips and tucks to its Yaris range to make it an even more appealing prospect for customers. New to the line-up is a revised TR feature grade, which now comes with smart 15-inch eight-spoke alloys as standard, just like the range-topping T Spirit models. (more…)

July 10, 2009
Toyota Yaris and RAV4 Get the Auto Salon Treatment

Toyota has unveiled two new locally developed show cars at the 2009 Melbourne Motor Show which feature cutting-edge customisation ideas from the booming modified street car scene. (more…)

March 5, 2009
Toyota Goes Genuinely Hands-Free

Toyota drivers can enjoy safer mobile phone communication on the road with the new Toyota Genuine BluetoothTM* hands-free kit. Toyota’s new hands-free kit connects wirelessly to BluetoothTM-enabled mobile phones so drivers can have phone conversations conveniently and without breaking the road rules. (more…)

February 24, 2009