The New Yaris with longer wheelbase and less upright much more 'muscular' look. 3,750mm x 1,695mm x 1,530mm. Same 68PS 1.0 3 cylinder petrol engine as Aygo. Same 86PS 1.3 petrol engine as previous Yaris. Best engine by far the 89PS 1.4 D-4D as fitted to Corolla and MINI. All now Euro 4. MMT electric clutch transmission offered with 1.3 petrol and 1.4 D-4D. Stiffer chassis with improved steering and handling as Thai Yaris based Soluna Vios. Torsion beam rear axle. Boot space up to 274 litres with rear seats up and 734 litres to window height rear seats folded. Rear seats fold completely flat. Same central instrument pod. but some versions have analogue look instruments. ABS with EVD. Options include satnav. Called Vitz in Japan. On sale in Far East from early 2005. In the UK from January 2006. Five Star NCAP crash safety rating announced October 2006. Low insurance groups from 1E for 1.0 T2 to maximum 4E for D-4D T-Spirit. Air conditioning and knee airbags standard on T3 and T Spirit. Satnav with Electronic Traffic Avoidance £1,150. 4.7 metre turning circle.
Thai market new Yaris launched January 2006 with slogan "Be groovy". All are 5-dr with 109PS 1.5 engine from Thai Soluna Vios. Base model has 5-speed manual. All others have 4-speed torque converter auto.
NCAP 4* Occupant safety, 2* Pedestrian safety, 3* Child safety.
Yaris ION 1.0 VVT-i from July 2006 from £7,995.
SR 1.8 on sale UK from April 2007 at £12,995 for 3-dr. 131bhp (133 DIN hp) 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i engine. Suspension and steering tuned for sportier performance. 17-inch alloy wheels and body styling kit with side skirts and rear spoiler. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control as standard. SR grade also introduced for 1.3 VVT-i and 1.4 D-4D Yaris, priced from £10,695.
The SR 1.8 is the first Toyota to be powered by the new 1.8 Dual VVT-i chain-cam petrol engine, equipped with intelligent timing for both intake and exhaust valves to deliver smoother performance and greater efficiency. Maximum output of 131bhp (133 DIN hp) is achieved at 6,000rpm, with 173Nm of torque delivered at 4,400rpm. This gives 0 to 60mph acceleration in 9.0 seconds, with combined cycle fuel economy of 39.2mpg. Carbon dioxide emissions are 170g/km, placing the SR 1.8 in Band E for Vehicle Excise Duty. Best of all the new Yaris to drive. Good fun. And better finished inside.
From 1-1-08 Yaris TR strong value proposition, offering £1,050 customer value compared to regular T3 model. Features include 15-inch alloys with 185/60 R15 tyres and chrome boot trim. New models led by the Yaris 1.3 VVT-i TR three-door, priced £9,895. Very comfortable ride. Decent handling. 41mpg.
High Spec 1.3 petrol and 1.4 D-4D SR models from March 2008 with neatly built in but removable Tom Tom satnav. The system offers handy touch screen operation, Bluetooth connectivity and USB connection for MP3 players. (See 3rd photo.)
Based on the T3 model, the SR has in addition: Fully integrated audio system with removable TomTom satellite navigation unit. Toyota Motorsport 16-inch Pit Lane alloy wheels. Toyota Motorsport lowered sports suspension. Rear roof spoiler. Chrome exhaust finisher. Brushed alloy gearshift knob (manual versions). Front scuff plates. Prices are £350 more than T3s. Spec also includes nine airbags, electric front windows, remote central double locking, air conditioning, front fog lamps and the one-touch Easy Flat folding rear seat system.
The SR is available in both three and five-door with a choice of 86bhp (87 DIN hp) 1.3-litre VVT-i petrol or 89bhp (90 DIN hp) 1.4-litre D-4D diesel power. A five-speed manual gearbox is fitted as standard, but customers can opt for the MultiMode transmission, which adds £500 to the price tag.
The 1.3 petrol unit produces 121Nm of torque at 4,200rpm for sporty but smooth performance. Acceleration from rest to 62mph can be accomplished in 11.5 seconds and top speed is 106mph. The engine emits 141g/km of carbon dioxide, placing it in band C for Vehicle Excise Duty.
The 1.4 D-4D engine delivers 190Nm of torque from 1,800 to 3,000rpm. This engine can return 62.8mpg in combined cycle driving, with further ownership cost benefits from CO2 emissions of 119g/km (band B for VED). Acceleration from nought to 62mph takes 10.7 seconds and top speed is 109mph.
Yaris SR 1.3 VVT-i three-door manual £10,995 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.3 VVT-i three-door M/M £11,495 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.3 VVT-i five-door manual £11,495 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.3 VVT-i five-door M/M £11,995 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.4 D-4D three-door manual £11,995 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.4 D-4D three-door M/M £12,495 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.4 D-4D five-door manual £12,495 IG 5E
Yaris SR 1.4 D-4D five-door M/M £12,995 IG 5E
10th in 2007 UK J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey with 83.6% score.
Thai version has 109PS 1.5 engine and 5-speed manual or 4-speed torque converter auto.
2008 Thai prices (all 5-door)-
1.5J manual 524,000 baht
1.5J auto 559,000 baht
1.5E manual 574,000 baht
1.5E auto 609,000 baht
1.5E Ltd auto 629,000 baht
1.5G auto 659,000 baht
1.5G Ltd auto 689,000 baht
1.5S auto 679,000 baht
1.5S Ltd 699,000 baht
1.5TRD Sportivo 669,000 baht
5 seatbelts 3,000 baht extra. Thai version riuns on E20 95 Gasohol.
Tyre sizes from 175/65 R15 (1.5J) through 185/60 R15 to 195/50 R16 (S Ltd).
News of new Toyota Yaris 1.33 litre 4 cylinder petrol unit with Dual VVT-i, 6 speed manual transmission, giving lower emissions and better fuel economy. 48mpg. Tax is £35 year. Compact and lightweight new 100bhp (101 DIN hp) 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine, to be built at TMUK plant in Deeside, North Wales. In the Auris from November 2008.
5-2-2009: * New 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine with automatic Stop & Start system, giving best-in-class fuel economy – 55.4mpg (combined)
* Emissions now sub-120g/km for entire Yaris range
* Toyota’s best-selling model substantially re-engineered for 2009 with new front and rear styling details for stronger dynamic appearance
* Toyota Optimal Drive applied to all versions to reduce emissions, improve engine efficiency and cut ownership costs
* New six-speed manual and MultiMode transmissions
* New grade structure – T2, TR, SR and T Spirit
* On sale now, prices from £8,585 on the road
GRADE POWERTRAIN BODY OTR PRICE VED BAND INSURANCE GROUP
T2 Toyota Optimal Drive 1.0 VVT-i 5MT 3-door £8,585 B 1E
T2 Toyota Optimal Drive 1.0 VVT-i 5MT 5-door £9,075 B 2E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.0 VVT-i 5MT 3-door £9,540 B 2E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 3-door £10,275 B 3E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6M/M 3-door £10,745 B 3E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6MT 3-door £11,125 B 4E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6M/M 3-door £11,715 B 4E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.0 VVT-i 5MT 5-door £10,030 B 2E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 5-door £10,765 B 3E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6M/M 5-door £11,235 B 3E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6MT 5-door £11,615 B 4E
TR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6M/M 5-door £12,205 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 3-door £10,915 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6M/M 3-door £11,385 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6MT 3-door £11,765 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6M/M 3-door £12,355 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 5-door £11,405 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6M/M 5-door £11,875 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6MT 5-door £12,255 B 4E
SR Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6M/M 5-door £12,845 B 4E
T Spirit Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 5-door £12,005 B 4E
T Spirit Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 VVT-i 6M/M 5-door £12,475 B 4E
T Spirit Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6MT 5-door £12,855 B 4E
T Spirit Toyota Optimal Drive 1.4 D-4D 6M/M 5-door £13,455 B 4E
9-7-2009: Seasonal "nips and tucks" to its Yaris range. SR with intergrated satnav dropped. TR gets 15" alloys as standard, plus air conditioning, electric windows and door mirrors, remote central locking, driver and passenger front and side airbags, six-speaker sound system, (four speakers on 1.0 VVT-i models) Toyota Easy Flat split-folding rear seats, leather trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather gear shift trim and tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment.
Versions equipped with the 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol and 1.4 D-4D diesel engines further benefit from chrome-effect interior trim details and driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirrors.
All petrol models VED Band C. All diewsel modesl VED Band B and under 110g/km allows 100% company first year write-down.
On-the-road price for the Yaris TR unchanged, starting at £10,280 for the three-door 1.0-litre VVT-i. Owners can add a new Safety Pack (£715) that comprises a driver’s knee airbag, curtain airbags and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC).
More on 1.5 auto at www.toyota.co.th
Meanwhile, more info here www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_vitz.htm
Road test Yaris II D-4D at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=230
Minitest Yaris II 1.3TR at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=315
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