Toyota Yaris has grown in size
Taking over the first two generations of Yaris manufactured since 2001 near Valenciennes, the new version has just happened is gaining in stature. It’s not a quiet stretch of 10 cm, which creates this flattering impression, that the volumes of his sculpted body, with latest developments in the style house.
First Impression
Stretching the wheelbase by 5 cm has increased the legroom for rear seat of 3.5 cm, while the trunk has also taken a bit of momentum.
Inside, the interior is sought, with a nice dashboard, even original, quality and breathing, as against the dressing-down. One of the significant growth of the last Yaris is also due to the redefinition of four trim levels. With a more basic version of Active honestly provided: seven airbags including a driver knee, assisted power steering with adjustable steering wheel on both axes, cruise trajectory VSC, etc.. Besides some additional refinements (air conditioning, tachometer), the performance “heart level” Dynamic provides access (optional to 600 euros) to a modern system with privileged Toyota Touch & Go: a large color touch screen is the central GPS, backup camera, voice or Internet services including an indication of fuel prices.
The chassis, meanwhile, stands out from previous generations by revised suspension geometry and the adoption of aluminum components involved in relief of 20 kg. Partially extended, the range of engines includes the Toyota Optimal Drive program that reduces CO2 emissions and consolidated.
- Price: 30 versions 3 and 5 door 12 900 euros (3 cylinder 69 hp 1.0i Active BVM5 p. 3) to 19,550 euros (1.4 D-4D 90 bhp MMT p. 5 Lounge).
Highlights:
- Male, female? : The two high-end finishing position themselves as an alternative style accentuating the sporting note, more masculine, and the Lounge of elegance, more feminine. At this stage, a large panoramic roof can come bathe the interior with light, extra.
- A hybrid variant: By renouncing the principle of a sliding rear seat in length that existed on the latest Yaris, Toyota has simplified the same time, the question for the hybrid version, announced in mid-2012 because it will offer a modular identical interior, with rear seat 60/40 fold, despite the presence of the batteries under the floor.
- Auto or robot? : The best petrol unit can be coupled to the BVA MultiDrive S CVT 7-speed with sequential mode, while the diesel is eligible for a robotized gearbox MultiMode.
- Verdict: 14/20
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