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| 27-10-2011 at 08:00: Toyota Breathes New Life into Yaris | |
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Most prices are unchanged for the new hatch range, including the $14,990* entry price, which means Toyota has improved value by up to $2,450. Next-generation Yaris extends the car’s ‘big space in a compact car’ heritage by retaining small-car dimensions and a tight turning circle while offering the qualities expected in a larger car. Toyota Australia executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor said the changes to Yaris would reassert its long-term market leadership. “New Yaris has been improved across the board and makes a compelling case as a stylish, affordable and economical car,” Mr Callachor said. “It has been designed to broaden the appeal of Yaris while promising to deliver a lot of fun to its owners.” The new Yaris exterior is bolder and more agile with prominent fenders, slimmer headlamps, short overhangs and a single large wiper for the windscreen. The dynamic new skin is wrapped around a vehicle that is just 100mm longer, with the difference being converted into a more spacious cabin for passengers and their luggage. Toyota has increased maximum interior width even though the car itself is no wider. It has sculpted the backs of the front seats to improve rear knee room and the cargo floor has been lengthened by 25 per cent. The new Yaris features a higher-quality and more driver-focused interior with the instrument binnacle, previously in the centre of the dash, being relocated directly in front of the driver. Every Yaris is fitted with seven airbags, including protection for the driver’s knee, and other safety features including vehicle stability control, traction control and anti-skid brakes with brake assist. Driver vision is enhanced with larger front-quarter glass and the removal of the division bar on rear side windows. Other improvements – including refined engines, suspension and body rigidity – deliver a quieter, more comfortable and more entertaining drive. Toyota engineers in Australia contributed to the overall chassis package and the calibration of the steering and the accelerator pedal. Their involvement ensured that the feedback and directness in these vital areas were suited to Australian conditions and driver expectations. Updates to the 1.3 and 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines – including a lighter fuel system, less friction, improved heat management and engine tuning – have helped reduce fuel consumption by up to four-tenths of a litre per 100km**. Weight-reduction measures have enabled Toyota to remove 20kg from Yaris – 5kg in the body shell, 6kg in the chassis, 5kg in the seats and 4kg in other areas. Toyota has held prices steady for all but two of the carry-over Yaris hatch variants, pushing up value by between $350 and $2,450. Yaris starts at an unchanged price of $14,990* for the YR three-door hatch with a 1.3-litre petrol engine and manual transmission – the same price as the current YR Yaris at launch in 2005 and its predecessor (Echo) in 1999. The five-door YR is available for a further $700 at just $15,690* – $500 below the 2005 price and $1,800 less than the equivalent model 12 years ago. All new Yaris hatches are well equipped, featuring upgraded audio systems with controls on the steering wheel spokes, a multi-information display that includes a trip computer, air-conditioning, electric power steering, power windows and mirrors and a 12-Volt accessory socket. YRS Yaris offers a larger 1.5-litre engine and a higher level of features, including cruise control (optional on YR), touch-screen display audio with six speakers, 15-inch wheels and premium steering wheel and shift lever. Three-door YRS is the only new Yaris that gets a price increase. While the price has risen by $500 there is an increased spec of $850, giving an overall improvement in value of $350. The five-door YRS price has not budged from the outgoing model’s $17,390 – and it is just $500 more than the three-door. At the top of the range, YRX Yaris comes in a single-spec: five-door hatch, 1.5-litre engine, auto transmission and premium features. It attracts the biggest value gain of $2,450, including automatic climate control for the air-conditioning, auto headlamps and satellite navigation viewed through the new premium audio system’s 6.1-inch touch-screen display. Other YRX standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, front foglamps and premium steering wheel and shift lever. For customers wanting a sportier look, Toyota has introduced a manual 1.5-litre three-door ZR. It has the premium features of the YRX while being distinguished by a body kit comprising unique bumpers, grille, side skirts, rear roof spoiler, tailpipe diffuser and headlamps with dark surrounds. The high-end audio system in the YRX and ZR includes SUNAâ„¢ 24/7 Traffic Channel^ and detour routing as well as more than 60,000 warnings that include 40km/h school zones, railway crossings and speed and red-light cameras. Other features include split screen (showing radio and sat-nav), 3D graphics for key landmarks and buildings, green routing that shows the most fuel-efficient route and DivX® player# (via USB##) that allows you to watch movies when the vehicle is stationary. NEW YARIS PRICES 3-door hatch NEW PREVIOUS CHANGE VALUE YR$14,990 $14,990 $0 +$1,400 YRS$16,890 $16,390 $500 +$350 ZR$18,990 (New model) 5-door hatch NEW PREVIOUS CHANGE VALUE YR$15,690 $15,690 $0 +$1,400 YRS$17,390 $17,390 $0 +$850 YRX$21,390 $21,390 $0 +$2,450 Options |
Toyota has breathed new life into the Yaris with Euro-inspired styling, a higher level of standard features and better value for money.^ Back to top ^
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