The qualities of the previous Yaris are raised in power, so a new tremendous car’s specs provide advanced security, efficiency and protection.

Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the new model Yaris to the world. The sales start in Japan in the second half of February, and 4WD model appears in the market in April. Life-presentation takes part at the Tokyo Motor Show.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) is an automobile platform that has been used in Toyota and Lexus cars since 2015. The e-TNGA is the same platform, but expectedly adapted for electric vehicles.

Consequently, the TNGA is used for the new Yaris model. What is more, the platform is implemented in a compact car firstly in the history of the brand. The Dynamic Force Engine is basing on the TNGA, and for the real moment, it has the world's highest level of fuel efficiency for a hybrid vehicle.

Superior aspects of this modular unibody automobile platform are expressed in handled stability, lower weight and center of gravity. In comparison with the previous model, the new one has higher torsional rigidity by 30%.

The electric 4WD is also used for the first time on a compact car. Front-wheel-drive is standard for all models.

Display Audio (DA) and Head-Up Display are launched to all models and serve the driver with driver eye movement function. It means that the systems control the direction of drive and allows you to concentrate on the road and reduces fatigue.

SAFETY, SECURITY, COMFORT

There are advanced features which provide users with services for perfect safety and convenience. Namely, Toyota Safety Sense, Secondary Collision Brake, Accessory power outlet, and for the 1st time on Toyota — Low Speed Acceleration Control, Advanced Park, Easy Return Seat, Turn Tilt Seats. Also, Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beam and Road Sign Assist are on offer.

Toyota Safety Sense is a pre-collision and pedestrian detection system. It works well at the night time too. The latest modifications are aimed at preventing accidents when the car turns at the intersection.

Secondary Collision Brake — is a standard and wide-spread technology, which contributes to mitigating the damage caused by secondary collisions.

The feature Accessory Power Outlet (1,500 W) is available on hybrid models only.

Low Speed Acceleration Control (Excluding MT vehicles) prevents accidental collisions using millimeter range radar.

Advanced Park is a function well-known for drivers. Withal, the car is parked independently using the steering wheel, accelerator and brakes without the participation of the driver. By setting the parking spot in advance, the system can also park in spots without white lines (a world first).

Easy Return Seat and Turn Tilt Seats — memorize the driver's seat position and make it easy for the front passenger to enter and exit the car by rotating the seat and tilting it. Both functions are new for Toyota.

Latest Connected Services are in offer too. Namely, Display Audio, SmartDeviceLink (Bluetooth connection or USB cable), Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HELPNET service (T-Connect), and some optional services will be used by future Yaris’ owners.

ENGINE

High performance and low fuel consumption are the privileged aspects that any manufacturer in the automotive industry is striving for today, and Toyota is no exception. In the configuration of the new model Yaris, the company offers a Dynamic Force Engine (1.5-liter 3-cylinder). 1.5-liter Dynamic Force Engine with Hybrid System adopted by Toyota for the first time.

Transmission: Super CVT-I, Direct Shift-CVT, 6-speed manual and hybrid models with THS II with reduction gear.

INSIDE & OUTSIDE

Owners can purchase a car in one out of twelve colors of the body. The new car in its interior still pursues the traditional minimalism for Toyota.