Known as Vitz in japan, the Yaris goes into third generation with a theoretical chance of becoming an eco-car in thailand. Toyota has revealed the third generation Yaris,featuring a bigger package to cope with its rivals more effectively. The overall leagth has grown by 100 mm. to 3,885 mm. and wheelbase is now longer by 50 mm.at 2,510 mm. the width remains the same at 1,695 mm, Although height has dropped 20 mm. to 1,500 mm. in order to give it a sportier stance. Toyota says it want to attract more male customer to the all new yaris, explaning its more muscular appearance and wedgier design cues on the front and back of the car. Toyota has announced three petrol engines for the Yaris in Japan,all available with the brand's new CVT automatic transmission with seven speed mode.They are 69 hp 1.0 litre inline-three, 95 hp 1.3 litre inline four, 109 hp ltre inline four. According to the Japanese 10.15 mode test, the engines are capable of yielding economy between 23-25 kpi. The most frugal unit is the 1.3 litre with automatic stop/go system,without that feature,the 1.3 does 24 kpi.
The Yaris goes on sale in Japan this month, while other market will get it next year. There are rumours that Toyota Motor Thailand may discontinue selling the second generation Yaris,although Toyota sources insist that production of the new model is most likely to be carried out in the country again. An interesting point is the 1.0 litre engine which is capable od attracting eco-car rules since it displaces less than 1,300 CC. and can achieve over 20 kpl. If Toyota isn't attracted to making the Yaris as an ecocar,it would stick to the conventional strategy of offering the 1.5 litre engine and making it a regular B-segment hatchback to rival the Ford fiesta. Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift.
Known as Vitz in japan, the Yaris goes into third generation with a theoretical chance of becoming an eco-car in thailand. Toyota has revealed the third generation Yaris,featuring a bigger package to cope with its rivals more effectively. The overall leagth has grown by 100 mm. to 3,885 mm. and wheelbase is now longer by 50 mm.at 2,510 mm. the width remains the same at 1,695 mm, Although height has dropped 20 mm. to 1,500 mm. in order to give it a sportier stance. Toyota says it want to attract more male customer to the all new yaris, explaning its more muscular appearance and wedgier design cues on the front and back of the car. Toyota has announced three petrol engines for the Yaris in Japan,all available with the brand's new CVT automatic transmission with seven speed mode.They are 69 hp 1.0 litre inline-three, 95 hp 1.3 litre inline four, 109 hp ltre inline four. According to the Japanese 10.15 mode test, the engines are capable of yielding economy between 23-25 kpi. The most frugal unit is the 1.3 litre with automatic stop/go system,without that feature,the 1.3 does 24 kpi. 
The Yaris goes on sale in Japan this month, while other market will get it next year. There are rumours that Toyota Motor Thailand may discontinue selling the second generation Yaris,although Toyota sources insist that production of the new model is most likely to be carried out in the country again. An interesting point is the 1.0 litre engine which is capable od attracting eco-car rules since it displaces less than 1,300 CC. and can achieve over 20 kpl. If Toyota isn't attracted to making the Yaris as an ecocar,it would stick to the conventional strategy of offering the 1.5 litre engine and making it a regular B-segment hatchback to rival the Ford fiesta. Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift.
