The Toyota Yaris: The elegant and fun hatch
With the recent buzz surrounding the impending arrival of the much-anticipated Toyota performance vehicle, the GR Yaris, Filipino speed lovers will once more rediscover the thrill and excitement of pocket rockets in hatchback form.
But those who are looking for a more realistic, pragmatic, yet well-engineered ride, the more "domesticated" Yaris (without the GR prefix) is available — and, we believe it also delivers on excitement.
Aside from having a retail price that is lower than the GR Yaris by P1,677,000 for the base variant (Toyota Yaris 1.3 E CVT), the new Yaris also offers stylish and distinct features for a stylishly confident means of transportation.
The first generation of the Toyota Yaris was first launched in 1999 and during this particular time, it was available in both hatchback and sedan forms.
Moreover, the Yaris was known by other names before such as Echo, Platz, and Vitz in specific markets. This was before the Japanese automaker standardized the nameplate of the Yaris for the international market with the debut of the second-generation Yaris in 2005.
The current Yaris boasts of a fashionable and signature appearance as well as up-to-date exterior features that are designed to suit anyone’s driving style.
The new Yaris is also equipped with a dual VVT-i engine. It comes with Sport and Eco modes for increased performance and fuel efficiency, making it ideal for any type of driving mood.
When it comes to its cabin, the new Yaris features new interior trims and synthetic leather seats engineered for supreme comfort. Other features include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility for a more convenient and personalized driving experience.
You and your occupants will also feel safer because the Yaris is equipped with driver assistance and safety features such as an anti-lock braking system (ABS), hill start assist (HSA), and vehicle stability control (VSC), among others.
Below are the specifications of the Toyota Yaris 1.5 S CVT and the Toyota Yaris 1.3 E CVT variants:
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota Yaris 1.5 S CVT |
Toyota Yaris 1.3 E CVT |
Length (mm) |
4,140 |
4,140 |
Width (mm) |
1,730 |
1,730 |
Height (mm) |
1,500 |
1,500 |
Displacement (cc) |
1,496 |
1,329 |
Engine type |
4-cylinder, In-line 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with Dual VVT-i) |
4-cylinder, In-line 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with Dual VVT-i) |
Maximum output (hp) |
106 |
98 |
Maximum torque (Nm) |
140 |
123 |
Fuel type |
Gasoline |
Gasoline |
Suspension |
(Front) MacPherson Strut Type (Rear) Torsion Beam Type |
(Front) MacPherson Strut Type (Rear) Torsion Beam Type |
Brakes |
(Front) Ventilated Disc (Rear) Solid Disc |
(Front) Ventilated Disc (Rear) Leading-Trailing Drum |
Tires/Wheels |
185/60R15 Alloy |
185/60R15 Alloy |
Headlamps |
3-tier LED |
4-Bulb Halogen |
Daytime Running Lights |
LED Line Guide |
Without |
Front fog lamps |
LED |
LED |
Outside Rear View Mirror (Power features) |
Power Adjust + Power Fold |
Power Adjust |
Side Turn Signal Lamp |
Outside Rear View Mirror Integrated |
Fender |
Front Grille |
Plating + Color |
Color |
Windshield Wiper |
(Front) Intermittent + Time Adjust (Rear) With |
(Front) Intermittent + Time Adjust (Rear) With |
Rear Window Defogger |
With |
With |
Rear Combination Lamp |
LED w/Line Guide + Bulb |
Bulb |
Rear Spoiler |
With |
With |
Door Outside Handle |
Chrome |
Color Keyed |
Antenna |
Fin Type |
Fin Type |
Seat Material |
Synthetic Leather |
Fabric |
Seat Type and Adjustment |
(Front) D: 6-Way Manual Adjust / P: 4-Way Manual Adjust (Rear) 60/40 Split Folding |
(Front) D: 6-Way Manual Adjust / P: 4-Way Manual Adjust (Rear) 60/40 Split Folding |
Instrument Panel and Center Cluster |
With Satin Silver Accents |
With Dark Silver Accents |
Meter Cluster |
Optitron |
Optitron |
Multi-Information Display (MID) |
Segment |
Segment |
Economy Meter |
Eco Lamp |
Eco Lamp |
Steering Type |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Steering Column |
Tilt |
Tilt |
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Urethane |
Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters |
With |
Without |
Steering Wheel Switch |
Audio + Bluetooth |
Audio + Bluetooth |
Inside Rear View Mirror |
Day & Night |
Day & Night |
Sun Visors |
D: Ticket Holder + Mirror / P: Mirror |
D: Ticket Holder + Mirror / P: Mirror |
Inside Door Handle |
Dark Silver |
Chrome |
Cup / Bottle Holder |
(Front) Cupholder: 2 + Bottleholder: 2 (Rear) Bottleholder: 2 |
(Front) Cupholder: 2 + Bottleholder: 2 (Rear) Bottleholder: 2 |
Keyless Entry |
Smart Entry |
With |
Ignition System |
Push Start System |
Rotary Type |
Drive Mode Select |
Eco + Sport |
Without |
Power Windows |
Front and Rear with D: Auto Up/Down + Jam Protect |
Front and Rear with D: Auto Up/Down + Jam Protect |
Power Door Locks |
With Driver Side + Speed-Sensing |
With Driver Side |
Air Conditioning System (Front) |
Auto |
Manual Dial |
Smartphone Connectivity |
Apple Carplay + Android Auto + Smart Device Link (SDL) |
Apple Carplay + Android Auto + Smart Device Link (SDL) |
Light Control System |
With, Follow Me Home |
Without |
Audio System Type |
6.75" Display Audio |
6.75" Display Audio |
Audio System Function |
AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth/USB/Voice Command |
AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth/USB/Voice Command |
Speakers |
6 |
4 |
Accessory Outlet (12V) |
With |
With |
SRS Airbags |
Driver + Front Passenger + Side + Curtain Shield + Knee (D) |
Driver + Front Passenger + Side + Curtain Shield + Knee (D) |
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) |
With + Brake Assist + EBD |
With + Brake Assist + EBD |
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
With |
With |
Hill-Start Assist Control (HSA) |
With |
With |
Seatbelts |
(Front seats) 3 pt. ELR + Pretensioner + Force Limiter (Rear seats) 3 pt. ELR: 3 |
(Front seats) 3 pt. ELR + Pretensioner + Force Limiter (Rear seats) 3 pt. ELR: 3 |
Seat Belt Reminder |
Driver + Front Passenger |
Driver + Front Passenger |
Child Restraint System |
ISOFIX: 2 + Tether Anchor: 2 |
ISOFIX: 2 + Tether Anchor: 2 |
Child Protection Lock |
With (Rear) |
With (Rear) |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
LED |
Toyota Vehicle Security System (TVSS) |
Alarm + Immobilizer |
Alarm |
Available Colors |
Cyan Metallic, Citrus Mica Metallic, Red Mica Metallic, Super White II |
Cyan Metallic, Citrus Mica Metallic, Red Mica Metallic, Super White II |
PRICE |
P1,114,000 |
P973,000 |
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