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7th November, 2011
Toyota has breathed new life into Yaris with new styling,
a higher level of standard features and better value for money.
Most prices are unchanged for the new hatch range, including the $14,990* entry price.
The new-generation Toyota Yaris extends the car's 'big space in a compact car' heritage by retaining
small-car dimensions and a tight turning circle.
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 Toyota Yaris exterior is bolder and more agile with prominent mudguards, slimmer headlamps,
short overhangs and a single large wiper for the windscreen.
The new body is wrapped around a vehicle that is just 100 mm 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 Toyota 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 100 km**.
Weight-reduction measures have enabled Toyota to remove 20 kg from Yaris - 5 kg in the body shell, 6
kg in the chassis, 5 kg in the seats and 4 kg in other areas.
Toyota has held prices steady for all but two of the carry-over Yaris hatch variants.
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.
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At the top of the range, Yaris YRX 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 SUNA™ 24/7 Traffic Channel^ and detour routing
as well as more than 60,000 warnings that include 40 km/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 occupants to watch movies when the vehicle is stationary.
New Toyota Yaris 3-door hatch prices* (MLP*)
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NEW |
PREVIOUS |
CHANGE |
VALUE |
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YR |
$14,990* |
$14,990* |
$0 |
+$1,400 |
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YRS |
$16,890* |
$16,390* |
$500 |
+$350 |
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ZR |
$18,990* |
(New model) |
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New Toyota Yaris 5-door hatch prices* (MLP*)
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NEW |
PREVIOUS |
CHANGE |
VALUE |
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YR |
$15,690* |
$15,690* |
$0 |
+$1,400 |
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YRS |
$17,390* |
$17,390* |
$0 |
+$850 |
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YRX |
$21,390* |
$21,390* |
$0 |
+$2,450
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Options
Automatic transmission (YR, YRS): $1,600*
Cruise control (YR): $650*
NOTES:
* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory
charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges
are subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.
** Fuel consumption and emissions data will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle
conditions and options/accessories. Source of fuel consumption data: ADR 81/02 combined cycle.
^ Suna™ Traffic Channel is only available in the following metropolitan areas: Adelaide, Brisbane,
Canberra, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney; it operates from information provided by Intelematics
Australia and may not cover all road incidents and congestion.
# DivX® and the associated DivX logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.
## Not all devices will be compatible and functionality will vary depending on the device.
New Toyota Yaris Equipment Level
Yaris YR
1.3-litre 3-door hatch - 5-speed manual, 4-speed auto
1.3-litre 5-door hatch - 5-speed manual, 4-speed auto
Features
Vehicle stability control
Traction control
Anti-skid braking system
- Brake assist
Electronic brake-force distribution
Electric power steering
7 Airbags - Front (2 - driver, front passenger), Front-seat side (2), Full-length side curtain shield
(2), Driver's knee
Whiplash injury lessening front seats
CD tuner with 4 speakers
- Voice control
- FM radio with text
- USB+ and MP3 input
- Bluetooth™ compatibility and streaming
14-inch steel wheels with covers (4)
Multi information display
60/40 split-fold rear seat
Power windows
Power exterior mirrors (body-coloured)
Body-coloured exterior door handles
Single-arm windscreen wiper
12V accessory socket
Space-saver spare wheel
Illuminated entry
22 storage places in passenger compartment (3-door; 24 for 5-door.)
Cruise control - option
Yaris YRS
1.5-litre 3-door hatch - 5-speed manual, 4-speed auto
1.5-litre 5-door hatch - 5-speed manual, 4-speed auto
Features (over YR)
Premium steering wheel
Premium shift lever knob
15-inch steel wheels with covers (4)
Cruise control
Display audio with 6 speakers
- Touch screen
- Picture play (via SD card)
Yaris YRX
1.5-litre 5-door hatch, 4-speed auto
Features (over YRS)
15-inch alloy wheels (4)
Auto headlamps
Front foglamps
Automatic climate-control air conditioning
AVN audio system
- Satellite navigation
- SUNA™ Traffic Channel^
- Split screen
- 3D graphics
- 60,000 safety warnings including speed and red-light cameras, school zones, railway crossings
- DivX® player# (via USB)
- Green routing
- Trip data
Yaris ZR
1.5-litre 3-door hatch, 5-speed manual
Features (over YRX)
Sports front and rear bumpers
Sports grille and headlamps
Rear roof spoiler
Side skirts
Sports front seats
Sports front-seat material
Exhaust tailpipe diffuser
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