Toyota: Small Yaris offers even more protection
FEINSCHLIFF The new Yaris offers an expanded hybrid model range, more safety and an improved digital driving experience. There are also innovations in the safety and driver assistance systems.
Toyota has given the popular Yaris small car a technical and visual update. A comprehensive package of performance, safety and design optimizations is intended to ensure that the model remains well ahead in the B segment.
In addition to the improved fifth-generation hybrid powertrain and the expanded range of safety and driver assistance systems, the customizable instrument panel display, intuitive multimedia system and, for the first time, a digital key for vehicle access stand out in the new Yaris.
More powerful drive variant with 130 hp
Thanks to the integration of a more powerful electric motor-generator and with the help of a new control unit, the total output of the hybrid drive for the Hybrid 130 version was increased from 85 to 97 kW (from 116 to 130 hp), and the maximum torque also rose from 141 to 185 Nm.
These adjustments result in better driving performance: The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h now takes 9.2 seconds, and the time between 80 and 120 km/h is just 7.5 seconds. The hybrid 130 drive is standard equipment on the Premiere Edition and GR Sport models.
Improved security features
With the new Yaris, Toyota is also introducing additional and improved safety features. Toyota T-Mate is the name for a range of systems that ensure the vehicle is safer and easier to drive. These include the current generation Safety Sense driver assistance systems.
A multimedia system and data communication module also provide the flexibility and convenience of wireless software updates. The use of a new camera and radar system enables an expansion of the detection range. As a result, the accident avoidance system can now detect more objects. Also new are the driving assistant, which helps detect accident hazards when driving at low speeds.
