The is a
subcompact car
Subcompact car is a North American classification for cars smaller than a compact car. It is broadly equivalent to the B-segment (Europe), supermini (Great Britain) or A0-class (China) classifications.
According to the U.S. Environmental Prote ...
produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer
Toyota
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
from 1999 to 2019 in a three- or five-door
hatchback
A hatchback is a car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area. Hatchbacks may feature fold-down second row seating, where the interior can be reconfigured to prioritize passenger or cargo volume. ...
body styles. The "Vitz" nameplate was used consistently in Japan, while most international markets received the same vehicle as the
Toyota Yaris
The is a supermini/ subcompact car sold by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Starlet and Tercel.
Up to 2019, Toyota had used the Yaris nameplate on export versions of various Japanese-market models, with some markets receiving the same vehicl ...
, or as the Toyota Echo in some markets for the first generation. The Vitz was available in Japan from Toyota's ''
Netz Store
Toyota vehicles in Japan are distributed to numerous dealership chains throughout the country. Up to May 2020, each dealership chain had a different product offering, with some models restricted to one chain to maintain exclusivity. Since May 2020, ...
'' dealerships. Toyota began production in Japan and later assembled the vehicle in other Asian countries and in France.
By 2010, the first two generations had achieved in excess of 3.5 million sales in over 70 countries, including more than 1.4 million in Japan.
In 2019, the "Vitz" nameplate was dropped in Japan due to faltering sales and the unification of Toyota sales network in Japan,
and the vehicle was replaced by the
XP210 series Yaris.
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First generation (XP10; 1999)
The first generation XP10 series Vitz was designed by
Sotiris Kovos at Toyota's ED2 studio in Europe. It was first unveiled at the 1998
Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show (french: Mondial de l'Automobile) is a biennial auto show in Paris. Held during October, it is one of the most important auto shows, often with many new production automobile and concept car debuts. The show presently take ...
. Production began in late 1998, with a Japanese on-sale date of January 1999; European sales commenced two months later as the "Toyota Yaris".
When introduced to Australasia in October 1999, the "Toyota Echo" name was used,
as was the case in Canada when released there in 2003 for the 2004 model year. The "Echo" and "Yaris" names were also given to the export version of the related Japanese market
Toyota Platz
The is a subcompact car that was manufactured in Japan by Toyota from 1999 until 2005, when it was replaced by the Belta. Designated by Toyota as the ''XP10'' series, the Platz was also sold in export markets as either the Toyota Yaris or Toy ...
sedan,
also available as a coupé in North America.
Often sold alongside the hatchback and marketed as a single line of vehicles, exterior panels common between the Vitz and Platz were restricted to the front doors.
However, as Vitz and Platz were designed using the same
platform
Platform may refer to:
Technology
* Computing platform, a framework on which applications may be run
* Platform game, a genre of video games
* Car platform, a set of components shared by several vehicle models
* Weapons platform, a system or ...
, the mechanicals are largely identical and both share a common
dashboard For business applications, see Dashboard (business).
A dashboard (also called dash, instrument panel (IP), or fascia) is a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft. Usually located directly ahead of the driver ...
module.
There was also a "
Yaris Verso" or "Echo Verso" variant sold in some export markets from late 1999, based on the Japanese "Toyota Fun Cargo". The Verso
MPV utilizes the same running gear as the Vitz, but features a more spacious interior.
At its introduction in 1999, it won the
Car of the Year Japan
The annual Car of the Year Japan Award (日本カー・オブ・ザ・イヤー, nihon kā obu za iyā), also known as Japan Car of the Year (or JCOTY), is an annual Car of the Year award given for newly released or redesigned vehicles released in ...
Award.
What became the XP10 series was shown earlier in
concept
Concepts are defined as abstract ideas. They are understood to be the fundamental building blocks of the concept behind principles, thoughts and beliefs.
They play an important role in all aspects of cognition. As such, concepts are studied by s ...
form at the
1997 Frankfurt Motor Show. This concept, titled "
Funtime" was developed under the leadership of Shuhei Toyoda, who also commissioned two additional models based on the same platform: the "
Funcoupe" and the "
Funcargo", the predecessor to the forthcoming production model
Fun Cargo. Styled in
Brussels
Brussels (french: Bruxelles or ; nl, Brussel ), officially the Brussels-Capital Region (All text and all but one graphic show the English name as Brussels-Capital Region.) (french: link=no, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale; nl, link=no, Bruss ...
by Toyota's ''
European Office of Creation'' (EPOC), the "Fun project" as it was known, was envisaged to underline the versatility of shared platform engineering. These concept vehicles morphed into the ''New Basic Car'' (NBC) program, with each separate NBC model designated a number, ''NBC1'' in the case of the Vitz three-door.
The name ''Vitz'' is the phonetic
Anglicized
Anglicisation is the process by which a place or person becomes influenced by English culture or British culture, or a process of cultural and/or linguistic change in which something non-English becomes English. It can also refer to the influen ...
spelling of the German word ''Witz'' which means "wit" (however, its principal meaning in contemporary German is "joke"). Toyota claims the contrived name ''Yaris'' is "intended to convey a European impression", while ''Echo'' "is intended to Echo nothing."
Instead of conventional analogue
instruments
Instrument may refer to:
Science and technology
* Flight instruments, the devices used to measure the speed, altitude, and pertinent flight angles of various kinds of aircraft
* Laboratory equipment, the measuring tools used in a scientific lab ...
, the Vitz utilized digital instruments which were mounted in a "pod" in the center of the
dashboard For business applications, see Dashboard (business).
A dashboard (also called dash, instrument panel (IP), or fascia) is a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft. Usually located directly ahead of the driver ...
. When sales commenced in the Canadian market this was not the case, with Toyota opting to fit a conventional speedometer, still mounted in the center of the dashboard.
In 2003, the facelifted 'Phase 2' Vitz was released with different bumpers and 'teardrop' front lights.
Safety
Euro NCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program) based in Leuven (Belgium) formed in 1996, with the first results released in February ...
crash test
A crash test is a form of destructive testing usually performed in order to ensure safe design standards in crashworthiness and crash compatibility for various modes of transportation (see automobile safety) or related systems and componen ...
ed the dual-
airbag
An airbag is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag designed to inflate extremely quickly, then quickly deflate during a collision. It consists of the airbag cushion, a flexible fabric bag, an inflation module, and an impact sensor. Th ...
equipped XP10 series in 2000, rating the car 29 out of 37 for adult occupant protection, or four out of five stars. The pedestrian rating (pre-2002) is 13 points or two of out of four stars. In July 2004,
ANCAP ANCAP may refer to:
* ANCAP (commodity standard), based on ammonium nitrate, copper, aluminum and plywood
* Australasian New Car Assessment Program
* ANCAP (Uruguay)
ANCAP (Administración Nacional de Combustibles, Alcoholes y Portland, Engl ...
tested the XP10 with only a driver's airbag fitted, resulting in a 23.64 out of 37 grading, or three out of five stars.
The 2010 edition of
Monash University
Monash University () is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Named for prominent World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. The university has a ...
's ''Used Car Safety Ratings'' (UCSR), found that the XP10 provides a "poor" (two out of five stars) level of occupant
safety protection in the event of an accident.
Markets
Asia
The Japanese launch of the Vitz occurred on 13 January 1999, and along with the related Platz, was retailed through the
Netz Store
Toyota vehicles in Japan are distributed to numerous dealership chains throughout the country. Up to May 2020, each dealership chain had a different product offering, with some models restricted to one chain to maintain exclusivity. Since May 2020, ...
s.
The Vitz "RS" was introduced in October 2000. The "RS" featured revised front and rear
bumpers, a mesh
grille
Grill or grille may refer to:
Food
* Barbecue grill, a device or surface used for cooking food, usually fuelled by gas or charcoal, or the part of a cooker that performs this function
* Flattop grill, a cooking device often used in restaurants, ...
, black-tinted
headlamp
A headlamp is a lamp attached to the front of a vehicle to illuminate the road ahead. Headlamps are also often called headlights, but in the most precise usage, ''headlamp'' is the term for the device itself and ''headlight'' is the term for ...
s,
front fog lamps, side skirts and
alloy wheel
In the automotive industry, alloy wheels are wheels that are made from an alloy of aluminium or magnesium. Alloys are mixtures of a metal and other elements. They generally provide greater strength over pure metals, which are usually much softe ...
s. Interior upgrades include, sports-oriented front seats, a leather-wrapped
steering wheel
A steering wheel (also called a driving wheel (UK), a hand wheel, or simply wheel) is a type of steering control in vehicles.
Steering wheels are used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles, buses, light and ...
, a leather and chrome
gear shifter
A gear stick (rarely spelled ''gearstick''), gear lever (both UK English), gearshift or shifter (both U.S. English), more formally known as a transmission lever, is a metal lever attached to the transmission of an automobile
A car or aut ...
, and metallic door sill scuff plates.
Two engines were available in the "RS", the 1.3-litre 2NZ-FE and the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE. More powerful brakes and a firmer suspension calibration were also fitted to the "RS".
The Phase 2 Vitz RS was also available in a turbocharged version modified by
Toyota Racing Development
Toyota Racing Development (also known by its abbreviation TRD) is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus and formerly Scion cars. ''TRD'' is responsible both for improving street cars for more performance and supporting Toyota's racing ...
(TRD) mainly for the domestic Japanese market, and outfitted with an IHI Rhf4
turbocharger
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (often called a turbo) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to pro ...
with boost. Produced in limited numbers, the TRD-tuned "RS" sported the 1.5-litre engine, and produced and offered a time of 7.9 seconds.
The Yaris was also sold in China as the Xiali Vizi from December 2002 to 2012, equipped with a 1.0 and 1.3-litre engine.
File:Toyota Vitz 104.JPG, Pre-facelift: Vitz 5-door
File:2001 Toyota Vitz RS (NCP13).jpg, Pre-facelift: Vitz RS 3-door
File:Toyota Vitz Clavia front.jpg, Pre-facelift: Vitz Clavia 5-door
File:2000 Toyota Vitz Clavia (rear).jpg, Pre-facelift: Vitz Clavia 5-door
File:1999-2001 Toyota Vitz.jpg, Facelift: Vitz 5-door
File:1999-2001 Toyota Vitz rear.jpg, Facelift: Vitz 5-door
File:FAW Vizi China 2016-04-05.jpg, Xiali Vizi (China)
Australia
![2004 Toyota Echo (NCP12R) sedan 01](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/2004_Toyota_Echo_%28NCP12R%29_sedan_01.jpg)
The XP10 series was introduced to Australia on 8 October 1999 as the "Echo", replacing the
Starlet
Starlet may refer to:
Entertainment
* ''Starlet'' (film), a 2012 independent dramatic film directed by Sean Baker
* ''The Starlet'', reality TV show
* The Starlets, a girl group
Transport
* Toyota Starlet, a car produced between 1973 and 1 ...
.
Both the three- and five-door hatchback variants were available, which sold alongside the four-door
Toyota Platz
The is a subcompact car that was manufactured in Japan by Toyota from 1999 until 2005, when it was replaced by the Belta. Designated by Toyota as the ''XP10'' series, the Platz was also sold in export markets as either the Toyota Yaris or Toy ...
-derived Echo sedan.
Sourced from Japan, Australian-market Echo hatchbacks received the 1.3-litre 2NZ-FE engine with a standard five-speed manual transmission and optional four-speed
automatic.
The base model was fitted with a driver's
airbag
An airbag is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag designed to inflate extremely quickly, then quickly deflate during a collision. It consists of the airbag cushion, a flexible fabric bag, an inflation module, and an impact sensor. Th ...
and
cassette player
A cassette deck is a type of tape machine for playing and recording audio cassettes that does not have a built-in power amplifier or speakers, and serves primarily as a transport. It can be a part of an automotive entertainment system, a part of a ...
, although the optional safety pack added a passenger airbag and
anti-lock brakes
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintainin ...
(ABS).
Power steering
A power steering is a mechanical device equipped on a motor vehicle that helps drivers steer the vehicle by reducing steering effort needed to turn the steering wheel, making it easier for the vehicle to turn or maneuver at lower speeds.
Hydraul ...
was made standard equipment in October 2002.
The Echo "Sportivo" was introduced in March 2001, fitted with the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE engine with
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission (mechanics), transmission ...
only.
Compared to the models equivalent to the Echo "Sportivo" in other markets (the Vitz "RS" in Japan, and Yaris "T-Sport" in Europe), the Australian variant is distinguishable with its locally developed T-CAM (Toyota Conversions, Accessories and Motorsport) body kit and downgraded 14-inch alloy wheels.
Sales of the facelifted hatchback range commenced in March 2003. At the same time, the price dropped and standard equipment was increased, with
air conditioning
Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C or AC, is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior environment (sometimes referred to as 'comfort cooling') and in some cases also strictly controlling ...
, a
CD player
A CD player is an electronic device that plays audio compact discs, which are a digital optical disc data storage format. CD players were first sold to consumers in 1982. CDs typically contain recordings of audio material such as music or aud ...
, and remote
keyless entry
A remote keyless system (RKS), also known as keyless entry or remote central locking, is an electronic lock that controls access to a building or vehicle by using an electronic remote control (activated by a handheld device or automatically by ...
included, although the safety pack was deleted as an option all together.
Consequently, ANCAP tested the Echo in July 2004 and demoted it from a four- to a three-star safety rating. ANCAP had previously based its four-star rating on the test conducted by Euro NCAP, which was performed with the passenger airbag fitted.
Following the reassessment, Toyota reintroduced the safety pack from 1 December 2004 for the 2005 model year.
In June 2005, Toyota Australia launched the Echo "Rush" three- and five-doors. Additional equipment fitted over the base model included 14-inch alloy wheels, front
power windows
Power windows or electric windows are automobile windows which can be raised and lowered by pressing a button or switch, as opposed to using a crank handle.
History
Packard had introduced hydraulic window lifts (power windows) in fall of ...
, and front fog lamps.
File:1999-2003 Toyota Echo (NCP10R) 3-door hatchback (2011-05-25) 01.jpg, Pre-facelift: Echo 3-door
File:1999-2003 Toyota Echo (NCP10R) 3-door hatchback (2011-05-25) 02.jpg, Pre-facelift: Echo 3-door
File:2003-2005 Toyota Echo (NCP10R) 3-door hatchback (2010-12-28).jpg, Facelift: Echo 3-door
File:2005 Toyota Echo (NCP10R) Rush 3-door hatchback 01.jpg, Facelift: Echo Rush 3-door
File:2003 Toyota Echo (NCP13R MY03) Sportivo 3-door hatchback (2009-10-23).jpg, Facelift: Echo Sportivo 3-door
Europe
The Vitz, marketed as the "Yaris" in Europe, was initially available with
gasoline
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
-powered
inline-four engine
A straight-four engine (also called an inline-four) is a four-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft.
The vast majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout (with the ...
s in displacements of 1.0 and 1.3-litres, both featuring Toyota's
VVT-i
VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota. It was first introduced in 1995 with the ''2JZ-GE'' engine found in the JZS155 Toyota Crown and Crown Majesta.
The VVT-i ...
technology. The use of sophisticated engine management systems was said to give the equivalent of 1.4-litre performance from the 1.0-litre engine, while maintaining low fuel consumption and emissions. In 2001, the range was expanded via the addition of the
hot hatch
A hot hatch (shortened from hot hatchback) is a high-performance hatchback car.
The term originated in the mid-1980s; however, factory high-performance versions of hatchbacks have been produced since the 1970s.
Front-mounted petrol engines, ...
"T Sport" (equivalent to the Vitz "RS" in Japan), fitted with the 1.5-litre engine. After March 2002, a 1.4-litre D4-D
diesel engine
The diesel engine, named after Rudolf Diesel, is an internal combustion engine in which ignition of the fuel is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to mechanical compression; thus, the diesel engine is a so-call ...
offering was also included in the lineup.
In most European markets, the Yaris was a stronger seller than the Starlet that it replaced. The XP10 was voted
European Car of the Year
The European Car of the Year ("ECOTY") award is an international Car of the Year award established in 1964, by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. The current organising companies of the award are ''Auto'' (Ita ...
in 2000, and also the 2000
Semperit Irish Car of the Year
The Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year award was established in 1978 based on similar Car of the Year awards. It is organised and judged by the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), a grouping of motoring journalists in Ireland. The aw ...
.
From 31 January 2001, the Yaris was produced in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF), in
Onnaing
Onnaing () is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
Onnaing is home to Toyota Motor Manufacturing France, where the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross are assembled.
Population
Heraldry
See also
*Communes of the Nord department
Th ...
.
European-market Yaris was also exported to Israel as well as in Morocco.
File:2000 Toyota Yaris GS 1.0 Front.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris GS 3-door
File:2000 Toyota Yaris GS 1.0 Rear.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris GS 3-door
File:Toyota Yaris TS (32895552897).jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris T-Sport 3-door
File:Toyota Yaris TS (33962111828).jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris T-Sport 3-door
File:Toyota Yaris I 1.5 TS front.JPG, Facelift: Yaris T-Sport 3-door
North America
The Vitz hatchback was not sold in North America until 2003, when it launched only in Canada under the "Echo" name for the 2004 model year. Prior to this, only the Platz-based Echo sedan and coupé were available in Canada. The hatchback (three and five doors) was introduced in Canada only due to the higher sales achieved by the sedan and coupé compared to the United States, where they have failed due to low demand. Minor changes were made to meet Canadian safety requirements such as larger bumpers. The Echo hatchback was offered in four different trims in Canada, the LE being the standard version available in three or five door variants. The CE was an economy version only available with three doors and did not feature power steering, a rear wiper or a four-way speaker system, while the RS was only available with five doors and featured an aero package, aluminium alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob along with sport seats.
Although an RS version was offered, it consisted of cosmetic changes only. All Canadian-bound Echo hatches were sold with the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE engine and rated at .
In 2004, for the 2005 model year, a tachometer was added.
File:'04-'05 Toyota Echo 3-Door (Orange Julep).JPG, Facelift: Echo 3-door
File:2004 Toyota Echo, Front Left, 06-08-2021.jpg, Facelift: Echo LE 5-door
File:2004 Toyota Echo, Rear Right, 06-08-2021.jpg, Facelift: Echo LE 5-door
File:'04-'05 Toyota Echo RS 5-Door.jpg, Facelift: Echo RS 5-door only variant
Yaris Cabrio Concept (2000)
The Yaris Cabrio concept car was presented at the
March 2000 Geneva Motor Show. The Yaris Cabrio featured a fabric roof. It never reached the production stage. Another similar concept based on the
XP150 series Yaris was showcased at the
23rd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in August 2015, being called
Yaris Legian.
Second generation (XP90; 2005)
Toyota redesigned the Vitz in early 2005, going on sale in Japan that February. While the previous generation Vitz hatchback and Platz sedan look and feel virtually alike, the redesigned XP90 Vitz and
Belta
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency or BelTA ( be, Беларускае Тэлеграфнае Агенцтва, russian: link=no, Белорусское Телеграфное Агентство, БелТА) is the state-owned national news agency ...
are more subtly related in terms of appearance. The two cars share underpinnings, notably the frame and the drivetrain components, however the sheet metal and interior is different. While the Vitz was designed at Toyota's European
ED2 design studios, the Belta was designed at their Japanese design studios.
The European, Australian, Canadian, Mexican, Venezuelan and Puerto Rican markets received the second-generation Vitz near the end of 2005. In the Australia and North America, the car was sold under the Yaris nameplate for the first time; the Belta is also sold there but with the nameplate Yaris sedan. The production Yaris for the US market was unveiled at the
Los Angeles Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual auto show held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in early December. The LA Auto Show is an OICA sanctioned international exhibition. It is open to the public for ten days each year, filling of exhibit s ...
in January 2006. The XP90 series Yaris was built in Japan, France, Thailand, China and Taiwan.
The previous
4-cylinder
The engine configuration describes the fundamental operating principles by which internal combustion engines are categorized.
Piston engines are often categorized by their cylinder layout, valves and camshafts. Wankel engines are often categorize ...
1.0 VVT-i engine was replaced by the
3-cylinder engine also found in the
Toyota Aygo
The Toyota Aygo is a city car (A-segment) marketed by Toyota mainly in the European market between 2005 and 2021 across two generations. The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Geneva International Motor Show. It was built alongside the relate ...
. The 1.3-litre engine was revised to offer slightly more power, and the 1.4 D-4D got a boost to , the former engine allowing it to achieve exceptional fuel economy. For the European market in early 2009 the Yaris added a 1.33-litre engine with
Stop & Start technology. The Yaris became the first car in its class to offer nine airbags.
It also received a minor facelift in 2009 with slight subtle revisions to its bumper with in-built cornering protectors, air dams and an orange tinted signal on its tail lamps.
From 2011 to 2013,
Daihatsu
, commonly known as Daihatsu, is a Japanese automobile manufacturer and one of the oldest surviving Japanese internal combustion engine manufacturers. The company's headquarters are located in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture.
Historically, Daihatsu was ...
sold the five-door XP90 Yaris in Europe as the
Daihatsu Charade
The Daihatsu Charade is a supermini car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu from 1977 to 2000. It is considered by Daihatsu as a "large compact" or "supermini" car, to differentiate it from the smaller ''kei car'' compacts in its line- ...
. Imported from Thailand, powertrains comprised a 1.3-litre engine and six-speed manual or optional automatic. The Charade was sold alongside the XP130 series Yaris.
The XP90 series Yaris continued to be built in China and Thailand until it was replaced by the
XP150 model in November 2013.
File:Toyota Yaris (II) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris 5-door (Germany)
File:Toyota Yaris (II) – Heckansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris 5-door (Germany)
File:Toyota Yaris II Facelift 20090912 front.JPG, Facelift: Yaris 5-door (Germany)
File:Toyota Yaris II Facelift 20090912 rear.JPG, Facelift: Yaris 5-door (Germany)
File:Daihatsu Charade 1.33 Basis (V) – Frontansicht, 17. Juli 2011, Ratingen.jpg, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (Germany)
File:Daihatsu Charade 1.33 Basis (V) – Heckansicht (1), 17. Juli 2011, Ratingen.jpg, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (Germany)
Vitz RS
The Vitz RS was launched in 2005. It is powered 1.5 L 4-cylinder VVT-i engine rated 107 bhp (80 kW) and . The RS features 16-inch alloy wheels, an RS badged mesh grille, a redesigned front and rear bumper, redesigned tail lamps, deep side skirts and a tail spoiler. It also features sports tuned steering and suspension as well as disc rear brakes.
The Vitz RS was sold in North American market equipped with the base 1.5-litre engine, and in European markets as the Yaris TS.
It was first seen at the
2007 Geneva Motor Show. As with the previous T-Sport, there are extra rear reflectors on the bumper. Essentially, it is a
Japanese market Vitz RS fitted with a 1.8-litre ''
2ZR-FE'' engine rated and , which can reach in under 10 seconds.
For model year 2007 on Japanese models only,
G-BOOK, a subscription
telematics
Telematics is an interdisciplinary field encompassing telecommunications, vehicular technologies ( road transport, road safety, etc.), electrical engineering (sensors, instrumentation, wireless communications, etc.), and computer science (multimedi ...
service, was offered as an option.
The facelifted Vitz RS/Yaris TS was also a basis for the 2012 Thai-built Yaris facelift.
File:2005 Toyota Vitz 03.jpg, Pre-facelift: Vitz RS (Japan)
File:2005 Toyota Vitz 04.jpg, Pre-facelift: Vitz RS (Japan)
File:2008 Toyota Vitz 01.jpg, Facelift: Vitz RS (Japan)
File:2008 Toyota Vitz 02.jpg, Facelift: Vitz RS (Japan)
Safety
Recall
In January 2009, Toyota recalled 1.28 million vehicles worldwide based on the Yaris platform, such as the Vitz,
Belta
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency or BelTA ( be, Беларускае Тэлеграфнае Агенцтва, russian: link=no, Белорусское Телеграфное Агентство, БелТА) is the state-owned national news agency ...
and the
Ractis. The recall is based on a seat belt defect that, in severe front-end collisions, could cause a foam pad in the vehicle to ignite.
Markets
Japan
In Japan, the second generation model is sold as the ''Vitz''. It is available in B, F, I and RS model grades. Engine available ranges from 1 to 1.5-litres starting with the basic B variant to the sporty RS variant featuring a sports package and minor cosmetic bits on its interior and minor tweaks to its suspension. The models which have automatic transmission adopt a 4WD layout while the manual version use a standard front 2WD layout.
In September 2008, Toyota Modellista International launched three special editions of the Vitz RS with a number of cosmetic and
TRD performance parts for the Japanese market. These models were known as "Vitz TRD Racing", "Vitz TRD Sport M" and
turbocharged
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (often called a turbo) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to pro ...
"Vitz TRD Turbo M". Available for sale through ''
Toyota Netz Store
Toyota vehicles in Japan are distributed to numerous dealership chains throughout the country. Up to May 2020, each dealership chain had a different product offering, with some models restricted to one chain to maintain exclusivity. Since May 2020, ...
'' dealerships, same as the regular Vitz.
[
]
Asia
* China: Yaris has been built and marketed in China by GAC Toyota
GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. () is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Guangzhou, China and a joint-venture between GAC Group and Toyota Motor Company
for manufacturing Toyota's model platform in the Chinese market.
It was founded ...
since July 2008. Two engine options have been provided: the 1.3-litre '' 2NZ-FE'' and 1.6-litre dual VVT-i '' 4ZR-FE''. To boost sales, GAC-Toyota developed a 2011 model specifically for the Chinese market, which has an extended front body which brings the car to measure 3915 mm in length and a new chrome grille. The XP90 continued to be built in China until it was replaced by the newer model in November 2013.[
* Indonesia: The Yaris was launched in Indonesia on 10 February 2006. It is powered by the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE engine matched to 4-speed Super ECT automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Initially, the Yaris was offered in E, S and S Limited trim levels. The automatic only S and S Limited came with front, side and rear spoilers. Engine Start/Stop button is for the S Limited only. The new base model J was added into the lineup in 2008. Limited edition TRD Sportivo model were added, based from J trim with body kit and lowered springs, only 10 units were made. The Yaris received its facelift on 16 March 2009 with new bumpers, grille, tail lights and revised interior. The mid-level E got aero-style mudguards and roof spoiler, while full body kits are remained on the S and S Limited. The second TRD Sportivo model based from S Limited trim with extreme body kit and lowered springs was offered in small numbers in 2010. The Yaris received a facelift again on 14 March 2012 with the Vitz RS look but with fog lamp covers, body kit and spoiler, updated steering wheel on E, S and TRD Sportivo type (similar with the 2010 Corolla Altis 2.0 V), and new interior with red stitching on S and TRD Sportivo types. The S Limited type was renamed to S A/T and the TRD Sportivo variant added manual transmission (previously available in automatic transmission only), a body kit, and no longer used TRD suspension to reduce cost. Sales terminated in October 2013 when production in Thailand was replaced by the XP150 model. In other uses, Toyota Team Indonesia built a slightly modified Yaris based on the TRD Sportivo model and is used for races in the Indonesian Touring Car Championship.
* Malaysia: The Yaris was also available in ]Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
, powered by the 1NZ-FE engine with 4-cylinder DOHC with VVT-i. It comes in 2 trim levels: 1.5 G and 1.5 S, both with 4-speed automatic transmission with Super ECT and Gate Shifter, featuring an output of at 6000 rpm, and a torque of at 4200 rpm. The 1.5 S trim comes with 15" solid disc brakes for the front wheels, front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirt and rear roof mounted spoiler, amber Optitron meter, a black center cluster, leather wrapped gearshift.
* Singapore: The Yaris was first launched in Singapore in 2006 by the local dealer Borneo Motors with 3 variants, namely the E (Manual and Automatic) and G (Automatic). It is powered by a 1NZ-FE 4-cylinder DOHC engine with VVT-i. The G model has a 60:40 split rear seat, an additional tray under the driver's seat and side door mouldings which the E model does not. It features an Optitron speedometer across the lineup. Optional body kits are also available featuring a front and rear lip, side skirts and a rear roof mounted spoiler. After its facelift in 2010, the 1.5 E automatic was the only variant available.
* Thailand: In Thailand, which manufactured the Yaris for the Asian market, was available in 4 trim levels namely the J, E, G and RS. The Yaris is powered by a 1.5 L '' 1NZ-FE'' powerplant in Thailand. The RS model features a RS emblem sport grill, red stitching on the steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension and blackened headlamp tint. It also features Smart Entry and Push Start ignition. Both the G and RS trim has multifunction controls on the steering wheel.
File:2008 Toyota Yaris 1.5S in Cyberjaya, Malaysia (01).jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris S 5-door (Malaysia)
File:2008 Toyota Yaris 1.5S in Cyberjaya, Malaysia (02).jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris S 5-door (Malaysia)
File:2011 Toyota Yaris 1.5 S Limited hatchback (NCP91R; 01-09-2019), South Tangerang.jpg, First facelift: Yaris S Limited 5-door (Indonesia)
File:2010 Toyota Yaris 1.5 S Limited NCP91R (20210629) 02.jpg, First facelift: Yaris S Limited 5-door (Indonesia)
File:Toyota Yaris XP90 CN facelift China 2012-05-06.jpg, Facelift: Yaris 5-door (China)
File:2012 Toyota Yaris 1.5 E NCP91R (20210804).jpg, Second facelift: Yaris E 5-door (Indonesia)
File:2013 Toyota Yaris (XP90) 1.5 E (rear), Central Surabaya.jpg, Second facelift: Yaris E 5-door (Indonesia)
File:YarisNCP91TRDSportivoRed.jpg, Second facelift: Yaris TRD Sportivo 5-door (Indonesia)
File:2012 Toyota Yaris 1.5 TRD Sportivo (rear), Central Surabaya.jpg, Second facelift: Yaris TRD Sportivo 5-door (Indonesia)
Australia
In Australia, the Yaris is available in hatchback and sedan forms. It comes in a 1.5-litre powered petrol engine. Models sold are the basic YR, the mid-range YRS, and the sportier YRX which features a sporty bumper with bodykit. Across the model lineup, a seven airbag package is available as part of the Enhanced Safety Pack option.
File:2005-2008 Toyota Yaris (NCP90R) YR 3-door hatchback 04.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris YR 3-door (Australia)
File:2005-2008 Toyota Yaris (NCP91R) YRS 5-door hatchback 02.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris YRS 5-door (Australia)
File:2005-2008 Toyota Yaris (NCP91R) YRS 5-door hatchback 03.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris YRS 5-door (Australia)
File:2008-2010 Toyota Yaris (NCP90R) YR 3-door hatchback 01.jpg, Facelift: Yaris YR 3-door (Australia)
File:2008 Toyota Yaris (NCP91R) YRX 3-door hatchback 09.jpg, Interior
North America
The second generation US Yaris is the successor to the previous North American Toyota Echo
The is a supermini/subcompact car sold by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Toyota Starlet, Starlet and Toyota Tercel, Tercel.
Up to 2019, Toyota had used the Yaris nameplate on export versions of various Japanese-market models, with some marke ...
. In the US, the 3-door Vitz shares the Yaris name with the Toyota Belta
The , referred to in North American and Australian markets as the Yaris and in Asian markets as the Vios, is a subcompact sedan manufactured by Toyota.
The successor to the Platz sedan, the Belta has increased in size over the previous gen ...
sedan. The 3-door model is called the 'Yaris Liftback', while the 5-door model would be sold starting with the 2009 model year and competes with the similarly equipped Scion xD
The Scion xD (also known as the Toyota Ist in Japan, and, as the Toyota Urban Cruiser in Europe and Latin America) is a subcompact hatchback that is marketed in the U.S. and Canada by Japanese manufacturer Toyota beginning with the 2008 model ...
. The 2008 model year US Yaris comes standard with the 1.5-litre VVT-i engine producing and and five-speed manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission (mechanics), transmission ...
C54, the four-speed automatic U340E being optional. Fuel economy is rated at in the city and on the highway with the manual transmission. While front airbags are standard, as mandated by the law, ABS and side airbags are available only as an option. In some southern states, a special Yaris Onyx was released in January 2009 that added 17-inch wheels and a number of cosmetic items.
The Canadian Yaris hatchback was available in 3 and 5-door models and is similar to the US variant, running on the Toyota NZ engine
The Toyota NZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The 1NZ series uses aluminum engine blocks and DOHC cylinder heads. It also uses sequential fuel injection, and has 4 valves per cylinder with VVT-i.
The engines are produced by T ...
, a 1.5 L 4-cylinder VVT-i
VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota. It was first introduced in 1995 with the ''2JZ-GE'' engine found in the JZS155 Toyota Crown and Crown Majesta.
The VVT-i ...
engine rated and . The 2006 Yaris with the 1.5-litre engine can achieve fuel economy ratings of during highway driving and during city driving. 3-door CE and 5-door LE versions come with 14-inch wheels, while RS models are equipped with 15-inch alloys with standard anti-lock braking system
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaini ...
(ABS) and electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD or EBFD) or electronic brakeforce limitation (EBL) is an automobile brake technology that automatically varies the amount of force applied to each of a vehicle's wheels, based on road conditions, speed, lo ...
(EBD). In addition, 2008 RS models include new front and rear skirts. The CE, LE, and RS packages were replaced by the more modular convenience, power, and all-weather guard packages.
For the 2009 year, the Yaris 5-door liftbacks join the lineup of the existing 4-door sedans and 3-door liftbacks because of the increased demand for fuel efficient subcompact cars. In addition to the new 5-door liftback, all 2009 Yaris models come standard with anti-lock brakes (ABS), front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear curtain side airbags
An airbag is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag designed to inflate extremely quickly, then quickly deflate during a collision. It consists of the airbag cushion, a flexible fabric bag, an inflation module, and an impact sensor. T ...
. For 2009, Toyota also added cruise control as an option on liftback models, and has added a few more colour choices.
The Yaris has been praised by the automotive press for its extremely high fuel economy, but criticized for its excessive body roll (due to a soft suspension and high ride height) and the initial lack of a manual transmission on 5-door models.
The 2010 model has a 5-speed manual option for the 5-door. It also has the Star Safety System – Vehicle Stability Control
Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction ( skiddi ...
(VSC) + Traction Control
A traction control system (TCS), also known as ASR (from german: Antriebsschlupfregelung, lit=drive slippage regulation), is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicle ...
(TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Brake assist (BA or BAS) or emergency brake assist (EBA) is a term for an automobile braking technology that increases braking pressure in an emergency. The first application was developed jointly by Daimler-Benz and TRW/ LucasVarity. Research ...
.
File:07-Toyota-Yaris-3door.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris 3-door (US)
File:2007 Toyota Yaris, Rear Right, 04-10-2021.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris 3-door (Canada)
File:2009-2011 Toyota Yaris 5-door -- 05-28-2011.jpg, Facelift: Yaris 5-door (US)
File:2009 NCP91 Toyota Yaris S 5dr US front.jpg, Facelift: Yaris S 5-door (US)
File:2009 NCP91 Toyota Yaris S 5dr US rear.jpg, Facelift: Yaris S 5-door (US)
Third generation (XP130; 2010)
The third generation Vitz was introduced in December 2010 featuring a sportier stance, a redesigned front and a roomier interior. The new model uses a single windshield wiper instead of a pair of wipers and has its meter cluster positioned back in front of the driver and behind the wheel compared to its previous models. In European countries, the Yaris was also offered in 6-speed manual transmission for the 1.33L engine, or a CVT transmission often marketed as "7-speed MultiDrive" or "MultiDrive S". The 7-speed refers to the possibility to select a predefined gear ratio among 7 available, emulating a 7-speed sequential gearbox, with steering wheel levers.
Safety
Recall
On 10 October 2012, Toyota recalled 7.4 million vehicles worldwide, including certain Vitz, Yaris and Corolla models, due to malfunctioning power windows. They include: 2.47 million in the United States, 1.4 million in China and 1.39 million in Europe.
Markets
Japan
The third generation Vitz was launched on 22 December 2010 in Yokohama, Japan. Aerodynamic drag has been reduced with a coefficient drag value of 0.285.
This generation introduces a new 1.3-litre 4-cylinder engine which is as economical as the 1.0-litre engine, according to Toyota Japan. New features include a single windscreen wiper and an engine start-stop system
A vehicle start-stop system or stop-start system automatically shuts down and restarts the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. This is most advanta ...
with a claimed for the Japanese streets. The Vitz came with "Toyota Safety Sense C" package including features Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beam and Pre-crash safety system. Pre-crash safety system alarm will work when vehicle is between 15km/h to 140km/h, whereas automatic brakes will apply when vehicle is between 10km/h to 80km/h. The XP130 model comes with up to nine airbags: driver and front passenger airbags, front-seat mounted side airbags, a knee airbag for the driver, first and second row side-curtain airbags and two front seat cushion airbags.
The Vitz was offered in F, U, Jewela and RS model grades. The engines available range from 1.0- to 1.5-litres. The 1.5-litre RS model has a CVT transmission for the automatic, sporty front fascia and taillamps. Just like the previous generation, 2WD and 4WD drivetrains are available in Japan. The different engine size choices give Japanese drivers an option as to which annual road tax
Road tax, known by various names around the world, is a tax which has to be paid on, or included with, a motorised vehicle to use it on a public road.
National implementations Australia
All states and territories require an annual vehicle registra ...
obligation they wish to pay, and larger engines are installed in vehicles with higher levels of optional equipment. On 6 September 2011, new RS G's sport trim based from the regular RS was launched. This model has new aero bodykit, tuned suspensions, lightweight 17-inch aluminium wheels and high performance tires. The Vitz received its facelift on 21 April 2014. The F, U and Jewela models received the updated front fascia that was only marketed in Japan, while the RS model shares the front fascia with the facelifted Yaris in export markets, but with different headlamps and tail lamps (also marketed as the Yaris ZR in Australia). The RS model was discontinued and replaced by the Sporty package variant of the U model with the second facelift in January 2017. The GR Sport
Toyota Gazoo Racing (or Toyota GR/TGR) is a motorsport/performance brand of the Japanese automaker Toyota.
Many divisions in various racing disciplines use the branding, including Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, Toyota's World Rally Championship te ...
and GR variant of the Vitz was introduced on 19 September 2017, as part of the Gazoo Racing series lineup, replacing both RS and RS G's trims.
In Japan, a sharp drop in sales from a height of 160,000 a year to 87,000 prompted Toyota to rebrand the Vitz as Yaris in order to expand its middle-aged customer base.[
File:Toyota Vitz RS (NCP130) front.JPG, Pre-facelift: Vitz RS 5-door (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz RS (NCP130) rear.JPG, Pre-facelift: Vitz RS 5-door (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz 1.3F (XP130) front.JPG, 2014 facelift: Vitz 1.3F 5-door (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz 1.3F (XP130) rear.JPG, 2014 facelift: Vitz 1.3F 5-door (Japan)
File:TOYOTA Vitz MODELLISTA CROSS STYLE 01.jpg, 2014 facelift: Vitz Modellista Cross Style 5-door (Japan)
File:TOYOTA Vitz MODELLISTA CROSS STYLE 02.jpg, 2014 facelift: Vitz Modellista Cross Style 5-door (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz RS (DBA-NCP131) front.jpg, 2014 facelift: Vitz RS 5-door (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz RS (DBA-NCP131) rear.jpg, 2014 facelift: Vitz RS 5-door (Japan)
File:2015 Toyota Vitz G's.jpg, Vitz RS G's (Japan)
File:2015 Toyota Vitz G's rear.jpg, Vitz RS G's (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz GR (DBA-NCP131-VLXBXV) front.jpg, Vitz GR (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz GR (DBA-NCP131-VLXBXV) rear.jpg, Vitz GR (Japan)
]
Europe
The third generation Yaris/Vitz entered production in Toyota Motor Manufacturing France
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S., or better known under its acronym TMMF, is the French automobile manufacturing division of Japanese automaker Toyota located in Onnaing near the city of Valenciennes. The company was founded in 1998 as a s ...
plant in June 2011 and was launched in September of the same year. The Yaris Hybrid assembly started in April 2012.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France started to build the Yaris for export to the US, Canadian and Puerto Rican markets from May 2013 until 2019.
A facelift version was introduced in 2014. Both the original and facelift share the drivetrain and transmission choices, however, the facelift claims to have improved ride comfort and interior quality among other features.
The production of the third generation Yaris in TMMF was stopped in June 2020.
File:Toyota Yaris (XP130) – Heckansicht, 21. Juli 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris 5-door (Germany)
File:Toyota Yaris 1.33 Dual VVT-i Trend (XP130) – Frontansicht, 3. März 2013, Ratingen.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris Trend 5-door (Germany)
File:Toyota Yaris 1.33 Dual VVT-i Trend (XP130) – Heckansicht, 3. März 2013, Ratingen.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris Trend 5-door (Germany)
File:Toyota Yaris 1.33 Dual VVT-i Comfort (XP130, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 17. August 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg, 2014 facelift: Yaris Comfort 5-door (Germany)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris Icon VVT-i CVT 1.5.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris Icon 5-door (UK)
File:Toyota-Yaris-GR-Sport.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris GR Sport (Europe)
Asia
In 2013, a different XP150 series Yaris which is based on the XP150 series Vios sedan was launched in some Asian markets, including many Southeast Asian regions. This version is not related to the XP130 series Vitz-based Yaris, instead, the XP150 series Yaris is based on the EFC platform.
In Singapore, the local dealer launched the XP130 series Yaris in 1.33-litre variant in the first quarter of 2013 to mid-2014. It was the only Asian country outside Japan and Hong Kong to source the Vitz-based Yaris.
Australia
The XP130 series Yaris for the Australian market was revealed at the July 2011 Australian International Motor Show
The Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) was an annual auto show held in Australia, alternating between the cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Prior to the Sydney event in 2010, both cities previously hosted separate annual exhibitions. Melbo ...
held in Melbourne
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a met ...
. The new Yaris has a sportier, more rounded grille and redesigned front bumper. The Australian Yaris comes in either a 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre powered petrol engine. Models sold are the basic YR, the mid-range YRS, YRX and the sportier ZR which features a sporty bumper with body kit. The basic YR model features 7 SRS airbags and Multi-Information Display as standard. Since the facelift in 2014, the range is 5-door only and has had a name change. They are now: Ascent for the base model, SX for the mid-range and ZR is the top level. In January 2017, there was another facelift and tech change, this bought a slightly different headlight/bumper/grill combination and Toyota Safety sense (auto high beam, lane departure alert and autonomous braking) became an option on Ascent and SX and standard on ZR.
File:2012 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) YR 3-door hatchback (2018-09-03).jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris YR 3-door (Australia)
File:2013 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) YR 5-door hatchback (2016-01-04) 01.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris YR 5-door (Australia)
File:2013 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) YR 5-door hatchback (2016-01-04) 02.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris YR 5-door (Australia)
File:2012 Toyota Yaris (NCP131R) ZR 3-door hatchback (2012-10-26) 01.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris ZR 3-door (Australia)
File:2012 Toyota Yaris (NCP131R) ZR 3-door hatchback (2012-10-26) 02.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris ZR 3-door (Australia)
File:2017 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) Ascent 5-door hatchback (2018-10-22) 01.jpg, 2014 facelift: Yaris Ascent 5-door (Australia)
File:2017 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) Ascent 5-door hatchback (2018-10-22) 02.jpg, 2014 facelift: Yaris Ascent 5-door (Australia)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) Ascent 5-door hatchback (2018-10-01) 01.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris Ascent 5-door (Australia)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris (NCP130R) Ascent 5-door hatchback (2018-10-01) 02.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris Ascent 5-door (Australia)
File:2012 Toyota Yaris (NCP131R) ZR 3-door hatchback (2012-10-26) 03.jpg, Interior (ZR; pre-facelift)
United States and Canada
For the North American market, the XP130 series Yaris was released in the fourth quarter of 2011, for the 2012 model year, under the Yaris Liftback name. Offered in both three- and five-door hatchback styles, the Yaris Liftback offered only the previous generation's 1.5-litre engine with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. The 2012 model year three- and five-door hatchbacks were available in the base L (CE in Canada), mid-range LE and sport-tuned SE trim levels. The SE was available only as a five-door and came with larger 16-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension and disk brakes on all four wheels. For the 2012 model year, the Yaris Liftback had nine standard airbags. For the 2015 model year, it was given a facelift.
The Yaris Liftback was discontinued in the United States for the 2019 model year but remained available in Canada. In early 2019, the Mazda2-based Yaris hatchback debuted at the 2019 New York International Auto Show and replaced the Yaris Liftback in both countries.
In the US, the previous XP90 Yaris sedan was replaced by the Scion iA, a rebadged Mazda2 sedan, from the 2016 model year until the Scion marque was dropped. The iA was later renamed to the Yaris iA, and then back to the Yaris sedan.[ However, the Scion iA was marketed as the Yaris sedan in Canada since its introduction.][
File:2012 Toyota Yaris LE five-door -- 03-16-2012.JPG, Pre-facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (US)
File:2013 Toyota Yaris LE in Super White, rear right, 5-7-2022.jpg, Pre-facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (US)
File:2015 Toyota Yaris LE in Blue Streak Metallic, Front Left.jpg, 2014 facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (Canada)
File:2015 Toyota Yaris LE in Blue Streak Metallic, Rear Left.jpg, 2014 facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (Canada)
File:2016 Toyota Yaris LE, rear 4.23.22.jpg, 2014 facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (US) with two-tone exterior color
File:2018 Toyota Yaris LE in Classic Silver Metallic, Front Right, 04-03-2022.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (Canada)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris LE in Classic Silver Metallic, Rear Right, 04-03-2022.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris LE 5-door (Canada)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris SE (USA; facelift), front 5.29.22.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris SE 5-door (US)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris SE (USA; facelift), rear 5.29.22.jpg, 2017 facelift: Yaris SE 5-door (US)
]
Hybrid
The Yaris HSD Concept was introduced at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show featuring a hybrid powertrain. The production version was presented at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and went on sale in June 2012.
The Yaris Hybrid shares the same powertrain as the Toyota Prius c
The Toyota Prius c (''c'' stands for "city"), named the (''"aqua"'' is Latin for water) in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric subcompact/ supermini hatchback manufactured and marketed by Toyota. The Prius c is the third member of the Pri ...
sold in North America and as the Toyota Aqua
The is a full hybrid electric subcompact/ supermini hatchback (B-segment) manufactured and marketed by Toyota since 2011. The nameplate is exclusive to the Japanese domestic market, as the vehicle was exported to overseas markets as the Prius ...
in Japan. The Prius c is not available in Europe. It has a 1.5 L gasoline engine with a maximum output of and a electric motor which combine for a total output of . Its NiMH battery has a capacity of 0.9 kWh.
The Yaris Hybrid sold 23,692 units during 2012.[ ''A total of 23,692 units sold in 2012''] Cumulative sales reached 35,151 units through March 2013.[ ''A total of 11,459 units sold during first quarter of 2013'']
;Front
File:2013 Toyota Yaris T Spirit Hybrid CVT 1.5 Front.jpg, Yaris Hybrid (pre-facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Yaris Sport Hybrid VVT-I 1.5 Front.jpg, Yaris Hybrid (first facelift)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris Design VVT-I HEV CVT 1.5 Front.jpg, Yaris Hybrid (second facelift)
;Rear
File:2013 Toyota Yaris T Spirit Hybrid CVT 1.5 Rear.jpg, Yaris Hybrid (pre-facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Yaris Sport Hybrid VVT-I 1.5 Rear.jpg, Yaris Hybrid (first facelift)
File:2018 Toyota Yaris Design VVT-I HEV CVT 1.5 Rear.jpg, Yaris Hybrid (second facelift)
Facelift (2014)
In 2014, a facelift version was introduced. This version was marketed in North America, Europe and Australia. This version was also sold in Japan as the Vitz RS. North America and Australia variations include a 1.5-litre, engine with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. In Europe, the largest displacement version available was offered with a 1.33-litre engine, coupled with a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic. The facelift has been led by Toyota Europe, as opposed to all previous generations that had been designed so far in Japan. Toyota claims to have improved ride comfort, quietness at high speed, and the feeling of the interior, among other changes.
Facelift (2017)
On 12 January 2017, a second facelift version of the Vitz was launched in Japan. It was also offered with a hybrid drivetrain. The second facelift version of the Yaris has been available in Europe and Australia since March 2017 and in South Africa and North America since June 2017. The North American version was revealed at the April 2017 New York International Auto Show. The South African models were later replaced by the facelifted XP150 series Yaris hatchback.
File:Toyota Vitz KSP130 1.0F rear.jpg, 2017 facelift: Vitz 1.0F 5-door (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz KSP130 1.0F interior.jpg, Interior (2017 facelift)
Vitz/Yaris GRMN
The Vitz/Yaris GRMN (''Gazoo Racing, tuned by the Meister of the Nürburgring'') is a limited-production high-performance variant of the Vitz/Yaris. There are two variants of these limited-production Vitz/Yaris. The first variant was launched in August 2013, this model is powered by a turbocharged
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (often called a turbo) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to pro ...
1.5-litre ''1NZ-FE Turbo'' engine (similar engine that powered the previous generations Vitz RS/Yaris T-Sport Turbo). This engine produces at 6,000 rpm and of torque at 4,000 rpm. Only 200 examples of the Vitz GRMN Turbo were made and only available for the local Japanese market.
The second variant was launched in September 2017. This version is powered by a Lotus-tuned, supercharged
In an internal combustion engine, a supercharger compresses the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a supercharger is a form of forced induct ...
1.8-litre ''2ZR-FE'' engine (shared with the Series 3 Elise) that produces at 6,800 rpm and of torque at 5,000 rpm. It has a claimed acceleration in around 6.3 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of . 150 units were built for Japan and 400 units were built for Europe. It was later succeeded by the mass-produced, four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, refers to a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case ...
variant of the GR Yaris
The is a performance-oriented variant of the XP210 series Yaris supermini/subcompact hatchback, in a segment commonly called the hot hatch. The vehicle is manufactured by Toyota with assistance from the company's Gazoo Racing (GR) division an ...
.
File:TOYOTA Vitz GRMN Turbo 01.JPG, 2013 Vitz GRMN Turbo (Japan)
File:TOYOTA Vitz GRMN Turbo 02.JPG, 2013 Vitz GRMN Turbo (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz GRMN (NSP131-VLWBMC).jpg, 2018 Vitz GRMN (Japan)
File:Toyota Vitz GRMN (NSP131-VLWBMC) rear.jpg, 2018 Vitz GRMN (Japan)
File:Toyota Yaris GRMN IMG 0425.jpg, Yaris GRMN (Europe)
File:Toyota Yaris GRMN Back IMG 0423.jpg, Yaris GRMN (Europe)
File:Toyota Vitz GRMN (NSP131-VLWBMC) interior.jpg, Vitz GRMN interior
File:Toyota Vitz GRMN engine.jpg, Supercharged
In an internal combustion engine, a supercharger compresses the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a supercharger is a form of forced induct ...
'' 2ZR-FE'' engine in the Vitz GRMN
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