Toyota
Yaris Hybrid (UK Edition)
Toyota
UK added two new versions of its smallest hybrid on offer, the Yaris Hybrid. The
new Toyota Yaris Hybrid Active becomes the entry-level model of the range and
comes equipped with dual-zone climate control, split-folding rear seats and
trip computer among others. Price is set at £ 14,995 for the frugal Toyota
which returns a combined 85.6 mpg UK (3.3 lt/100 km – 71.2 mpg US) and 75 g/km
of CO2 emissions which makes it a road tax-free model.
The
Sport version features rear privacy glass, bigger 16in wheels, rear spoiler
among others while the cabin benefits from Toyota’s Touch 2 multimedia system
with rear view camera. Toyota offers a panoramic sunroof as a £ 550 option. The
larger wheels slightly increase the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (78.5 mpg
UK – 82 g/km CO2) with the Yaris Hybrid remaining though eligible for zero road
tax.
Power
comes from the combination of a 73 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 59 hp
electric motor which gives a total output of 98 hp. The power goes through a
CVT unit as usual, with the Yaris Hybrid scoring 11.8 seconds for the 0-62 mph
and a 103 mph top speed.
