The facelifted Toyota Yaris has been revealed, along with the first images of the much-anticipated hot hatch variant
ahead of its debut at the Geneva motor show in March.
Known as the Vitz in its home market of Japan, the
new Yaris sports revised front and rear treatments, including a nose with less
chrome, new LED daytime-running lights and tail-lights, along with new bumpers
at both ends that help to give the light hatch a lower and wider stance.
All Yaris variants in Japan come standard with
Toyota Safety Sense which includes a collision avoidance system with autonomous
emergency braking along with hill-start assist.
Seventeen exterior colour options are available in
Japan, along with a new ‘Sporty Package’ option which includes 16-inch alloy
wheels, and a subtle body kit. Other changes include interior revisions like
trim upgrades and new colour schemes across the range.
The regular Yaris range will land in late March,
with the same powertrain options as the current car, entry-level models get a 86 Hp and 121 Nm 1.3-litre petrol while high-spec variants get an 109 Hp and 141 Nm
1.5-litre unit. ZR variants will have autonomous emergency braking fitted as
standard while it will remain an option on lower variants. As before, buyers
are offered the choice of a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
