Shortly after
various TRD parts were previewed for the all-new Yaris, an image showcasing
what Modellista has cooked up for the Japanesese supermini has surfaced.
Toyota’s small sub-brand has a wealth of expertise crafting eye-catching
bodykits for the Japanese car manufacturer’s various models, and with the new
Yaris, they decided against doing anything particularly over-the-top.
Whereas the
TRD-equipped Yaris is dominated by an overhauled front fascia complete with
additional black parts and new aero add-ons, Modellista’s upgrades are much
more subtle. They consist of a new lower portion for the front bumper with
subtle chrome accents, extended side skirts and a new set of silver and black
wheels.
No images or
details have been offered about parts developed by Modellista for the rear end
of the Yaris, but there’s a chance we will see the parts in the flesh at this
week’s Tokyo Motor Show or at the Tokyo Auto Salon in early January 2020.
Underpinning the
new Yaris is the GA-B version of the company’s Toyota New Global Architecture
(TNGA) platform. Depending on the market, the hatch will be offered with a
1.5-liter Hybrid Dynamic Force powertrain as well as 1.5-liter and 1.0-liter
three-cylinder petrol engines. The aforementioned Dynamic Force powertrain
combines a three-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine with a 79 HP electric
motor. This system is coupled to an electric four-wheel drive system, a first
for a subcompact car.
The brand new
Toyota Yaris will hit dealerships around the world from early 2020.
