UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has given the Malaysian-market Toyota Yaris another update, following the previous revision in May this year when the B-segment hatchback range was trimmed to two variants. The Yaris starts from RM 88,000 for the 1.5E, and goes up to RM 91,600 for the 1.5G. Over the last update, these prices represent increases of RM 4,700 and RM 4,000 for the E and G variants, respectively. Powertrain continues as before, with the Yaris continuing with the 2NR-FE 1,496 cc inline-four cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that outputs 107 PS at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. Similarly, transmission is a CVT with a simulated seven-speed Shiftmatic mode.
Exterior equipment carries on as before,
where both variants continue to get LED headlamps with a follow-me-home
function and manual-levelling adjustment, with LED combination tail lamps. Also
on both variants are acoustic windshield glass, front LED foglamps, rear
halogen foglamps, auto-fold side mirrors with indicators, and 16-inch alloy
wheels in 195/50 tyres. Where the two variants are differentiated on its
exterior are on the door handles; the units on the 1.5E are body-coloured while
those on the 1.5G get chrome plating. Mechanically, the 1.5G gains rear disc
brakes, whereas the 1.5E carries on with rear drum brakes; both get front
ventilated disc brakes.
To the interior, common between the two
are black fabric upholstery, with 60:40 split-folding rear seats, Optitron instrument
panel with 4.2-inch multi-information display, along with Sport and Eco drive
modes, as well as illuminated scuff plates, nine-inch Display Audio with
wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (upgraded from the seven-inch unit
previously), and a wireless device charger. Hard-wired charging continues to
feature one USB-A port in front and two USB-C ports for the rear passengers.
Differences inside are on certain touch points, such as the shift lever knob
and steering wheel which are urethane on the 1.5E, and are leather on the 1.5G.
Air-conditioning is manual on the E and automatic on the G, a standard
day-and-night interior rear-view mirror on the E and an electrochromic unit on
the G, four-speaker audio on the E and six speakers on the G. The G variant
also gets shift paddles, while the E does without.
Safety kit is largely identical across
both variants, both coming with pre-collision system, lane departure alert, 3D
panoramic view monitor, blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert, ABS,
VSC, traction control, hill start assist, now-standard front DVR, emergency
stop signal, automatic door locks, seven airbags, and seatbelt warning for all
seats. The 1.5E gets rear parking sensors, while the 1.5G gets those for the
front as well. As before, accessories for the Yaris are available to purchase,
the Yaris getting a rear DVR (dashcam) for RM 380, and an Aerokit package
(bodykit) for RM 2,500. Listed as part of the accessories pack, but already
included with both variants are the Vehicle Telematics System (VTS) and RFID
preparation. The Toyota Yaris continues to be sold in Malaysia with a
five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
