- Toyota unveils the latest generation of its global subcompact for the European market.
- A hybrid version is said to be in the pipeline.
- The European edition of the Yaris is built in France.
LONDON — Toyota has unveiled the latest generation of its Yaris global subcompact for the European market. The European Yaris is built in Valenciennes, France.
The third-generation Yaris — sold in Japan as the Vitz — gets all-new sheet metal and a revised interior.
Among the engines that will be offered in Europe are 1.0- and 1.3-liter gasoline units and a 1.4-liter diesel. A hybrid variant, similar to the Yaris HSD concept that was shown earlier this year at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show, is said to be in the pipeline for Europe and other markets.
Toyota said the new Yaris in Europe will feature a touch-screen multimedia system called Touch & Go, with a 6.1-inch screen included as standard.
Inside Line says: The Yaris remains one of the least expensive small cars in the U.S., with prices starting at under $14,000.
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tbone85 says:
05:07 AM, 06/18/2011
Neither inspiring nor class changing, it is still one of Toyota's better efforts in a while. I hope it's the sign of things to come.
qdp says:
05:27 PM, 06/16/2011
Very matured and practical design. Hope its sales take off, and so does my toyota stock.
mrbacon says:
02:52 PM, 06/16/2011
Overstyled. Looks considerably worse than our current generation.
Interior's pretty nice though.
lowprofile says:
02:01 PM, 06/16/2011
It's funny that it's called the Vitz over there.
Vitz is the Yiddish word for 'Joke'.
to626n says:
01:51 PM, 06/16/2011
Not bad, hope US versions get an updated version of the 1.8 liter with near 40 combined MPG.
hda6spmthater says:
11:16 AM, 06/16/2011
@hda6spmt
o Im sorry. Is the fit the only car with "vents, the cupholders, shifter, etc..."
hda6spmthater says:
11:13 AM, 06/16/2011
@hda6spmt
go back to your Honda forums.
hda6spmt says:
11:12 AM, 06/16/2011
@mazda609
i know... that pretty much sums up the whole automotive industry today.
but when i first saw the picture.. I was like.. why does this seem soooo familiar.
and bam i remembered
at least they couldve tried something new again with their centre oriented dash...
chamo says:
10:21 AM, 06/16/2011
Why don't they offer the 1.8 anymore or the 1.5 turbo? Toyota I am disappointed. They need to bring back the YA-RACE name.
mazda609 says:
09:43 AM, 06/16/2011
@hda6spmt
I bet there are many other cars that had a similar set-up before the Fit. The center console does look a bit too much like the Fit but I guess it was the best and they had to go with it. I doubt they would give up usability for the sake of originality.