Since its launch in 1999, the Yaris has developed a best-seller for Toyota. Date, a total 217,500 units were sold in Germany.
The Yaris has become a best-seller for Toyota. The second generation since 2005 has further strengthened its position in the B segment against competition and increased its market share in Germany of that time 4.3 percent to 5.3 percent in 2007 and 5.6 percent in October 2008.
Sales of the Yaris increased since its launch in 1999 by then 15,525 units up to 28,221 vehicles in 2007 on the German market. Overall, so far, around 217,500 Yaris sold in Germany. He is the best selling Toyota model in the German market and makes here from more than 21 percent of the total units sold. In Europe so far, more than 2.1 million Yaris sold.
For the 2009 model year, Toyota has now revised its European bestseller thoroughly and it made it much more economical (Sales start for the new Yaris was 24 January 2009). No model now emits more than 120 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
Significant reduction in fuel consumption
The reason for the sometimes substantial reduction in fuel consumption of up to 21 grams of CO2 or 0.9 litres/100 km is the consistent application of the new Toyota Optimal Drive concept. Under this term combines innovative Toyota drives, efficient engines and new technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Yaris comes in the new technology, especially the engines to good. The award-winning 1.0-liter gasoline engine with three cylinders could be improved in the basic version to 115 grams of CO2 per kilometer, its average fuel consumption is now just 4.9 liters (all other trim levels: CO2 emissions km 118 g / Average fuel consumption: 5 , 0) litres/100 km.
The modifications, which the engineers were bestowed the light metal engine, includes a newly developed, working between the gear changes overrun. The use of an engine oil with a particularly low viscosity ensures low friction in the engine and contributes to optimizing consumption behavior. Furthermore, the engineers used the exhaust gas recirculation and an improved cooling system to improve efficiency. The motor package is complemented by low-resistance tires. Overall, the consumption be reduced by around ten percent.
In the wake of Toyota Optimal Drive, the Yaris is a completely new 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i petrol engine with advanced start-stop control is used. It replaces the previous 1.3-liter engine with 64 kW/87 hp. The new four-cylinder engine equipped with intelligent variable valve Dual VVT-i and has a power output of 74 kW/101 hp. Compared to the previously used 1.3-liter petrol engine the numerous Toyota Optimal Drive innovations lead to a reduction of 21 grams of CO2 emissions of just 120 g / km. This corresponds to an average consumption of 5.1 liters.
Especially economical: the four-cylinder common rail diesel
A particularly economical engine range proves the revised 1.4 D-4D. The four-cylinder common-rail diesel with intercooler and particulate Yaris comes in with an average of 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Its CO2 emissions are 110 g / km. This is an improvement of nine grams of CO2 or 0.3 liters over its predecessor. While the performance was unchanged with 66 kW/90 hp, the maximum available torque of this diesel increased by 15 Nm to 205 Nm, which are available from 1800-2800 rpm.
The Yaris 1.33 VVT-i engine and the 1.4 D-4D are equipped from the 2009 model year with a six-speed gearbox. By a high-ratio sixth gear contributes to the circuit on the effectiveness of Toyota Optimal Drive technology. For the Yaris 1.33 VVT-i engine and the diesel option is a new six-stage multi-mode transmission (MMT) is available (as of March 2009). It is an automatic transmission with an electronically controlled coupling.
Carefully revised design
Carefully went before the designers when they revised the exterior. From the front of the Yaris model year 2009 differs by more fluid transitions between the hood and bumper. The actual radiator is now around the central Toyota emblem a new wave network structure. Together with the slightly larger front spoiler as well as a newly designed underbody they contribute to an optimization of the aerodynamics of the Yaris. Were also redesigned the headlamps. Their technology has been improved to advantage and is visible as a design element.
The optics in the rear area of the Yaris was also renewed. The built-in bumper, L-shaped rear light with LED brake lights now runs further out to emphasize the width of the car. The lower part of the bumper is shaped as a spoiler and underlines the sporty character of the Yaris.
