Demo units of the Toyota Yaris have started reaching dealerships in India, images posted by GaadiWaadi have revealed. The new sedan’s pre-bookings will open today.
The Toyota Yaris measures 4,425 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width and 1,475 mm in height. It has a 2,560 mm wheelbase and a 133 mm ground clearance. Toyota Kirloskar Motor will offer it with a 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine. This naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit produces 109 PS and 140 Nm of torque. It is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission. A diesel engine option is not planned.
The Toyota Yaris will arrive as the safest contender in its segment. TKM will offer 7 airbags and ABS with EBD and BA as standard. Higher grades will include two front parking sensors, four rear parking sensors, reverse camera, VSC, HAC, TPMS and all-wheel disc brakes as well. Projector headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and gesture control, 8-way power adjustable driver seat, 60:40 split rear seats and adjustable rear centre headrest are some of the other main features.
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The Toyota Yaris will compete with the Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, VW Vento and Skoda Rapid in India. Its production takes place at TKM's Bidadi plant in Karnataka.
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