Japanese automaker, Toyota has recently launched the much-anticipated Yaris mid-sized sedan in the Indian market. Available in four variants – J, G, V and VX – the new Toyota Yaris is priced between Rs 8.75 lakh and Rs 14.7 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India). While the bookings were commenced in April 2018, deliveries were started on May 18, 2018. The sedan has received positive response from buyers as the bookings for the car have already crossed 5,000 mark in just 1 month. What’s more interesting is that the CVT automatic variants of the sedan are high in demand accounting 66 per cent of the total bookings. Adding to it, the sedan currently commands a waiting period of around 2 months.
Featuring brand’s new design language, the Yaris will lock horns against the Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Maruti Ciaz. Just to jog your memory, Toyota had unveiled the Yaris saloon at the Delhi Auto Expo 2018. Design and styling of the Toyota Yaris sedan is heavily inspired by the popular Toyota Corolla Altis. Interior of the car has been designed ergonomically loaded with advanced comfort and convenience features. The sedan is available with 12 segment first features like 7 airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, vehicle stability control, hill start assist control, roof mounted air-vents with ambient illumination and others.
The Yaris sedan is only available with a petrol engine option, which is basically a 105bhp, 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i unit paired to a 5-speed manual and a CVT unit. All trims are available with the CVT automatic gearbox option. Features like push button start/stop, cruise control, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, etc. comes as standard. While the top-end VX trim gets 7 airbags, leather seats, DRLs, automatic headlights and wipers. Read – Upcoming Toyota Cars In India
Toyota Yaris India Features
– Halogen projector headlamps
– LED DRLs
– 16-inch rims
– Power adjustable wing mirrors
– Smart entry and start
– Tilt & telescopic adjustable steering column
– Steering mounted controls
– Toyota Telematics system with navigation
– 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
– Automatic climate control
– Rear view camera
– Engine start/stop system
– Leather upholstery for seats
– SRS airbags
– Anti-lock braking system
– Electronic brake-force distribution
– ISOFIX child restraint system
– Anti theft system
– Reverse camera and sensors
– Brake assist
– Vehicle Stability Control
– Hill start assist control
Toyota Yaris Price In India
| Variants | Manual Prices | CVT Prices |
| J | 8.75 lakh | 9.95 lakh |
| G | 10.56 lakh | 11.76 lakh |
| V | 11.70 lakh | 12.90 lakh |
| VX | 12.85 lakh | 14.07 lakh |
As mentioned above, the new Toyota sedan is slotted between the Etios and Corolla Altis in the company’s product lineup. It is brand’s first premium mid-sized sedan in India and is positioned against the Hyundai Verna, Maruti Ciaz and Honda City. The sedan is available in four variants – J, G, V and VX – priced between Rs 8.75 lakh and Rs 14.07 lakh (ex-showroom Pan-India). Pictures –Toyota CH-R Crossover Looks Stunning
Toyota Yaris Specifications
| Engine | 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol |
| Max Power | 105bhp @ 6,000rpm |
| Max Torque | 140Nm @ 4,200rpm |
| Top Speed | 170kmph |
| Gearbox | 6-speed MT & 7-speed CVT |
The Toyota Yaris mid-sized sedan is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, Inline petrol engine benefited with DOHC and Dual VVT-i technology. This 1,496ccc gasoline unit is capable of churning out a maximum power output of 105bhp at 6,000rpm against 140Nm of peak torque at 4,200rpm. Transmission duties on the sedan are taken care of by a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed sequential shift CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) automatic unit. This motor can attain a top speed of 170kmph. Read – Toyota Cars at Auto Expo 2018
Toyota Yaris Mileage
On fuel efficiency ground, the Yaris sedan is on par with its arch rivals – Honda City (18kmpl) and Hyundai Verna (18kmpl). However, the Maruti Ciaz is the leader in this segment delivering 19.12kmpl (automatic). Packed with 1.5L petrol engine, the new Toyota sedan will return fuel economy of 17.2kmpl. Read: Toyota Rush SUV – All You Need To Know
Toyota Yaris Exterior
Most of its design and styling elements have been carried over from Toyota’s popular sedan – Toyota Corolla. Face of the sedan has sporty appeal, thanks to its sharp-looking projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, large radiator grille with horizontal slats, a sculpted bonnet and fog lamp assembly. The large air dam is reminiscent of the Camry. Moving on the sides, the car features sharp beltline running across its length. The sedan runs on 16-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/60 R15 front and 195/50 R16 rear tyres. The sloping roofline gives it a sporty character. It also gets chrome finished door handles and ORVMs (Outside Rear View Camera). Round the back, the Toyota Yaris sedan sports sharp wraparound taillights and a chunky bumper. Read About – New Toyota Fortuner | New Toyota Innova Crysta
Colours
Toyota’s all-new premium sedan is available in seven paint schemes – Super White, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Quartz Brown Metallic, Red Mica Metallic and Drak Blue Mica Metallic. The same shades are also offered on the Singapore-spec Vios (Yaris sedan). Read – Toyota Alphard Luxury MPV Is Coming To India
Toyota Yaris Dimensions
In terms of proportions, this mid-sized sedan measures 4,425mm in length, 1,730mm in width and 1,475mm in height. This makes it 5mm longer and 30mm wider than the global-spec premium Vios sedan. It also measures 15mm smaller than the Verna and City. The wheelbase of the sedan stands at 2,550mm which is around 100mm shorter than the Ciaz. Just so you know, the latter one is the most spacious car in its league. Unlike the global model that has a ground clearance of 133mm, the India-spec model gets a ground clearance of 160mm. It offers fuel tank capacity of 42-litres. Check Out – New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Pictures
Toyota Yaris Interior
The dual-tone (Black & Beige) interior theme with silver treatment around the centre console and AC vents looks quite premium. While the V trim features faux wood inserts, the high-end VX variant comes with glossy black inserts. The steering wheel seems to be carried over from the Corolla Altis. Inside, the Toyota Yaris sedan features leather door trim, shift knob, Optitron instrument panel with 4.2-inch MID and leather seats. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Bluetooth phone integration, Mirror Link, HDMI, built-in navigation, DVD player and six speakers. One must note that it doesn’t support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the V trim comes with fabric upholstery, the VX variant gets more premium beige upholstery. It also gets the segment-first 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat. Other key features include an automatic climate control, rear view camera and engine start/stop system.
Toyota Yaris Safety Features
The Yaris sedan is the first car in its segment to offer seven airbags (Driver + Passenger side, curtain shield and knee airbags) and tyre pressure monitoring system. Though, these are restricted to the top-end trim. It also comes fitted with rear parking sensor, reverse camera, front parking sensor, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), BA (Brake Assist), VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) with traction control, HAC (Hill-start Assist Control), Anti-theft system, ISOFIX child restraint system and three-point seat belts for rear seats.
