Toyota Yaris, the mid-size sedan from the Japanese carmaker, has been listed on the Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal. Introduced in 2016, the GeM is a dedicated e market for online procurement of goods and services by government organizations, departments and public sector units. Priced at Rs 9.12 lakh, the Toyota Yaris fleet model is based on the J grade and has been offered only in white colour scheme. Customers have to place an order for other exterior paint schemes. Read – 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift Launch Details
Powering the Toyota Yaris fleet model is a 1.5L, 4-cylinder petrol engine that can be had either with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT automatic gearbox. The BS6-compliant gasoline motor pushes out a peak power of 107bhp against 140Nm of torque. It promises fuel economy of 17.18kmpl. The fleet model comes equipped with 7 airbags along with ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) and BA (brake assist).
Some of its key highlights include projector headlamps, high solar energy absorbing front windshield with infrared cut off, alloy wheels, dual-tone interior with water design instrument panel, speed alert, central locking, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, engine immobilizer, rear parking sensors and driver and front passenger seat belt reminder. Check Out – 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift Explained in Images
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, Sales and Services, TKM, said, “Toyota Yaris is a preferred choice in the segment for its world-class safety, quality, durability and reliability features. The listing of Yaris on the GeM will now ensure that car buyers from central and state governments will have a wider choice in the sedan category. We are cognizant that several Government undertakings are moving towards procurement from the GeM in the post-COVID world and we want to ease their buying experience. Also, the “Covid Warrior” special offer applicable on Yaris has received good response and also given us an opportunity to thank the Government employees and doctors for their unwavering services towards containing the Covid pandemic. We are hopeful that this move will help us capitalize on the new B segment opportunity and increase interest from various Government departments and PSUs besides. Overall, we aim to cater to the demand on the Government side.”
