Toyota Motor introduced a new generation of low-cost Yaris Ativ sedan. The premiere of the car took place in Thailand, where it is being launched. This is the third generation of Yaris Ativ, the target market for the product is the developing countries of Southeast Asia and Africa. In the near future, a new Vios created on the same base will be released, it will differ slightly from Yaris Ativ.
The design of the novelty is based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) modular platform, which is already used for a number of models, in particular the Daihatsu Rocky / Toyota Raize crossovers. Daihatsu Motor is a subsidiary of Toyota.
The length, width, height of the new Toyota Yaris Ativ are 4425, 1740 and 1480 mm respectively, the wheelbase is 2620 mm. The dimensions relative to its predecessor have not changed much, but the wheelbase has grown by as much as 70 mm - this is done for the sake of a more spacious interior.
Compared to the old Yaris Ativ, the novelty has a more sophisticated exterior, with Camry and Corolla motifs to be found in the cunningly intertwining sidewall lines.
The basic sedan is called Sport, it includes LED headlights and lights, a 9-inch media system, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button ignition, six airbags, air conditioning, ABS, ESP, hill-start assist . For an extra charge - a digital instrument panel, automatic high beam control, parking sensors, an audio system, a preventive security complex, etc.
The new Yaris Ativ is equipped with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated 3NR-VE petrol with a capacity of 94 hp. and a torque of 110 Nm, it is combined with a stepless variator and front-wheel drive. Ecoclass motor - "Euro-5".
Toyota Yaris Ativ price in Thailand - from 539,000 baht
Toyota showed a new inexpensive sedan for poor countries
