These are the first official pics of the third generation European spec Toyota Yaris, which will be launched in the UK this summer. No surprise in how it looks – we’ve already seen the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Toyota Vitz that was revealed last December. The Yaris name is used for international markets, including ASEAN.
Developed from an original concept of “compact outside, spacious inside,” the new Yaris is claimed to “further improve the clever packaging” seen in the current car, although rival Honda Jazz is hard to beat in this department.
Toyota also says that Yaris marks a segment breakthrough for affordable multimedia connectivity with Toyota Touch & Go, which features a 6.1-inch touch screen display. New Perodua Myvi Elegance owners, you have one of those too!
Manufactured at Toyota’s Valenciennes factory in France, the new European Yaris won’t have an easy time as a foreigner in the homeland of the supermini, but Toyota hopes that “highest possible build quality”, high quality materials and surface finishes and a more driver-focused cockpit will help the cause. Three powertrains will be available: 1.0-litre VVT-i and 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrols and a 1.4-litre D-4D diesel.
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Comments about the European spec Toyota Yaris focus on its safety features, with many highlighting its Euro NCAP safety rating, including multiple airbags and high safety standards. Several comments compare the Yaris’s design to other models like the Proton Saga FL and Myvi, noting similarities especially in the front headlights, sparking some amusement about design copying. Enthusiasts praise the model's safety and build quality, with some expressing hope that the ASEAN version will match Euro specs. There are mixed opinions on the design, with some users finding it attractive and others criticizing certain elements like the dashboard and headlamp design. Overall, the comments reflect excitement about the new Yaris’s safety features, design, and potential competitive positioning in the market.