SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Toyota Yaris for Europe spotted

SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Toyota Yaris for Europe spotted

Unlike in our part of the world, Europe gets its own version of the Toyota Yaris, and the current third-generation model has been around since 2011. After almost nine years and two facelift cycles, an all-new Yaris appears to be on the way, as these spyshots suggest.

These two development vehicles were recently sighted barrelling down the Nürburgring, and if you notice, each gets its own camouflage pattern applied onto its bodywork. According to our sources, the black and white example supposedly features a hybrid powertrain, as indicated by the yellow sticker on the rear window.

Meanwhile, the other test vehicle wears a camouflage that is similar to what was applied on the latest A90 Supra prior to the sports car’s reveal. This is likely our first look at the next generation Yaris in “Sport” trim, and the sportier wheels seem to suggest this to be the case.

Of the two cars, it’s the “sportier” version that better reveals the changes to the Yaris’ design, which includes a new front end that no longer has a large, gaping intake. Instead, the grille is now separated into two sections, with a thick bar acting as the divider and spot for the number plate.

SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Toyota Yaris for Europe spotted

The smaller grille also sees a new front bumper, whereby the intake in the lower apron is now “pinched” at the bottom, with fog lamps tucked away within caved-in corners. Reshaped headlamps are also part of the new face, and they appear to be inverted versions of what is found on the current car.

Along the sides, we notice the Yaris’ C-pillars are more fluid in shape, as they now gently curve downwards to meet the top of the protruding and more angular taillights. Much like the current car, the “lip” extending from the base of the rear windscreen is still here, although it’s less sloping to form part of the tailgate’s wedge design that is also aligned with the taillights clusters.

The new Yaris will likely be underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, with 1.0 litre three-cylinder, 1.5 litre four-cylinder and 1.5 litre hybrid powertrains available.

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Celup King on Jul 16, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Other parts of the world get well engineered new or rebadged Mazda2 cars. Only ASEAN region gets lousy, substandard Yaris not sold in first world countries.

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    • P2 cars all not sold in first world countries too.

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      • Toyotaik on Jul 16, 2019 at 6:45 pm

        New Yaris here also have ugly design, even shared the same face with Vios. Confirm the Yaris will go back to its graveyard again

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    • Zechariah Pinto on Jul 16, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      In Malaysia, we also get overpriced cars. Proton X70 is RM123k, but in China it is sold for RM60k. So much for Malaysian car for Malaysians

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      • Show us proof that Boyue is 60k in China. The only thing overpriced is your pay and your employers should really reconsider your worth with your substandard copy and paste comments.

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      • Celup King on Jul 16, 2019 at 9:17 pm

        40,000 vs you. Your 0.0025% opinion have no value like a Tiguan RV.

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      • Jeremy on Jul 16, 2019 at 11:14 pm

        Well what can Proton do? They were forced to price it much higher than RM60k which they originally intended.

        Perodua had lodged a complaint that at 60k pricing, the X70 will literally kill Aruz sales. Perodua will have zero(0) sales if this came true, so Proton have no choice but to jack up the price no thanks to stupid PH gomen that had provided tongkat to Perodua.

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      • U not compare spec to spec.
        In China low spec same as Malaysia spec priced 117.8k rmb (RM70479.90)
        In China high spec same as Malaysia spec priced 153.8k rmb (RM92018.75)
        Therefore, after tax at least RM20k profit margin, half go back Geely, another half RM10k Proton gain.
        15000 units sold in half year meant Proton earn RM150 mil.
        Perodua average car price RM50k, profit around RM7.5k, half year 120k units sold. RM630 mil go back to Japan company, Perodua earn RM270 mil in 1st half.

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      • Overpriced but actually past gomen had forego RM 4.9Billion in duties. So where did the jacked up prices came from? Obviously its by the automakers themselves. Bloody bunch of bloodsuckers, especially those from Japan. Give us sh1t cars at high prices.

        Now Geely had came in and gave us better options at RM 40,000 less than the Japanese equivalents. Such outstanding value we have now.

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  • Dug Ong on Jul 16, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Next-gen Toyota Yaris so small. Current 1 better

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  • Syer1n on Jul 16, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    So European yaris proves that Toyota can make a better yaris while Malaysian yaris proves that Toyota said nope.

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    • Einstein on Jul 16, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      Can the real Toyota please stand up, please stand up, please stand up

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