The new Toyota Yaris has made its debut, and it is the first to use the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) for a compact model application, here dubbed GA-B. This use of the platform increases torsional rigidity by 30% and lowers the centre of gravity by 15 mm, while being lighter by 50 kg compared to the previous generation, says Toyota.
The ground-up redesign extends to the line-up of engines for the Yaris, which is comprised of a 1.5 litre M15A Dynamic Force three-cylinder engine which can be paired with either a Direct Shift-CVT (available to pair with front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive) or six-speed manual gearbox.
This is joined by a 1.0 litre 1KR three-cylinder engine that has been revised for increased tumble flow, higher EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) rate and reduced friction to achieve lower fuel consumption, the company said. The 1.0 litre mill is paired to a Super CVT-i transmission.
Hybrid drive for the 2020 Yaris is the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) electrified powertrain, which pairs the M15A Dynamic Force 1.5 litre engine with electric drive; this can be specified in front-wheel-drive or E-Four (electric four-wheel-drive) configurations. Suspension employs MacPherson struts in front, while rear suspension is by torsion beam for the FWD versions; AWD and E-Four AWD versions use double wishbone rear suspension.
Safety equipment for the new hatcback is comprised of the latest iteration of the Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite, which is now expanded to be capable of detecting oncoming cars and pedestrians when turning into a junction, features offered on a Toyota for the first time.
Also a Toyota first is the addition of Low Speed Acceleration Control which aims to prevent collisions due to misapplication of the throttle pedal at low speed. This employs millimetre-wave radar and a camera to recognise pedestrians directly in front of the car, and will suppress engine output or lightly apply the brakes if an object is detected in front of the car and the throttle pedal is depressed with excessive force from stationary or from low speeds.
The new Yaris also gets Secondary Collision Brake which aims to mitigate damage from secondary collisions, and is activated along with the brake lights when a collision and airbag deployment has been detected. Other safety features also available for the new Yaris include Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with full-speed range, Lane Tracing Assist to remain centred in the lane when using Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, auto high beam and road sign assist that will display detected road signs for the driver.
Another Toyota first appearing on the 2020 Yaris is Advanced Park, which supports automated parking manoeuvres that takes care of not just steering, but also throttle and brake application; the driver only needs to operate gear selection according to provided instructions. This system alerts the driver with audible warnings and will apply the brakes, while cameras and ultrasonic sensors monitor the car’s surroundings. Advanced Park can also park park in spaces not marked by white lines – a world first, says Toyota.
Connectivity for the Yaris comes courtesy of Helpnet, one of T-Connect services that provides drivers with assistance in case of an accident or sudden illness. A Helpnet button connects the vehicle to an operator who can arrange for emergency service based on the vehicle’s location, while the available D-Call Net determines whether or not a medical helicopter is required by connecting to an operator if airbags are deployed.
All versions of the Yaris come installed with a data communication module (DCM) and Display Audio infotainment which can connect with smartphones, enabling the use of subscription-based services. Conventional on-board navigation is also available via the Entry Navigation or T-Connect Navigation kits. Display Audio also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB cable for navigation, phone calls, messaging and music applications.
More innovations feature within the Yaris for occupant comfort, with the front seats in the new hatchback featuring a turn-tilt mechanism that enables occupants to enter and exit the vehicle more easily particularly when wearing more restrictive clothing such as a skirt or a kimono, says Toyota; this function also aids the movements of those with back pains or limited strength. The driver’s seat also features an easy return mechanism which recalls the driver’s manually chosen seating position.
The Yaris comes in three trim levels for each of the 1.0 litre, 1.5 litre and 1.5 litre hybrid powertrain options, and the hatchback is offered in 12 colours including new Ice Pink Metallic and Coral Crystal Shine colours; there are also six two-tone colour schemes which can be paired with either a white or a black roof finish.
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If this is supposed to be the new Toyota Yaris, then what is this??? https://paultan.org/2019/04/18/2019-toyota-yaris-launched-in-malaysia-from-rm71k/
Yaris for SEA region
Meaning again the Yaris we get is the inferior one. Toyota is ripping is off once again!
I hope the next gen Toyota Yaris will come here soon. This game changing hatchback design is very stylish and modern unlike our game over Proton Iriz which has unappealing and weird design.
Wherever, whenever… regardless if its related or not.. Proton will always be in the mind of someone who doesn’t want to accept that deep down, they have affection on Proton. Ever heard of a saying that “hate means love”? hahaha..
Doesn’t matter if unappealing and weird design, it still outsold Yaris. Didn’t you told us that all that matters is sales figures? And Iriz outsold Yaris. So Iriz is the better car following your logic.
bro… white people yaris and brown people yaris is different… hahahaha
same father different mother.. since when we get the better version.All the while we were feed with low spec version packaged as premium.
ours is just the butt-less Vios
There are 3 versions of yaris…usa has a different one…plus asia and europe…3 lor
we kena scammed by UMW Malaysia …lolzz
One is 2020 one is 2019
Okay. Then prospective customers should wait for the 2021 version because that should be even better designed. Oh but by then they should wait for 2022 version to come out no?
Our yaris is for countries where corruption stole our currency’s value.
So that includes Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. Wait…. Singapore too? I never knew they had this problem you mentioned.
WOW … those guys at Toyota really love the fugly TFT LCD Cluster in the middle. Seems like they are using it across the board.
Mazda2 body, City headlights, Civic rear lights. The only Toyota elements is the badges front and back.
The USA released 2019 Yaris is actually a rebadged Mazda 2.
It’s interesting and confusing how there exist two groups of toyota designer, one producing this beauty yaris and corolla hatchback while another produces only a mother would love avanza and prius. Somebody explain?
Fiesta with focus RS grill
I’m pretty sure Toyota just launched Toyota Yaris in Malaysia few months ago this year. But now there’s already a new generation of Toyota Yaris? I’m confused lol
The Yaris launched few months back is actually a mid-gen facelifted version from the model launched since 2014/15.
Or this could just be the US model. However, with Toyota trying to standardized TNGA platform, who knows.
Will this launch in Malaysia in Yr 2020?
Looks like a Mazda 2? Sure Toyota did not do short-cut?
Looks like Toyota did another rebadge of Mazda2 for this gen Yaris. lol
thats the original Yaris
ours are shortened Vios but called Yaris for marketing purpose? ^^
Now with Ford grill?
Has resemblance of current Mazda 2 stance
Solid. Mini Harrier/C-HR.