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1.3L or 1.5L VVT-i power
If power and responsiveness are high on your checklist, the Yaris will quickly earn a tick. It offers two engine sizes: the nimble 1.3-litre and the exciting 1.5-litre. Both engines are equipped with Variable Valve Timing intelligence (VVT-i) for the optimum balance of performance and economy. The 1.3L delivers an impressive 63kW of power and the 1.5L an enviable 80kW.
Clever hill-sensing semi-adaptive shift control
All auto Yaris models are equipped with hill-sensing semi-adaptive transmission shift control. Semi-adaptive shift control engages revolutionary software to ‘read’ and automatically adapt to hills. It holds a lower gear for improved acceleration up hills and less braking down hills. It also adapts to your gear change regime to better suit your driving style.
Rigid structure, large footprint, advanced suspension, great handling
Exceptional handling quality isn’t just about having stiff springs. It’s about finding the delicate balance between body rigidity, wheelbase, weight, and track width, and then designing and calibrating the suspension to suit. Yaris finds that balance. Its structure is light yet highly rigid, and it boasts a large footprint on the road. Rough and windy road surfaces aren’t absorbed by the body itself, they’re absorbed by the cleverly designed suspension as they should be. The end result is a smoother, safer, quieter driving experience delivering far greater stability, durability, and agility.
Electric power steering
The Yaris offers clever electric power assisted steering, a feature already proven on Prius and Lexus GS. Widely accepted as the future of power steering, electric assisted power steering eliminates the need for hydraulic oil in the steering system and delivers a more intuitive driving experience and lower fuel consumption. It gives you precisely the right amount of assistance based on driving style and conditions: light response at low speeds and moderate response at higher speeds.
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