All of Toyota's big ideas in one small car. The revolutionary Toyota Yaris
combines the comfort and clever features you might find in a large car with
the chic city style, maneuverability, and fuel economy of a small car. It's
no surprise that it has already been tagged ‘the Clever Car’.
The Special Edition Yaris 'Edge'
More Clever Than Ever
With a car as clever as the Yaris, trying to find improvements takes some smarts.
But packed as it is with clever features, we found room for even more bright ideas with the new Yaris 'Edge'.
Interior
Spacious, adaptable, stylish interior
Everything you want on the outside, and everything you need on the inside. The
Yaris interior is incredibly spacious thanks to its long wheel base, wide track, and
cleverly designed seating arrangement. It has more than enough leg room for driver
and passenger, and rear head room to accommodate even tall passengers! And thanks
to advanced engineering, there's no 'transmission tunnel' on the rear floor, providing
flat floor space and abundant leg and foot room. The Yaris interior is also boldly
stylish, with a centre-mounted instrument panel (digital on hatchback models,
analogue on sedan). What's more, it features a flat cargo deck, and up to 25 ingenious
storage compartments (depending on the model) such as a Driver's seat glovebox.
Exterior
European styling & fuel-saving aerodynamics
The Yaris marries style with race-bred sports aerodynamics. Its low front, simple monoform
shape with integrated bumpers, and flowing shoulder lines reduce wind resistance, and intimidating
lower bumper and large door mirrors complement its long, wide, stable stance.
Safety
Toyota is committed to vehicle safety. That’s why we established the Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) passive safety assessment programme.
First we find the toughest safety standards in the world, then we exceed them.
Class-leading airbag safety - up to 7 airbags
Yaris takes safety very seriously. In fact, it's the first Australian vehicle in its class to offer an optional driver's knee airbag
(available on Hatchback only). The driver's knee airbag is a revolutionary inclusion in the Enhanced Safety Pack
option. The Enhanced Safety Pack also includes front seat side SRS airbags and full curtain shield airbags. Of
course, all Yaris models offer the protection of driver and front passenger SRS airbags as standard, and when
the Enhanced Safety Pack option is taken up it gives you an unsurpassed total of up to 7 airbags (depending on
the model).
Mechanical
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 (hatchback only) 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.
Specifications Summary
Key Features
- Driver’s and front passenger's SRS airbags
- CD sound system with audio input^ (for iPod® or portable MP3 player)
- Bluetooth™ compatibility^^ (YRX models only)
- Choice of 2 fuel efficient VVT-i engines (1.3L or 1.5L)
- Air conditioning
- Multiple storage compartments
- AB-i incorporating ABS with EBD & BA
- Safe-T-Cell
- 60:40 split fold, sliding rear seats (Hatchback only)
- Fold flat rear seats (Hatchback only) & large luggage capacity
- Spacious interior
- Power windows, mirrors and door locks
- Tilt and Telescopic adjustable steering column
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
^ Available from February 2007 production
^^Compatible with HFP (Hands Free Profile) version 1.0