2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

In March, Toyota at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Yaris Hybrid. As previously reported, the small saving champion of Austria is most affordable full-hybrid model. Now the Japanese more details about the newcomer, who rolled back in the summer to the local dealers have betrayed him.

2012 Toyota Yaris

Full-hybrid drive
Highlight of the Yaris Hybrid is naturally its drive train. Here, in contrast to the familiar Toyota Auris and Prius hybrid on a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 74 hp and a max. Torque of 111 Nm, which is a 45 kW (61 hp) and 169 Nm electric motor-providing a helping hand attacks. The system performance is exactly 100 hp. Thanks to full-hybrid technology, the 3.90 meters to 1.5 kilometers long and Japanese all-electric driving. This works at speeds of up to 50 km / h.


2012 Toyota Yaris

When braking energy is recovered, which flows into the batteries. When the gasoline engine stops automatically creates a break. The power transmission is a CVT gearbox shows responsibility. Thus, the Toyota yaris Hybrid is a remarkable fuel consumption of 3.5 liters per 100 km, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 79 grams per kilometer. If the consumption turn out to be practical, would at the same time would be a small revolution and an appropriate means to lose the fear of the aktullen fuel prices.

Equipment
When equipped Toyota has not saved. Highlights include seven airbags (including knee airbags for the driver), 2-zone automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights as well as follow-me-home light function.
2012 Toyota Yaris

Design
Visually, the ToyotaYaris hybrid does something even more dynamic than the standard model. Especially the new front end stands out with its large air inlet in the eye. Narrower headlamps give it a sportier look. Behind it is clear glass lamp with modern LED technology. The modifications, however, are targeted. They provide for better aerodynamics. The drag coefficient of 0.286 is certainly the class.

2012 Toyota Yaris