MOTORING Yaris makes French connection By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Model range Yaris Ascent: $15,290 (manual), $16,280 (automatic) Yaris SX: $17,330 (manual), $18,860 (automatic) Yaris ZR: $22,470 (automatic) Premium paint (all grades): $450 New safety features (Ascent, SX): $650)
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MAJOR SERVICE & TUNE-UP New headlamps include a forked frame around the main lamp that flows seamlessly into a single line extending in a matching chrome trim element towards the central Toyota emblem. The ZR rolls on 16-inch alloy wheels with silver finish, while the catamaran styling is repeated at the rear with a new bumper design that harmonises with the lines of the tailgate and extends to side reflectors separated by a lower bumper garnish. A rear spoiler and automatic levelling head lamps top and tail the Yaris upgrades. The cabin has also been freshened with gloss black ornamentation replacing the silver highlights on the steering wheel, audio unit surround and around the gear-knob base. Toyota Yaris SX variants, in addition to the bigger engine, are equipped with rear and rear
side privacy glass, and a premium steering wheel and gear-lever, while premium features fitted to the ZR include automatic climate control air-conditioning, satellite navigation, plus Toyota Link internet connectivity. The 1.5-litre engine fitted to the SX and ZR delivers maximum power of 80kW at 6000rpm and top torque of 141Nm at 4400 revs and is mated with a four-speed automatic transmission. It is now rated at Euro 5 for emissions. Every model in the Australian Toyota Yaris range has seven airbags, a reversing camera, vehicle stability and traction control, anti-skid brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, and an emergency brake signal that flashes the hazard lights. The premium safety system, standard on ZR, consists of a pre-collision system, lane departure alert and auto beam headlights.
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With style upgrades all round, the Toyota Yaris shapes up to continue its success in the small-car segment.
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Safety and style, it appears Toyota is covering all bases with its revised light passenger vehicle, the Yaris hatchback. It has class-leading safety systems available across the range and is clothed in an interesting shape from the Toyota ED2 design studio in the south of France. The result is premium safety that’s standard on the top-of-the-range Yaris ZR we drove, and a $650 option on the Ascent and mid-range SX variants. Yaris hatches are well equipped, featuring cruise control, a display audio system with controls on the steering wheel spokes, a multi-information display, air-conditioning, electric power steering, power windows and mirrors and a 12volt accessory socket. Despite styling improvements, the starting price stays at $15,290, plus on road costs, for the Ascent and an unchanged $17,330 for the SX, with the option of automatic transmission remaining at $1530. The new auto-only ZR price of $22,470 reflects the addition of the safety equipment. The French connection placed a greater emphasis on horizontal lines to express a wide, more planted stance and low centre of gravity. This was done with a new front bumper mimicking a catamaran with broad sections flowing down from new headlights, flanking the wide, trapezoidal grille. The new grille contributes to the Yaris's more steadfast appearance with stepped horizontal bars delivering a 3-D effect. Fog lamps on the ZR are packed in a more compact recess with a vertical line that follows the outer edge of the bumper and features a bright chrome trim detail.
35 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 26 June, 2017