Jul 29, 2012

Toyota Yaris Hybrid road test



Toyota Yaris Hybrid represents one of the most important releases this year, a key step for the deployment of Hybrid Synergy Drive. Eight months ago she was presented the latest generation Yaris, Toyota's best selling model in Europe, and these days the Japanese decided to make this version the most innovative and revolutionary. A unique pattern that will allow Yaris, only in the B segment, to offer three different engines, petrol, diesel and full hybrid. Today, people choose a car based on different considerations and operating costs of these are now surely very important especially in this time where the cost of fuel has grown exponentially, with an economic crisis of the most intense in recent years . Another factor is represented by the emission of CO2 and related taxes associated with it, following the directions most of the European Union nations are introducing strong incentives on models with low CO2 emissions.

Toyota has long worked in this direction, realizing that these issues would become increasingly important. For this reason Toyota is committed widening the range of its products and hybrid version with the introduction of the Yaris Hybrid version in the step was obvious. And 'since that day, 1997, with the launch of the first generation Prius, Toyota has put on developing hybrid vehicles to market over the years more and more practical experience and perfection, the sale of more than 4 million full hybrid vehicles speak for themselves .

The Hybrid Synergy Drive system has been developed specifically for the Yaris compact design without compromising system performance without sacrificing passenger comfort or cargo space.

The downsizing of the hybrid system has been obtained thanks to a new 1.5 petrol engine. The heat engine is assisted by an electric motor capable of increasing the total power and acceleration, the electric motor has been made ​​smaller due to optimization of the magnetic material and the achievement of the bobbine with cables from the flattened form instead of round. All this has also increased the driving range with zero emissions. The transmission is designed to conduct a highly efficient by reducing the frequency of activation of the heat engine. The batteries were placed under the rear seat passengers do not reduce the space for luggage. The new Yaris Hybrid is the best vehicle that balances performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. It 'a vehicle that meets motorists in any driving situation, with a lower center of gravity, the optimization of weights and a turning circle at the top of the class, Yaris Hybrid provides skills and maneuverability in the city. Equipped with ventilated discs front and solid discs rear braking is effective and at the same time well-balanced, the regenerative braking system with electronic control coordinates the operation of both the hydraulic braking that of the electronic one.

The driving experience is extremely quiet and smooth and is able to create a new dimension in segment B. To underline the price positioning in Europe that ensures accessibility to a large part of the market, fixed under an average of diesel vehicles, in addition, the price will not jeopardize the equipment already complete than that of the series. Three trim levels: Lounge, Lounge and + Style. Lounge The layout is standard with the best possible transmission for city driving, an electric EV mode, Stop & Start system and device support for hill starts, to ensure of the utmost simplicity of use. E 'equipped with Bluetooth and audio controls on steering wheel, power windows, daytime running lights (DRL) LED, height adjustable driver's seat, hybrid blue stitching for the upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and multimedia system on board Toyota Touch.

The entire range Yaris Hybrid comes standard with 7 airbags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Control of Stability Curve (CSC), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRC ) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), to provide customers a level of security in their class, the same one that has allowed Yaris in 2011 to obtain the maximum of 5 Star Euro NCAP. The construction Lounge + adds to the above features front fog lights with chrome surrounds and 15'' alloy wheels, whilst the layout style is characterized by a front armrest, alloy wheels 16 "and panoramic roof. 


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