
Toyota continues their work to lower the emissions without compromising the car, with this 3-cylinder hybrid.” “An important car, for an important segment. “A very good all-rounder in its segment that offers top of class safety features.” Yes, there is also the sporty 4WD 360-hpYaris GR, which has also caught the eye of many CotY jurors, and has helped to improve the image of this model. Otherwise, the Yaris treats well its occupants, and combines practicality with comfort, safety and fun to drive. The previous generation of this model already gave a chance to hybridization but the new car improves in fuel efficiency, emissions and performance at the same time.Ĭompactness pays a certain price in luggage space and room for rear passengers.

Hence the special suitability of an efficient hybrid small car such as Yaris. The Toyota HSD technology started in models of certain size and price for cost and marketing reasons, but it is in urban areas where a hybrid vehicle excels in fuel consumption and emissions cleanness. The main feature about the new Yaris, despite the almost marginal existence of other petrol engines, is its efficient hybrid system. Yaris keeps on being more compact than other B-segment models, but has matured and refined in every aspect: looks, perceived quality, safety and comfort equipment, performance and handling too.
