- Olga Kokorina
- Translated by Olga Apetenok
- Ru Fr Ar He
2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback. 4th generation
The Toyota Yaris is a compact car, which has been manufactured by Toyota (Japan) since 1999. Starting from 2021, Israeli buyers can purchase the fourth generation Yaris hatchback, in a 3-door or a 5-door version.
The 4th generation Toyota Yaris hatchback, released in 2020, is the first model built on a new modification of the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) GA-B global modular platform. This chassis has been designed for compact vehicles up to four meters in length. The new 5-door Yaris is 3,490 mm long, which is 5 mm shorter than the model of the previous generation. At the same time, the size of the wheelbase has increased by 50 mm, which made the interior roomier. The width of the new model has also grown by 50 mm, and the height has become 40 mm lower. The Japanese really know how to make a small car spacious inside, which is exactly what Toyota did with this model. Plus, the car has become lighter than its predecessor by 50 kilograms. The overall dimensions of the 2021 3-door hatchback are 3,995 × 1,805 × 1,455 mm (length x width x height), with a wheelbase of 2,560 mm.
Exterior
It should be noted that the new model was developed with an eye on the European market, where the third generation was in high demand. As a result, the new Yaris was named European Car of the Year for 2021! The car attracts attention with its harmonious proportions: the hood has become a little longer, and the cab has been moved back by 60 mm. The 2020/2021 Toyota Yaris looks more aggressive due to the large grille, extended headlights and expressive side sections of the front bumper. The roof and mirror housings in the two-tone versions are painted black, while the taillights are visually connected to each other by a thin line.
Interior
The interior of the new Yaris features high-quality finishing materials and a new design of the front panel, which is now located slightly lower than usual. Behind the compact steering wheel (which can now be heated) is a digital dashboard with two displays. Even the base trim level offers a modern multimedia system that supports the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces and has its 7-inch touchscreen turned towards the driver. For a surcharge, you can order a 10-inch head-up display. The list of equipment also includes contour lighting of the passenger compartment and a panoramic roof.
Modifications
The hatchback comes with a new generation hybrid system, which has the same design as the systems used on the new Corolla, Camry and RAV4. The company expects that the hybrid version will be the most demanded. The 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine is paired with an 80-horsepower electric motor, which in turn is recharged from a set of lithium-ion batteries. There is a CVT with mechanical first gear. The total output is 116 hp.
The new Yaris was developed with an eye on the European market, where the third generation was in high demand. As a result, the new Yaris was named European Car of the Year for 2021!
In addition, the new Toyota Yaris is available with a traditional 1.5-liter petrol engine paired with a continuously variable transmission. The petrol engine is equipped with a Start-Stop system, produces 125 hp and consumes 5.2 l/100 km within a combined cycle.
Trim levels
Israeli buyers have a chance to choose between five trim levels. Even the base version is equipped with a rain sensor, a rear-view camera, air conditioning, a steering wheel with multimedia control keys. The more expensive versions comprise: a 10-inch head-up display, wireless charging for gadgets, a keyless entry system, atmospheric interior lighting, JBL acoustics, as well as an upgraded set of electronic assistants, which includes adaptive cruise control and a lane keeping assist. Moreover, the base version comes with a central airbag that separates the driver and passenger.
