2012 Toyota Yaris/Vitz Revealed With More Dynamic Design, Increased Size
The Toyota Yaris is an excellent point A to point B vehicle, with excellent fuel economy and an attractive price. Plus, it’s a Toyota, so it’s reliable. That being said, the reasons to consider buying a Yaris have never included its looks.
Toyota appears to be ready to change that, with new photos from a leaked brochure revealing the design of the all-new Japanese Vitz – which is badged as the Yaris here. A few days ago we brought you initial pics of the car, but now we have it from more angles and with more details. We’ve even surprised to see a center-exit dual exhaust. But wait, that’s a kitted-up version with the regular Vitz looking pretty mundane – like a smaller Matrix.
In terms of functionality, however, the Yaris will gain size. (The bodywork may change when it arrives in North America, but the overall shape isn’t about to). In total, the 2012 Yaris grows by 100mm end to end, with half of that between the wheelbase for improved interior room. The car will also be 20mm shorter overall, likely helping lower the center of gravity and improve handling.
Toyota is expected to deliver a concept version of the upcoming 2012 Yaris in the coming months.
GALLERY: 2012 Toyota Yaris
[Source: Carscoop]
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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Oh, it inspires an emotion alright. Maybe Toyota is trying to depress people into walking?
"its a Toyota, so its reliable". After all the recalls, Mr. Wood can't want the free Toyota TRD cap this bad. My 07' Yaris's rear suspension fell apart soon after 40K. "Engineered obsolesce" sound familiar? Shocks leaked & guess what? Yaris has NO Rear stabilizer bar. So the car started bouncing on rear springs. Toyota still has the WORST new car warranty. 3 year/36K bumper to bumper (60K drive train). Just buy a Kia already. When a company is willing to cut corners on it's flagship line (Lexus), what would you expect for the lower end line? Just like Ford motors. Willings to sacrifice it's most loyal customers for profit.