The New Yaris

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The Toyota Yaris SR 1.8 is a new flagship model for the Yaris range, combining sports performance with style, refinement and driveability. The Yaris SR 1.8 delivers premium equipment features, great open road driving character and sporty yet sophisticated styling. And, in keeping with the latest generation Yaris on which it is based, it delivers exceptional interior space, safety and comfort for a car in its class.

All-new 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i engine

131bhp (133 DIN hp) at 6,000rpm, 173Nm at 4,400rpm

0 to 62mph in 9.3 seconds, top speed 121mph

Lowered and retuned sports suspension

Electric Power Steering tuned for sharper response

Sports body styling with rear spoiler, side skirts and deep front and rear bumpers

17-inch alloy wheels

LED rear lights

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC) standard

On sale from 1 April, price £12,995 (three-door) and £13,495 (five-door)

Its a sin its a vvt-i engine and not a vvt-li like the tsport or I am sure it would b a rocket ship...

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I think it needs a test drive by a CTS owner. My first impressions are 131 hp not bad for a 1.8 as the original 1zz-fe engine which the CTS 2zz-ge is based on was quite nippy. I think that was punching 138 hp. One thing is it has a lot of torque, so in gear performance should make you smile.

I think the 9.3 0-62 time is a red herring! Like the 8.3 for the CTS. So i'd knock off a second or two.

But unless someone has driven one, all we can do is guestimate!

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As you say the 0-62 time is probably a red herring.We shall be informed in time I am sure.

Another thing I have noticed is that the press again are giving it a rough ride by comparing it with other super minis speed wise...but sayin only its better on fuel economy.

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As you say the 0-62 time is probably a red herring.We shall be informed in time I am sure.

Another thing I have noticed is that the press again are giving it a rough ride by comparing it with other super minis speed wise...but sayin only its better on fuel economy.

That was something I was gonna mention, it is quite easy on the old go go juice! Toyota have done a lot of work on their engines to get them to pass Euro IV standards! hence why you can't get the corolla T Sport Euro III OOPS!

Toyota have gone all green, and it will eventually pay off for them! carbon off-sets and all that milarky!