Toyota is entering the C-segment premium sedan territory for the first time with the Yaris sedan. Unveiled at the 2018 Auto Expo, there’s a lot riding on this car as it will be Toyota’s major push into this part of the market where it has not been able to make any major inroads. Now ahead of its expected launch on 18 May, the variants have been revealed.
The Yaris, will be offered in 7 variants (four automatic and three manual) and only petrol power across the range. Here are variant wise highlights of the important features on the 2018 Yaris. In this list each subsequent variant includes features of the previous variant. The petrol engine is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit and can be had with a six-speed manual or seven-speed CVT.
Toyota Yaris J AT/MT
-Six speed manual/Seven-speed AT
- Seven airbags, ABS with EBD
-Digital display for the infotainment system
-Music system with four speakers
- Front and rear power windows
-Electrically adjustable outside mirrors
-Keyless entry
-Split folding rear seats
-Projector headlamps
Toyota Yaris G AT/MT
-Front and rear fog lamps
-Rear parking sensors
-Speed sensing door locks
-Infotainment system with 7-inch display
-Roof mounted rear AC vents
-Button Start
-Chrome grille
-ORVM with integrated indicators
Toyota Yaris V AT/MT
-Disc brakes on all wheels
-Six speakers for the infotainment system
-Reverse camera
-LED rear lamps
-Front parking sensors
-15-inch alloy wheels
Toyota Yaris VX AT
-Stability control programme
-Hill start assist
-Tyre Pressure monitoring system
-Leather upholstery
-Power driver’s seat
-LED DRLs
-Chrome door handles
Observations
On the face of things, this list is quite comprehensive and it looks like Toyota has delivered on its promise of making the Yaris a feature heavy model. Even the base model comes quite loaded up in terms of exterior and interior features. There’s no diesel option but it is likely that Toyota will instead bring in a hybrid setup for the car at a later date.
