The Yaris has been a sales leader in Japan for years; in Europe, a localized Yaris was Toyota’s best-selling model, with sales increasing every year in its first seven years of sales. In the United States, though, the Echo was Toyota’s B-car, until the 2007 model year, when a newly redesigned Yaris replaced it; the Yaris was sold as a two and four door liftback and as a four-door sedan, providing more variety than the Echo. Styled at Toyota's European design studio, the 2007 Yaris had more fun-to-drive performance, a modern mono-form shape with a low center of gravity, and a new platform that was longer and wider. The Yaris was very aerodynamic, with a drag coefficient of 0.29 — better than the 1980s Celicas and Supras.
U.S.-market Yaris cars have a 1NZ-FE 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and impressive fuel economy. Mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, the engine produces 106 horsepower and 103 ft.-lb. of torque; the Yaris has a MacPherson strut front and rear torsion beam suspension.
The U.S. Yaris has optional seat-mounted side and front and rear side curtain airbags, air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, an audio system with MP3 capability and mini-jack port, power windows, mirrors and door locks, and a 60/40 split rear seat with reclining, sliding and fold flat features.
The big differences between the Yaris and Echo lie not in the drivetrain, which is quite similar, but in styling, refinement, and options packages. While the Echo was clearly bare-bones, the Yaris is styled to look more upscale, with a larger instrument panel and a larger center stack taking away from the massive expanses of bare plastic. The suspension makes it more fun to drive around turns, and standard features have been laid on generously rather than held back to the point of excess.
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The Yaris Liftback had one grade, while the Sedan had a base model and sport-themed Yaris S.
Yaris Liftback was styled at Toyota’s European design studio and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Design Division. Both the Sedan and Liftback feature class-up styling, and a new level of refinement, sophistication, and fun-to-drive experience to the entry subcompact segment. Both Yaris configurations ride on a new platform that is longer and wider than its European predecessor, and will be the basis for a wide variety of future vehicles.
Yaris construction includes high-tensile steel, creating a lightweight yet rigid body to help enhance driving control and responsive steering. NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) is reduced with damping materials in strategic locations throughout the vehicle.
The Liftback features has short overhangs and a low center of gravity with color-keyed door handles and rear view mirrors. The front features a chrome-trimmed front grille centered between sharp character lines, which are integrated into its aerodynamic hood and windshield. Outer molding has been eliminated from the windshield and door glass to help enhance aerodynamics and reduce wind noise. The rear has large taillights and a wide rear door for easy and ample cargo area access.
The Yaris Sedan has a long stretched cabin with an arched beltline and its tires pushed outward at each corner, with integrated bumpers and headlamps as well as a low center of gravity. Like the Liftback, it features a “T” face grille, which emphasizes the Toyota identity. In the rear, the taillights are bookends to a wide trunk that extends down to the bumper molding for easy trunk access. Both the Liftback and Sedan will ride on P175/65 R14 tires with steel wheels and full wheel covers and offer available 15-inch steel or aluminum alloy wheels.
The Yaris S Sedan is designed to appeal to buyers looking for sporty styling. Side rocker panels, front and rear under bumper spoilers, 15-inch steel wheels and available aluminum alloy wheels give the Yaris S a more aggressive appearance.
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