Toyota Yaris (XP210) explained

Toyota Yaris (XP210)
Manufacturer:Toyota
Aka:Mazda2 Hybrid (Europe, 2022–present)
Production:February 2020 – present
Designer:Mario Majdandžić[1]
Class:Subcompact car / Supermini (B)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Platform:TNGA: GA-B[2]
Drivetrain:Power-split
Battery:177.6 V lithium-ion (hybrid)
Weight: (Japan)

The XP210 series Toyota Yaris is the fourth generation of the Yaris, a subcompact car/supermini (B-segment) manufactured by Toyota for the Japanese, European and Australasian markets. The model was released in October 2019 to replace the XP130 series Yaris/Vitz, and built on the GA-B platform. Unlike the preceding Vitz-based Yaris models, the standard XP210 series Yaris variants are only available in 5-door hatchback bodywork; the bespoke 3-door model is reserved for the performance-oriented variant called GR Yaris.

Overview

Built on the GA-B platform, its development was led by chief engineer Yasunori Suezawa and chief hybrid engineer Takashi Uehara under the internal "Toyota Compact Car Company".[3] [4] During its development, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda in 2015 decided to delay the planned launch of the vehicle by one year to revise the GA-B platform, which was initially larger, heavier, and more expensive than targeted, since it shared many parts with other larger TNGA platforms.[5] The vehicle had been seen testing in July 2019 at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany.[6] [7] [8]

The XP210 series Yaris was then unveiled simultaneously on 16 October 2019 in Japan and Amsterdam, Netherlands.[9] [10] [11] [12] It went on sale in Japan on 10 February 2020, while the petrol 4WD variant went on sale in April 2020.

Markets

Japan

The Japanese market Yaris was launched in 10 February 2020. It marked the debut of the Yaris nameplate in the market, as its predecessors were badged as Vitz. The rebrand was attributed to a sharp drop in sales, and as an effort to expand its middle-aged customer base.[13] The other reasons of the name change is its WRC popularity and the unification of Toyota sales network in Japan. Prior to this generation, the Vitz was an exclusive model of the Netz Store dealerships, while the newer Yaris is positioned as a widely available compact car since the unification of Japanese dealership line-up in May 2020.[14]

The Japanese-built XP210 series Yaris retained the width of the previous generation Vitz in order to stay in the "compact car" classification of Japanese government dimension regulations. Three powertrain options are offered, ranging from the base 1.0-litre petrol, 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engines. Four-wheel drive is available as an option for 1.5-litre models, with the hybrid version received an "E-Four" electric four-wheel drive system. 6-speed manual transmission is only available for the 1.5-litre conventional petrol engine. Trim levels offered are X "B package", X, G, and Z.

Since February 2023, a modified version of the XP210 series Yaris is sold by Mitsuoka as the Mitsuoka Viewt Story, which is a fourth-generation Viewt. It replaced the previous Nissan March-based Viewt. Like its previous iterations, its design was inspired by the Jaguar Mark 2.[15]

The facelifted Japanese market Yaris was released on 17 January 2024 with redesigned grille.[16]

Australasia

The XP210 series Yaris was revealed for Australia and New Zealand in June 2020, with sales starting from August 2020. Sourced from Japan, the Yaris for these markets received the 1.5-litre petrol engine both in conventional and hybrid configuration, with the latter being positioned as the replacement to the Prius c. The Australian line-up consists of three trim levels, which are Ascent Sport, SX and ZR.[17] [18]

Petrol-powered Yaris hatchbacks are no longer offered in Australia since March 2024.[19]

Europe

For the European market, specifications were detailed in July 2020. It is available with the 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine, while certain markets in the region also received the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre conventional petrol engines.[20] [21] Production commenced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France in Onnaing since 6 July 2020.[22] It is also produced by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic in Kolín since November 2021.

In August 2021, a two-seater van version of the Yaris Hybrid was released in Spain as the Yaris Hybrid ECOVan.[23]

In December 2021, the GR Sport trim was introduced.[24] This includes revised suspension tunings, increased body rigidity, and electric power steering readjustment.

An uprated 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine option with a combined system output of was made available on 30 May 2023, marketed as the 'Hybrid 130' while the older hybrid option was named 'Hybrid 115'.[25] [26]

The Yaris Hybrid-based Mazda2 Hybrid is produced from December 2021 and went on sale in 2022 alongside the older Mazda-built, regular petrol-powered DJ model.[27] [28] [29]

Powertrain

TypeEngine codePowerTorqueCombined system outputElectric motorBatteryTransmissionModel codeLayout years
Petrol1KR-FE[30] 9961NaN1 I3510NaN0 @ 6,000 rpm @ 4,400 rpm---K120 CVTKSP210 (Japan)FWD2020–present
530NaN0 @ 6,000 rpm[31] @ 4,400 rpm5-speed manualKSP211 (Europe)
PetrolM15A-FKS[32] 14901NaN1 I3NaN0NaN0 @ 6,600 rpm[33] @ 4,800–5,000 rpm---MXPA11 (Europe)FWD2020–present
880NaN0 @ 6,600 rpm @ 4,800–5,200 rpmMXPA10FWD
K120 CVTMXPA15 (Japan)AWD
Petrol hybridM15A-FXE[34] 14901NaN1 I3Engine: NaN0NaN0 @ 5,500 rpm----Front motor: 590NaN0Engine: @ 3,600–4,800 rpm----Front motor: 850NaN01NM AC synchronous (front)177.6 V lithium-ioneCVTMXPH11 (Europe)FWD2020–present
MXPH10FWD
+ Rear motor: 3.91NaN1+ Rear motor: + 1MM AC synchronous (rear)MXPH15 (Japan)AWD E-Four
Petrol hybridM15A-FXE14901NaN1 I3Engine: 680NaN0 @ 5,500 rpm----Engine: @ 3,600–4,800 rpm----Motor: 960NaN0eCVTFWD2023–present (Europe, Hybrid 130)[35]

Safety

In Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris is the first car to be tested with all-new frontal offset test and counter-measure for injuries in far-side impacts by a "mobile progressive deformable barrier" (MPDB) test.[36] It is also the first Toyota to come with centre airbags.[37] It received five stars out of a possible five from ANCAP and Euro NCAP.[38] [36]

+2020 Toyota Yaris[39] ! Test! Points! %
Overall stars
Adult occupant32.97/38.0086%
Child occupant42.97/49.0087%
Pedestrian safety42.29/54.0078%
Safety assist13.95/16.0087%

Awards

The fourth-generation Yaris was awarded as the 2021 European Car of the Year.[40] [41] [42]

Notes and References

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  2. Toyota's New Model Yaris Makes World Premiere . Toyota . 16 Oct 2019 . 22 November 2020.
  3. Web site: 2017-04-13 . トヨタ・コンパクト・カー・カンパニー宮内プレジデントに聞く!コンパクトカーの今 . Ask President Miyauchi of Toyota Compact Car Company! . 2021-08-03 . カーナリズム.
  4. Web site: 2019-12-20 . 世界基準のコンパクトカー誕生! 新型「ヤリス」のこだわりポイントを紹介 . World-class compact car is born! Introducing the particular points of the new "Yaris" . 2021-08-03 . GAZOO.com . ja.
  5. Web site: 2021-02-16 . Untold Story of One-Year Delayed Yaris Launch . 2022-04-30 . Toyota Times . en.
  6. News: Wilkinson . Luke . 4 July 2019 . New Toyota Yaris spied testing at the Nurburgring . Auto Express . UK . 5 July 2019.
  7. News: Milahascu . Dan . 4 July 2019 . Europe's 2020 Toyota Yaris Makes Spy Debut In GR Sport And Hybrid Flavors . Carscoops . UK . 5 July 2019.
  8. News: Fung . Derek . 5 July 2019 . 2020 Toyota Yaris spied . CarAdvice . Australia . 5 July 2019.
  9. Toyota's New Model Yaris Makes World Premiere . 16 October 2019 . Toyota . Japan . 16 October 2019.
  10. New Toyota Yaris – Designed for urban life . 16 October 2019 . Toyota Europe . Brussels, Belgium . 16 October 2019.
  11. News: Kirby . David . 16 October 2019 . 2020 Toyota Yaris officially unveiled . Carbuyer . UK . 16 October 2019.
  12. News: Dowling . Joshua . 16 October 2019 . 2020 Toyota Yaris unveiled: option of hybrid power for the first time in Australia . CarAdvice . Australia . 16 October 2019.
  13. News: 16 October 2019. Toyota Unveils Remodeled Yaris Subcompact. en. nippon.com. 16 October 2019.
  14. Web site: 2019-11-21. どうしてヴィッツではなくヤリスなの? トヨタの新コンパクトカーの車名変更の理由とは【試乗】. Why is Yaris instead of Vitz? What is the reason for changing the name of Toyota's new compact car? [Test drive]. 2020-10-18. clicccar.com. ja.
  15. Web site: さよなら「マーチ」、ベースは「ヤリス」に...光岡『ビュート』新型の先行予約開始 . 2023-02-17 . レスポンス(Response.jp) . ja.
  16. ヤリスならびにヤリス クロスを一部改良 . Partial improvements to Yaris and Yaris Cross . Toyota Global Newsroom . ja . 2024-01-17 . 2024-02-02.
  17. Web site: Hunter. Callum. 2020-06-24. Toyota outlines new Yaris range, here in August. 2021-08-03. GoAuto. en.
  18. Web site: Fleet Auto News . All new Yaris launches in August. 2021-08-03. 2020-07-31 . en-AU.
  19. Web site: Lawrence . Alexandra . Toyota Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks now hybrid-only . carsales.com.au . 28 July 2024 . en-AU . 13 March 2024.
  20. Web site: New Toyota Yaris goes on sale with prices starting at £19,910. 2021-08-03. Motor1.com. en-gb.
  21. Web site: 2020-07-27. The all-new Toyota Yaris. 2021-08-03. Toyota Motor Europe Newsroom. en.
  22. Web site: 2020-07-07. Toyota Motor Europe starts producing the new Yaris, its first compact car based on Toyota New Global Architecture in France. 2021-08-03. Toyota Motor Europe Newsroom. en.
  23. Web site: Tiny Toyota Yaris becomes ECOVan commercial vehicle in Europe. 2021-09-30. Motor1.com. en-gb.
  24. Web site: 2021-12-02. Toyota Yaris GR Sport Brings Spicier Styling And Handling But No Extra Poke. 2021-12-02. Carscoops. en-US.
  25. Web site: EU-Spec 2023 Toyota Yaris Expands Hybrid Line-Up And Features Mild Safety And Tech Updates. 2023-06-13. Carscoops. en.
  26. Web site: Lye . Gerard . 2024 Toyota Yaris updated in Europe with new interior kit, safety tech and more powerful hybrid powertrain . Paul Tan's Automotive News . June 13, 2023 . en-MY . June 2, 2023.
  27. New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid is Toyota Yaris-based supermini . Felix . Page . . 2021-12-06 . 2021-12-06.
  28. Web site: 2022 Mazda2 Debuts In Europe As Rebadged Toyota Yaris Hybrid . Adrian . Padeanu . motor1.com . . 2021-12-06 . 2021-12-06.
  29. Web site: 2021-12-06. Une première Mazda 2 est sortie des lignes de Toyota Onnaing ce lundi. 2021-12-07. La Voix du Nord. fr.
  30. Web site: Yaris Spec . 2023-06-27 . Toyota JP.
  31. Web site: Découvrez la brochure de la Toyota Yaris . 2023-06-27 . Toyota FR . fr.
  32. Web site: Yaris Spec Sheet . 2023-06-27 . Toyota Australia.
  33. Web site: Catalogo Toyota Yaris .
  34. Web site: Yaris Tech Spec . 2023-06-27 . Toyota UK.
  35. Web site: New Yaris Brings Expanded Hybrid Line-Up, Enhanced Safety and Digital User Experience . 2023-06-27 . Toyota Europe Newsroom . en.
  36. Web site: 2020-09-16 . Safety Rebooted: New Toyota Yaris Sets the Benchmark for Small Family Car Safety . 2020-09-28 . Euro NCAP.
  37. Web site: 2020-07-29. 2020 Toyota Yaris detailed for Europe – 125 PS petrol and 116 PS hybrid with 1.5 litre NA three-cylinder - paultan.org. 2021-08-03. Paul Tan's Automotive News. en-US.
  38. Web site: Ottley . Stephen . 2020-09-16 . Toyota Yaris 2021 gets five-star ANCAP rating: The price you pay for safety! . 2023-09-01 . CarsGuide.com.au.
  39. Web site: Toyota Yaris Safety Rating & Report ANCAP . www.ancap.com.au.
  40. Through Yaris's Win of the Car of the Year 2021 in Europe . 2021-03-04 . 2021-03-09 . Toyota Times.
  41. Toyota Yaris Named The Car of the Year 2021 . 2021-03-01 . 2021-03-09 . Toyota Europe.
  42. News: Prior . Matt . 2021-03-01 . Toyota Yaris is Car of the Year 2021 . Autocar . 2021-03-09.