Toyota announced 2024 Yaris. This is not a small update because the Japanese car manufacturer has decided to introduce several new features for this model. However, to see the Toyota Yaris MY24 on the road, we will have to wait a long time. In fact, it will only arrive at Italian dealerships within first quarter 2024. At the moment, there are no details about the new price list yet.
The first innovation, the most important is the introduction new full hybrid powertrain which will be offered on Premiere Edition and GR SPORT trim levels. In addition to the Hybrid 115 engine, which can always count on a total output of 85 kW (116 hp), the Yaris can also be ordered with new 130 hybrid powertrain from 96 kW (130 hp).
The Japanese automaker did not share specific technical details, limiting itself to reporting that the new powertrain has a more powerful electric motor and some changes to the power control unit (PCU) components. Thanks to this work, in addition to the increase in power, the maximum torque has increased from 141 Nm to 185 Nm, obviously, the performance is also improving. 100 km/h can be reached starting from a place in 9.2 seconds, and acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h takes 7.5 seconds. The increase in power resulted in a slight increase in emissions. Toyota announces a range between 96 and 116 g/km CO2.
As mentioned, this new powertrain will be available in two trim levels. In particular, the version Premiere Edition – All New and sits at the top of the Yaris lineup. The trim level will be offered in a new two-tone Neptune Blue paint job with a contrasting black roof and pillars. Blue is found in the contrasting stitching of the seat covers and inserts on the doors and dashboards. Also standard are new 17-inch black wheels. The Premiere Edition will also be available in two-tone Platinum Pearl White or Silver Metallic.
On Toyota Yaris 2024 it will be possible to install digital instrument cluster with 7″ or 12.3″ screen. The infotainment system, on the other hand, can count on a 9 or 10.5-inch touchscreen display, depending on the setting chosen. Featuring a 12.3-inch screen (standard on Premiere Edition and GR SPORT), digital instrument cluster graphics can be customized with 4 different layouts (Smart, Casual, Sporty and Tough).
The infotainment system has also been updated, offering a more intuitive and responsive interface and a cloud-based navigation system. Voice commands have also been improved. Obviously there is no shortage of support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also available on the Yaris MY24. smart digital key. Connected to the MyT app, it allows up to five users to access the vehicle using their smartphone. The digital key in the MyT app is standard on Premiere Edition and optional on GR SPORT.
For safetythe automaker introduced a new Toyota T-Mate package which includes all the features previously offered by Toyota Safety Sense, with the addition of new ones. Yaris can count on a new camera and a new radar capable of detecting even more distant objects both in depth and in width. For example, with these enhancements, the Pre-Collision System (PCS) is now able to recognize a potential frontal collision and a wider range of objects and vehicles in the vehicle’s path, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Also improved support for collision avoidance at intersections.
New features include Acceleration Suppression, which intervenes to mitigate sudden accelerations in the event of a risk of collision with the vehicle in front, and Predictive Driving Assistance (PDA), which has been designed to help avoid the risk of an accident when driving at low speeds. , speed. Among the new driver assistance systems is also the new Emergency Stop System (EDSS), which is able to support the driver in case of illness when Lane Trace Assist (LTA) is active.
If the system detects that the driver has not performed any driving action – steering, braking, accelerating – for a certain period of time, an alert will sound. If the driver does not respond, the system will stop the vehicle, turn on the hazard warning lights and unlock the doors.
Thanks to OTA updatesToyota Safety Sense and multimedia features may be improved over time.
Source: HD Motori
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