2024 Toyota Yaris G Limited in Malaysia – upgraded performance and handling, 600 units; RM99,600 OTR
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced the introduction of the Toyota Yaris G Limited to the Malaysian market, and this time there are more than just cosmetic changes – there are also upgrades applied to the chassis and transmission. Dynamics of the B-segment hatchback model.
Limited to 600 units, the Yaris G Limited starts with Regular Yaris as the basis, using the familiar Dual VVT-i 2NR-FE naturally aspirated 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Changes to the engine include a cold air intake (CAI) to aid oxygen-rich air intake via a shell intake filter, to achieve better combustion efficiency.
The improved breathing combined with the throttle control improves the vehicle’s pedal input and output ratio to achieve better engine response. This was also claimed to be intended to “improve horsepower and enhance acceleration”, although UMWT did not specify any engine power or performance gains claimed with these changes.
As standard, the Yaris produces 107 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. Here, Yaris G Limited continues to use the CVT continuously variable transmission with 7 virtual numbers as before.
UMWT says chassis modifications on the Yaris G Limited include new stiffer dampers to reduce body vibration, improve grip and achieve steering precision, helping the driver ‘change lanes with ease’. confident way’. A set of chassis braces was also included to stiffen the body for improved stability.
Aesthetics are also present on the Yaris G Limited, with an aerodynamic kit providing red accents to the front bumper extensions, side skirts and rear diffuser.
Elsewhere, the Yaris G Limited’s equipment builds on the regular G variant, including LED headlights with home tracking function, LED daytime running lights and fog lights, LED taillights, Halogen rear fog lights, auto-folding rearview mirrors, 16 – inch alloy wheels, soundproof windshield, front parking sensors and rear disc brakes.
Inside, the Yaris G Limited’s cabin is equipped with Optitron gauges, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever with a 4.2-inch multi-information display, automatic air conditioning, a 6-speaker sound system and an electric rearview mirror. .
The safety suite includes Toyota Safety Sense which includes a pre-collision warning system with AEB, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert as well as a 360-degree camera system.
The Toyota Yaris G Limited can be had in Silver Metallic, Red Mica Metallic and Platinum White Pearl, the latter two also available in two-tone with black roof and pillars in a total of five color combinations.
Finally is the price. The Toyota Yaris G Limited is for sale at RM99,600 on the road without insurance and covered by a five-year, unlimited-km manufacturer warranty, while performance components featured in this variant are covered by a one-year, 20,000km warranty.
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