Toyota Yaris 2024 updated in Europe with new interior, safety tech and more powerful hybrid powertrain

European Toyota Yaris received the first mid-cycle update since it initial introduction almost four years ago. On the surface, the TNGA-based hatchback looks exactly the same as before, with the main changes being a more powerful hybrid powertrain as well as improvements to the interior and safety systems.

Starting with the mechanical parts, the updated Yaris is offered with a new 130 Hybrid powertrain, the same E-CVT and a 92 PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol engine ( 91 hp or 68 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 120 Nm of torque from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm.

The difference here is a new transmission with the automaker’s fifth-generation hybrid technology, suggesting a larger and more powerful electric motor is on the way. With this, the total power of the system increases by 12% from 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) to 130 PS (129 hp or 96 kW), while the torque generated by the electric motor increases by 30 % from 141 Nm to 185 Nm.

According to Toyota, the increased power output shortens half a second from 0-100 km/h to 9.2 seconds and the 80-120 km/h sprint time to 7.5 too. second. This option comes with a modest increase in CO2 emissions, although the company says the Yaris will remain best-in-class with a range of 96 to 116 g/km.

now available 115 . hybrid powertrain returns here with the lower power mentioned above and although it may be slower in the sprint of the century (9.7 seconds), its 175 km/h top speed is shared with Hybrid 130. The Hybrid 130 is standard on all Premiere and GR Sport versions of the Yaris, while some European markets will offer a higher-performance powertrain at the high end.

Moving inside, the Yaris will now come with a 7 or 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, with the latter offering four modes (Smart, Normal, Sport, and Tough) for select. Meanwhile, the size of the central touchscreen has been increased to 9 or 10.5 inches depending on the level, and the new Toyota Smart Connect infotainment system offers cloud-based navigation as standard. along with a more responsive and intuitive interface.

Other system features include a voice recognition system with “Hey Toyota” voice as well as support for Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Another new addition is a smart digital key based on the MyT app to give up to five users access to the vehicle using their smartphones.

The Toyota T-Mate, the generic term for Yaris’ advanced driver assistance systems, has also been upgraded to include new features such as Acceleration Reduction (prevents potential collisions at low speeds caused by accelerating sudden), Emergency Driving Stop System (which brings the vehicle to a gentle stop if no driver action is detected for a certain period of time) and Traffic Sign Assist with speed limiter.

There’s also Active Driver Assistance (PDA) to help avoid the familiar crash hazards of low-speed driving, including Deceleration Assist (which provides smooth deceleration when the driver release the accelerator to slow down when approaching a slower vehicle ahead or into a bend) and Steering Assist (which adjusts steering force to help the driver make a smooth and steady turn when it perceives a bend on the road). road).

These systems re-engage, such as automatic emergency braking, emergency steering assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, lane tracking assist, and lane departure warning. rear cross-section, safe exit assist and blind spot monitoring. The vehicle can also accept over-the-air updates to improve system functionality.

Coinciding with the launch of the new Yaris, Toyota will offer the hatchback in Premiere Edition guise, available in a two-tone Neptune Blue paint job with a contrasting black roof and pillars – alternatives include two-tone Platinum. Pearl White and Silver Metallic. The blue theme extends to the upholstery stitching and accents on the interior panels, and the car rides on 17-inch black machined alloy wheels.

A new Juniper Blue paint option is also available on the Yaris range, which also gets new seat covers, while the Mid and Mid+ trims get a new five-spoke alloy wheel design, which comes in silver, respectively. or machining.