This time, we will introduce in detail the recommended grades of the new Yaris . We will provide information that will be useful for those who are confused by looking at the catalog, or those who are considering purchasing. There are many grades of the Yaris, so you may be wondering which grade is the best value. Therefore, we have researched the difference between hybrid and gasoline cars, and which of the various grades is the most recommended. We hope that this article will be helpful when considering purchasing a Yaris.
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About the new Yaris
There are three engines to choose from, two gasoline and one hybrid. There are three grades: X, G and Z. The first thing that bothers you is the choice of engine. There are 14 options to choose from.
What grade is the new Yaris?
You can choose from three grades: “X”, “G” and “Z”.
- X: Entry grade
- G: Intermediate grade
- Z: High grade
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X-grade features
Yaris Grade X
The X grade is the entry-level model and is the least expensive.
If you choose the gasoline-powered X-grade Yaris, you can purchase it for as little as 1,655,000 yen. The exterior is equipped with halogen headlights and 14-inch wheels. The interior has an analog instrument panel, fabric seats, and a single color. It is equipped with a 7-inch display, but it cannot be equipped with options such as seat heaters or other comfort features.
G grade features
Yaris Grade G
The G grade is a mid-range model that offers great value. If you choose the gasoline G grade, you can purchase it from 1,953,000 yen . Unlike the X grade, the exterior has LED headlights that can be changed to 15 inches. In addition, 15-inch aluminum wheels are used, the interior has been significantly changed, the instrument panel is digital, an 8-inch display, a back guide monitor is standard equipment, and heated seats are optional.
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Z grade features
Yaris Grade Z
The Z grade is a high-end model, and some people may find it a little expensive, but if you choose the gasoline Z grade, you can purchase it from 2,154,000 yen . It’s in the 2 million yen range. However, the exterior design has 16-inch aluminum wheels exclusive to the Z grade and LED headlights , so you can tell it’s a Z grade just by looking at it.
The interior comes with a combination of genuine leather and fabric seats as standard, seat heaters, and the option of a color head-up display, so you’ll notice the difference when you’re in the car.
Hybrid vehicles
The new Yaris uses a new, compact THS II in the new generation “in-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type.” This improves the engine’s thermal efficiency and the transmission’s transmission efficiency while reducing the overall mass. As a result, the fuel efficiency of the entire powertrain system (engine and transmission) has improved by approximately 25%, and power performance by more than 15%. This system has dramatically improved fuel efficiency, achieving a low fuel consumption of 36.0km/L in WLTC mode.
In addition, the E-Four (4WD) model also features a newly developed rear suspension exclusively for 4WD, making it the first Toyota compact car to use a double wishbone suspension. This will almost certainly re-establish the car’s reputation as the “world’s most fuel-efficient passenger car.”
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Gasoline vehicles
On the other hand, the gasoline vehicle also adopts the new generation “Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L Direct Injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type”. By combining this with “Direct Shift-CVT” or “6MT” with starting gear, high driving performance is achieved. In addition, “Inline 3-cylinder 1.0L engine” model has also been added to the lineup.
| grade | engine | transmission |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | In-line 3-cylinder 1.0L engine (1KR) |
CVT | 2WD | 1,501,000 yen |
| G | 1,799,000 yen | |||
| X | In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection engine (M15A) |
Direct Shift- CVT |
2WD | 1,655,000 yen |
| 4WD | 1,888,000 yen | |||
| G | 2WD | 1,953,000 yen | ||
| 4WD | 2,151,000 yen | |||
| Z | 2WD | 2,154,000 yen | ||
| 4WD | 2,352,000 yen | |||
| X | 6-speed manual transmission | 2WD | 1,579,000 yen | |
| G | 1,877,000 yen | |||
| Z | 2,050,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID X | In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection engine (M15A) + motor (THS II) |
Electric variable speed transmission |
2WD | 2,044,000 yen |
| 4WD | 2,287,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID G | 2WD | 2,299,000 yen | ||
| 4WD | 2,507,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID Z | 2WD | 2,496,000 yen | ||
| 4WD | 2,694,000 yen |
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New Yaris specs
| spec | New Yaris Hybrid |
New Yaris petrol car |
New Yaris petrol car |
|---|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,940mm | 3,940mm | 3,940mm |
| Overall width | 1,695mm | 1,695mm | 1,695mm |
| Height | 1,500mm (2WD) 1,515mm (4WD) |
1,500mm (2WD) 1,515mm (4WD) |
1,500mm (2WD) 1,515mm (4WD) |
| Wheelbase |
2,550mm | 2,550mm | 2,550mm |
| engine | Inline 3 1.5L + motor M15A-FXE type |
In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L engine M15A-FKS type |
In-line 3-cylinder 1.0L engine 1KR type |
| Maximum power | 67kW (91hp) / 5500rpm |
88kW (120hp) / 6600rpm |
51kW (69hp) / 6000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 120Nm (12.2kgfm) / 3800-4800rpm |
145Nm (14.8kgfm) / 4800-5200rpm |
92Nm (9.4kgfm) / 4400rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
Front: 59kW (80ps) Rear: 3.9kW (5.3ps) |
– | – |
| Motor Max Torque |
Front: 141Nm (14.4kgm) Rear: 52Nm (5.3kgm) |
– | – |
| WLCT mode fuel consumption |
36.0-35.4km/L (2WD) 30.2km/L (4WD) |
21.4～21.6km/L 19.2km/L |
19.6～20.2km/L |
| Drive system | 2WD/4WD (E-Four) |
2WD/4WD | 2WD |
| Passenger capacity | Five people | Five people | Five people |
| Minimum turning radius |
4.8m to 5.1m | 4.8m to 5.1m | 4.8m to 5.1m |
transmission |
Electric variable speed transmission |
Direct Shift- CVT 6-speed MT |
CVT |
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Until the new Yaris Hybrid pays off
In the WLTC mode, which is close to the standard fuel economy, hybrid vehicles have a fuel economy of 36.0 to 35.4 km/L (28 km/L), while gasoline vehicles have a fuel economy of 21.4 to 21.6 km/L (14 km/L), which becomes a very troubling issue when you consider the price.
When comparing both grades “G” 2WD, the gasoline model is 1,953,000 yen and the hybrid model is 2,299,000 yen, a difference of 346,000 yen . Furthermore, taking into account tax reductions, the hybrid car is about 30,000 yen, making the difference in total 311,600 yen . Here we will calculate the cost of gasoline, and verify how much driving is needed to make up for the gasoline cost of about 310,000 yen.
When gasoline price is 170 yen per liter
- Gasoline model 10000km = 121,429 yen
- Hybrid car 10000km = 60,714 yen
The difference is only 60,715 yen after 10,000 km, so even if you drive 50,000 km, the difference is only 303,575 yen . It takes about 60,000 km to make up the difference …
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Conclusion
Considering resale value, it is better to choose a hybrid car. The author especially recommends the hybrid car for the new Yaris. Here are the reasons why:
First, the “Advanced Park” advanced parking assistance system (Toyota’s first) is only available on hybrid vehicles. In addition, the new generation “in-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type” achieves a lighter ride by adding motor output to the engine output compared to gasoline vehicles, improving comfort in everyday life.
Also, even if you sell it after driving 50,000 km, hybrid cars have a high resale value, so you can make up for the difference of 40,000 yen. For these reasons, we especially recommend the grade “HYBRID G”.
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For more information on the new Yaris, click here
Toyota News Release
https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/toyota/30486400.html
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