The latest hybrid model from the Japanese car maker will cost from just £14,995, the firm reveals, as it opens the order books today. It undercuts its nearest rival, the Honda Jazz hybrid by a cool grand, with the Jazz model available from £15,995.
Joining the Auris and Prius hybrids, the Yaris Hybrid will use a 1.5 litre VVT-i petrol engine, with a newly compacted hybrid system complete nickel-hydride battery pack and CVT (continuously variable transmission). CO2 emissions in the new model start from as low as 79g/km for the T3and T4 models and 85g/km for the T Spirit; respective official combined cycle fuel consumption figures are 80.7mpg and 76mpg.
Kitted out
As standard, the Yaris Hybrid comes with dual zone air conditioning, electric windows, 6-speaker audio system, ABS with EBD, seven airbags including driver’s knee airbag and VRC (switchable with TRC).
The three trim levels will be complemented by four option packs available for T4 and T Spirit versions. The Protection Pack (£250) provides mudflaps, Hybrid-branded floor mats, black side mouldings and a boot liner. The Protection+ Pack (£525) provides the same items, plus rear parking sensors and a black rear bumper protector. The Style Pack (£300) adds Hybrid-branded aluminium scuff plates and chrome-finished side sills and tailpipe trim. The Toyota Touch system can be upgraded to Toyota Touch and Go (£650), adding satellite navigation and advanced Bluetooth features.
Yaris Hybrid is available in eight colours: Cirrus White, Eclipse Black (mica), Glacier Pearl (pearlescent), Tyrol Silver (metallic), Burning Red (metallic), Decuma Grey (metallic), Sintra Blue (metallic) and Deep Aqua (metallic).
All Yaris Hybrid models fall into the VED band A which means no annual charge. Likewise their sub-100g/km emissions gain exemption from the London congestion charge. For company car drivers the benefit-in-kind tax rate is just 10 per cent.
Prices start from £14,995, rising to £16,995 for the top spec T-Spirit model.
