PLANO, Texas, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2020 Yaris
embodies the ideal formula for modern hatchback appeal: make it
fun, make it efficient and keep it affordable. Add in the latest in
multimedia technology to go with practicality and value, and the
new Yaris Hatchback hits all the key points its customer demands.
It combines the sporty fun and premium engineering of the Yaris
sedan in an audaciously styled hatchback while adding other
upgrades. Toyota makes another big step for high-quality small cars
by introducing the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback that will debut at
the New York International Auto Show.
It will be offered in mono-spec LE and XLE grades, with standard
equipment levels in both that defy the segment expectations.
Refuses to Blend In
A bold, "cab-rearward" design gives the 2020 Yaris Hatchback a
distinct hunkered-down, bulldog-like stance. The front end projects
a gutsy attitude with a hexagon lower front grille and sharp-eyed
headlamps. The XLE grade's automatic LED headlamps incorporate
daytime running lamps. A choice of vibrant exterior colors amps up
the head-turning quotient: Stealth, Graphite, Pulse, Sapphire,
Chromium, Frost and Icicle.
At 161.6 inches long, the Yaris Hatchback can scoot into parking
spaces that most others pass up. That's a real bonus for urban
dwellers, and so is the car's super-tight 32.2-ft. turning circle.
Meanwhile, the new Yaris Hatchback is spacious, with a wheelbase
nearly 2.4 inches longer than the previous Yaris Liftback model.
The 15.9 cu. ft., trunk area is nearly the size found in a midsize
sedan.
Raise Your Standards
On all 2020 Yaris Hatchback models, standard 16-inch aluminum
alloy wheels, body-color side mirrors and door handles, and a
chrome tailpipe tip set the premium tone. The side mirrors are
power-adjustable and have integrated LED turn signals, and they're
also heated for quick cold-weather defrosting.
The long list of standard features includes many that are
usually optional or offered only on upgrade models: Smart Key Entry
with Push Button Start, fog lights, variable intermittent
windshield wipers, rear backup camera, tilt and telescoping
steering wheel, chrome interior door handles, and driver and front
passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. There's even
a first aid kit.
Max Multimedia
The standard 7-inch Touchscreen display audio system is ready to
rock or hip-hop with clear, powerful sound played through six
speakers. Maximizing connectivity and control, the system is
equipped with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® as well as
voice recognition and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free
phone operation. The 7-inch touchscreen display screen is a
touchscreen or can be controlled by the remote commander knob.
Standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio comes with a three-month All
Access trial subscription (150+ channels, including commercial-free
music). USB ports and an auxiliary input ensure connectivity for
all types of devices, and the sporty steering wheel integrates
control switches for the audio and phone.
Here's another surprise from the 2020 Yaris Hatchback: both the
LE and XLE grades are equipped with navigation hardware; the
customer simply needs to buy the accessory SD card through a Toyota
dealer to activate navigation capability.
Stepping up to the XLE brings a taste of luxury with leatherette
seating surfaces (choice of gray or black), automatic climate
control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic LED headlamps,
and leather-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake
handle.
Big Safety in a Small Car
The 2020 Yaris Hatchback will come equipped as standard with a
Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System in both model grades
(standard on the Yaris Sedan, too). The system scans the road ahead
for potential vehicle collisions. If a potential frontal collision
is detected, an audio/visual alert and braking assistance are
designed to automatically activate. Should the driver not respond,
this system may automatically apply the brakes.
The Yaris Hatchback comes standard with an advanced active
safety system that includes Dynamic Stability Control (DSC),
Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and
Brake Override System (BOS). The array of six airbags includes
curtain airbags that help protect front and rear seat
occupants.
Taut, Toned Athlete
The taut lines of the 2020 Yaris Hatchback are stretched over
strong, athletic bones. The body structure comprises 65 percent
ultra-high tensile steels and is based on a continuous framework
using straight beams wherever possible for maximum strength. The
high structural integrity allows the MacPherson strut front
suspension and torsion-beam rear suspension to be tuned for ride
comfort and handling agility that exemplify the model's "class
above" driving dynamics. Translation: the Yaris Hatchback is a hoot
to drive and a comfortable commuter.
The Yaris Hatchback's tenacious handling is baked into the
engineering, not just added on with fat tires and stiff suspension.
A rigid steering mount provides a direct yet light feel, and the
brakes are tuned to yield a progressive feel when cornering.
Entering the curve, the brake pedal provides smooth operation, then
leads into a more rigid feel as g-force rises.
Punching Above Its Class
Yaris gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel
from a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106
horsepower. High-compression (12.0:1) and direct fuel injection
give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that's ideally matched
to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission's
torque converter locks in all gears for quicker, more direct shifts
and greater fuel efficiency. Another surprise in this class is a
Sport Mode, which changes the car's personality with enhanced
acceleration response.
The tight structure and finely tuned suspension don't work alone
in providing a comfortable ride. The 2020 Yaris Hatchback employs
extensive sound-absorbing measures, including a noise-insulating
windshield, to block noise paths into the cabin. Sound-absorbing
material inside the tailgate, parcel shelf and spare wheel well
help to reduce high-frequency noise entering the cabin from the
rear.
Limited Warranty
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies
to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Standard Toyota
Care is a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled
maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000
miles, whichever comes first.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
U.S. and North America for more
than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable,
next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous
value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design,
engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks
in North America, where we operate
14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more
than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North
American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million
cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2018 – and about 87
percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 16 years are
still on the road today.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Media Contact:
Zachary Reed
zachary.reed@toyota.com
469-292-3499
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