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4. TOYOTA C-HR ConceptDesign innovation and driving pleasure

Combining a bold new dynamic design language

with an agile, engaging driving experience to cre-

ate its own, unique oer within the highly-de-

manding European car market, a new concept ve-

hicle, the TOYOTA C-HR Concept makes its world

debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

10.TOYOTA POWERTRAIN ROADMAPMatching technology to usage

The TOYOTA Roadmap envisages the ecient useof all available energy sources, thus ensuring the

long-term continuity of private and public trans-

port despite restrictions that will weigh increas-

ingly heavily on the use of traditional fossil fuels.

12. TOYOTA FUEL CELL SEDANThe car of the future is here

After more than 20 years of research, Toyota’s vi-

sion of the car of the future has become a reality.

Presented to the public for the rst time at the

2014 Paris Motor Show, the new Toyota Fuel Cell

Sedan is capable of carrying 4 passengers in com-fort. It has a range comparable to that of a petrol

engine vehicle and may be refuelled in just 3 min-

utes, yet emits nothing but water vapour.

16. TOYOTA i-ROADThe agility of a motorcycle, the comfort of a car

Less than 2 years after Toyota rst revealed its

i-ROAD concept vehicle, a road-legal, 2-seater

version of the company’s tricycle-format Per-

sonal Mobility Vehicle (PMV) makes its European

debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

20. NEW 2014 TOYOTA YARISMade in Europe for European customers

Designed at Toyota’s European Design Centre,

the new Yaris was created in France by Europeanengineers for European customers. Reecting the

highly competitive nature of the B-segment in

Europe, its highly distinctive styling ensures that

it really stands out from the crowd.

23. NEW TOYOTA AYGOToyota’s unique take on the A-segment

New AYGO builds on its predecessor’s strengths

of engaging design, driving enjoyment and a fre-

quently refreshed model line-up with a new, more

playful dimension.

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Combining a bold new dynamic design language with an agile,

engaging driving experience to create its own, unique oer

within the highly-demanding European car market, a new

concept vehicle, the TOYOTA C-HR Concept makes its worlddebut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. It gives a rst hint of a type

of vehicle that Toyota would like to bring to market.

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Toyota has a long-standing reputation for

innovation in many diverse segments of the

global automotive market.

20 years ago, the company created a new

market segment with its pioneering and in-genious RAV4. Fundamentally dierent to a

traditional 4x4, the RAV4 featured a small,

2.0 litre engine mounted transversally with-

in a monocoque bodyshell, and all-round

independent suspension in a very compact

body (just 3.69 m long), all this packaged in

an aspirational and progressive design.

Launched in Japan in 1997 and in Eu-

rope in 2000, the Prius was the world’s rst

mass-produced full hybrid vehicle. It fea-

tured a unique Toyota Hybrid System which

established a major industry milestone invehicle powertrain development and set

new standards for quiet, ecologically-res-

ponsible driving pleasure.

In 2012, Toyota introduced the GT86

to universal acclaim. Boasting the world’s

only front-mounted horizontally opposed

engine and rear-wheel drive package,

the compact, entirely driver-focused 2+2sports car gives form to the pure, intrinsic

joy of driving through precise, instantane-

ous response to even the smallest inputs.

Today, the synthesis of 20 years of Toyota

creativity, the C-HR Concept recaptures

the design and packaging ingenuity that

spawned the rst RAV4, introduces a new

version of the sophisticated, full hybrid

powertrain technology rst realised in the

Prius and, inspired by the GT86, targets new

levels of dynamism and agility.

This highly-innovative design study for astylish, lightweight and dynamic C-segment

hybrid crossover is designed to stand out in

an increasingly homogenous market place.

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THE SYNTHESISOF 20 YEARS

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ing theme to the segment. Below a compact,

sensual cabin prole, the lower bodywork

has been sculpted to represent the facetted

surfaces of a highly-durable, precision-cut

gemstone.

In plan form, the corners of the bodyshell

have been cleanly shaved o. This both re-

moves mass from the overall volume, and

emphasises the powerful air of the front

and rear wheel arches, reinforcing the new

crossover’s broad, planted stance from eve-

ry viewpoint.

The front of the C-HR Concept not only

represents a further development of

Toyota’s Under Priority and Keen Look de-

sign identity, but also introduces new styl-

ing themes which hint at a future design

direction for Toyota vehicles.

Above a robust central bumper prole, the

slim upper grille associated with Under Pri-

It is the next rendition of Akio Toyoda’s prom-

ise, on taking over the presidency of Toyota,

to build more emotional cars that make their

owners fall in love with driving again.

The C-HR Concept oers the combina-

tion of compact packaging and outstanding

agility essential to those with active urban

lifestyles.

It has been conceived around a new plat-

form designed to satisfy customers’ de-

mands for state of the art handling and con-

trollability. In conjunction, a new advanced

full hybrid powertrain oers a uniquely en-

gaging driving experience matched to 21st

century trac conditions, whilst delivering

outstanding eciency.

A NEW ARCHITECTURE STYLING THEME

The TOYOTA C-HR Concept introduces an

expressive new, diamond architecture styl-

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ority design has been evolved into a oat-

ing ‘wing’ graphic which ows seamlessly

around the front corners of the vehicle to

the front fender apexes. Within the wing,

vigorous headlamp detailing incorporates

a high-tech, 3D treatment of the distinctive

Daytime Running Lights (DRL).

Adding emphasis to the vehicle corners

to further reinforce the new crossover’s

solid stance, the large lower grille is anked

by strongly sculpted downward projections.

These powerful frontal elements are under-

scored by an aero-inspired, oating front

spoiler.

The evolution of the Keen Look design is

expressed through the Under Priority de-

sign with enhanced 3-dimensional struc-

ture and headlamps, making the whole

front centre of gravity low whilst reinforc-

ing it’s good stance.

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THE TOYOTA C-HR ConceptINTRODUCES AN EXPRESSIVE

NEW, DIAMOND ARCHITECTURE

STYLING THEME TO THE SEGMENT

HYBRID HERITAGE

Oering excellent fuel and emissions eciency without sacricing eithercabin space or driving ease and comfort, hybrid vehicles (HVs) are now widelyaccepted by consumers as mainstream vehicles. This enables them to play animportant part in the commercialisation of eco-cars.

Reecting this widespread acceptance, cumulative global sales of Toyotaand Lexus HVs since the launch of the rst Prius in Japan in 1997 have nowtopped the 7 million mark.

In Europe, driven by the success of Yaris Hybrid and Auris Hybrid, Toyota andLexus have together sold some 780,000 HVs since the Prius went on sale in2000, equating to more than 10% of total hybrid sales worldwide.

On the eight rst months of 2014, Toyota and Lexus Hybrid sales reached107,000 representing 28% of the TOYOTA group sales in Western Europe. Onthe same period and for the same 31 countries (EU28, Switzerland, Norwayand Iceland) the Yaris Hybrid share is established at 31% and the hybrid ver-sions represent more than 50% of the Auris and Auris Touring Sports sales.


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From the side, the highly-facetted lower

body, muscular wheel arches and aggres-

sively angular rear shoulder are juxtaposed

with an exceptionally sleek cabin prole.The glasshouse is emphasized by the

sweeping, uninterrupted extension of the

side glazing into the rear screen. This cre-

ates a slim, oating, spoiler-tipped rooine

the length of which is exaggerated by resid-

ual C-pillars which taper into needle points

either side of the rear screen.

The oating roof is detailed with pat-

terned openings which create a uniquely

animated play of light within the C-HR Con-

cept’s cabin space.

Seen from the rear, the dramatically ta-pering glasshouse emphasises the cross-

over’s wide shoulders and planted stance.

Once again shaped in the manner of a fac-

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etted gemstone, the vehicle rear shares the

front bodywork’s corner detailing. Highly-

distinctive, aero-inspired, oating rear

lamp clusters further enhance the broadshoulders of the C-HR Concept’s muscular

lower bodywork.

A unique wheel design reinforces the ve-

hicle’s crossover credentials, the blade de-

sign of the spokes hinting at the sophisti-

cation and eciency of the C-HR Concept’s

full hybrid powertrain.

A GLOBAL PROJECT ROOTED IN

THE EUROPEAN MARKET

The C-HR Concept is another tangible ap-

plication of Toyota’s new Global Visionthinking, rst advocated by President Akio

Toyoda in 2011. Recognizing that Europe is

the most demanding market for small and

mid-sized vehicles, Toyota uses this region

as benchmark for dening future global A-,

B- and C-segment cars. Toyota Motor Eu-

rope (TME) has also become the company’sskill centre for diesel engines, perceived

quality and vehicle dynamics.

In the case of C-HR Concept, there was

close cooperation between Toyota’s vehi-

cle planning centres in Japan and in Eu-

rope, in order to get a good understanding

of the latest European customer demands

and vehicle trends. As for the styling of the

concept car, it is the result of a global co-

operation between ED2 (European Design

Development Centre) and the other design

centers.TME will continue to work hand in hand

with TMC (Toyota Motor Corporation in Ja-

pan) to enter the C-crossover segment.

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NEW PLATFORMAND POWERTRAIN

4,350 mm long, 1,850 mm wide1,500 mm high and with a wheel-base of 2,640 mm, the C-HRConcept is conceived around a newplatform. With a lower centre ofgravity and increased structuralrigidity, it will contribute to greatlyimproved driving dynamics.

The concept employs a new, full

hybrid powertrain that will deliversignicantly improved fuel e-ciency.


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TOYOTA POWERTRAINROADMAPMATCHING TECHNOLOGY TO USAGE

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TOYOTA HAS BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 40 YEARS ON THE DESIGN AND DEVEL

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The TOYOTA Roadmap envisages the ecient use of all available

energy sources, thus ensuring the long-term continuity of private

and public transport despite restrictions that will weigh increas-

ingly heavily on the use of traditional fossil fuels.

In this context, TOYOTA has now been working for over 40 years

on the design and development of more environmentally-friendly

mobility solutions, with the ultimate aim of oering a full range ofecological vehicles to suit all user proles.

Drawing on its unrivalled experience with hybrid powerplants,

TOYOTA is already producing electric vehicles, hybrids and re-

chargeable hybrids and is preparing to launch its rst fuel cell se -

dan. Hence, the company is laying solid foundations for the future

coexistence of several types of low- or even zero-emission cars.

In the immediate future, short range, individual mobility will be ca-

tered for by small, typically urban, electric vehicles like the i-ROAD.

At the other end of the scale, the fuel cell will prove particularly ap-

propriate for long-distance car journeys, public transport and freight

transport.

Between these two currently-emergent extremes, the major-ity of vehicles will continue to use an internal combustion engine

powered by liquid fuels including petrol, diesel, bio and compressed

gasses such as natural gas.

In this context, TOYOTA remains convinced that its award-winning

hybrid powerplant – that topped the 7 million mark in September – is

the technological response best suited to dealing with mobility issues

relating to the environment and the depletion of energy reserves.

TOYOTA uses a 100% ‘series-parallel’ hybrid, capable of running

alternately in electric or thermal modes and also in a combination of

the two. It benets from both the performance attributes of a ‘paral-

lel’ hybrid and the simplicity and cleanliness advantages of a ‘series’

hybrid, without experiencing any of their respective drawbacks.

According to gures published for 2013 by the European Com-mission and the European Environment Agency, the average emis-

sions of the Toyota/Lexus eet sold in Europe were 116.6 g/km.

The company therefore already exceeds by 11.3 g/km the 127.9 g/

km target set for 2015.

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The world’s rst production hydrogen-

powered sedan is a development of the

Toyota FCV Concept which made its interna-

tional debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

Though remaining faithful to the avant-garde styling of that concept, the Toyota

Fuel Cell Sedan’s radiator grille, headlamps

and rear lights as well as the aerial, roof and

fuel-ller ap have been modied in the in-

terests of road-going practicality. And the

concept’s cameras have, of course, been re-

placed by classic exterior rear-view mirrors.

The Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan will be launched

in Europe in 2015.

SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURE

Designed to provide a practical solution tomotorists’ everyday requirements, the new

hydrogen-powered Toyota is a front-wheel

drive 4-door, 4-seater sedan. It features

After more than 20 years of research, Toyota’s vision of the car

of the future has become a reality. Presented to the public for

the rst time at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the new Toyota Fuel

Cell Sedan is capable of carrying 4 passengers in comfort. It hasa range comparable to that of a petrol engine vehicle and may be

refuelled in just 3 minutes, yet emits nothing but water vapour.

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yet been decided. More detailed informa-

tion, such as specications, exact prices and

sales targets, will be announced at a later

date.

TOYOTA’S STANCE ON FCV R&D

Toyota’s commitment to environmentally-

friendly vehicles is based on three basic prin-

ciples: embracing diverse energy sources;

developing ecient, low-emission vehicles;

and driving real and positive environmental

change by popularising these vehicles.

Hydrogen is a particularly promising al-

ternative fuel. It can be produced from a

wide variety of primary energy sources

– including solar power and wind power –

and is easy to store and transport. When

compressed, it has a higher energy density

than batteries. In addition to its potential as

a fuel for home and automotive use, hydro-

gen could be used in a wide range of furtherapplications, including large-scale power

generation.

Fuel cell vehicles contribute to the diver-

sication of automobile fuels, emit no CO2

or environmentally harmful substances

during operation, and oer all the conveni-

ence of gasoline-powered cars. Toyota be-

lieves they have a great deal of potential,

and are ideal environmentally-friendly ve-

hicles with which to promote a sustainable-

mobility society.

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MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power source Hydrogen fuel cell

Fuel cell type Polymer electrolyte

Electric motor Permanent magnet

Hydrogen tanks 2 high-pressure units (70 MPa)

THE HYFIVE PROJECT

The aim of the Hyve Project (Hydrogen for Innovative Vehicles) is to speedup the introduction of hydrogen-powered cars on European roads. 15 carmanufacturing and energy providing partners are involved. They will joinforces to ensure a coordinated deployment of fuel cell vehicles, in conjunc-tion with the establishment of the refuelling infrastructure required for theiroperation.

Toyota, BMW, Daimler, Honda and Hyundai will be responsible for the

deployment of a eet of 110 vehicles to 6 European cities -Bolzano, Copenha-gen, Innsbruck, London, Munich and Stuttgart. A network of hydrogen refuel-ling pumps will be developed simultaneously within these 5 regions, as well asin Sweden, a close neighbour of Denmark.

From now until the eective launch of the programme at the end of 2015,the vehicles deployed by Toyota will be equipped with a continuous data loginsystem for the entire duration of the 3-year project. Thus they will provide theengineers with detailed, day-to-day feedback on their use and performance,information essential to the further development of this edgling technology.For all stakeholders, this project will also build the public image of the hydro-gen-powered car.


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ACTIVE LEAN TECHNOLOGY AND

REAR-WHEEL STEERING

2,345 mm long, 1,455 mm high, 870 mm

wide and with a wheelbase of 1,695 mm,

the revised Toyota i-ROAD is 5 mm shorter,

10 mm higher and 20 mm wider than the

concept vehicle, and still boasts ultra-com-

pact dimensions.

This equips the PMV with the ability to ma-

noeuvre smoothly along roadsides and nar-row alleys, and also makes it possible to park

four i-ROADs in a single car parking bay.

The full electric powertrain of the Toyota

i-ROAD remains unchanged, featuring a

lithium-ion battery providing power to a

pair of 1.9 kW electric motors mounted

within the front wheels. Combining brisk

acceleration with near-silent running, the

Toyota PMV has a range of some 50 km*,

after which it may be fully recharged from

a conventional household power outlet in

just three hours.Key to the higher levels of stability, safe-

ty, comfort and enjoyment associated with

the Toyota i-ROAD driving experience is

Toyota’s new, entirely intuitive ‘Active Lean’

technology.

Operating in conjunction with rear-wheel

steering via a conventional steering wheel,

the Active Lean system features a lean ac-

tuator motor and gearing mounted above

the front suspension member, linked via a

yoke to the left and right front wheels.

An ECU calculates the required lean based

on steering angle, gyro-sensor and vehiclespeed information. The system automati-

cally moves the wheels up and down in op-

posite directions and is able to apply a lean

angle to counteract the centrifugal force of

cornering.

The system also operates when the i-

ROAD is being driven straight ahead on a

stepped surface, the lean actuator auto-

matically compensating for changes in the

road surface to keep the body level.

Active Lean technology delivers a unique

driving experience, with all the enjoymentof two-wheeler riding, exceptional ma-

noeuvrability and a minimum turning circle

of just 3.0 metres, yet without the need for

the driver to stabilise the vehicle during slow

speed manoeuvres, or when stationary.

Because the system obviates the need for

the driver to lower his feet to the road sur-

face at any time, the Toyota i-ROAD may be

equipped with a safer, weatherproof, closed

body construction.

This not only means that the new PMV

may be driven without a helmet, but also

allows for a more car-like on-board envi-ronment, with the potential to benet from

such features as heating, an audio system

and Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity.

THREE-YEAR REAL-LIFE TEST IN

GRENOBLE, FRANCE

In October 2014, urban transport of the fu-

ture will become a reality in the French city

of Grenoble.

A partnership formed between the City of

Grenoble, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, EDF,

Sodetrel, Toyota and Citélib will conduct a3-year trial targeting an increase in the e-

ciency and eectiveness of public transport

systems (trams, buses, trains) through their

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interconnectivity with full electric PersonalMobility Vehicles.

This real-life test will allow commuters in

Grenoble to drive the rst or last few kilo-

metres of their trip in a PMV, whilst using

public transport for the majority of their

journey. This will not only increase exibil-

ity and time-saving, but also contribute to

reduced trac congestion and improved air

quality in city centres.

Connected to Grenoble’s public trans-

port IT infrastructure, this trial scheme will

complement the city’s current car-sharing

service by allowing users to pick up a PMV atone location and drop it o at another.

By bringing together their respective

competencies, the project partners aim to

oer Grenoble an innovative service which

will allow a thorough, real-life evaluation of

the potential of this new form of mobility.

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Toyota’s role in this new partnership will be

to provide 35 i-ROAD PMVs as part of a total

eet of 70 ultra-compact, all-electric Toyota

vehicles. All vehicles may be charged at one

of over 100 charging points, spread around

30 new charging stations located close to

public transport stops throughout the city.

Participants in this visionary car-sharing

scheme will be able to make use of two ded-

icated smartphone apps. One includes anintelligent route planner designed to help

users reach their destination via the most

ecient route and transport method, based

on real-time trac congestion information,

public transport schedules and the other

oers availability of PMVs. Via this app, us-

ers will also be able to submit reservations

for an available PMV.

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Discussing the new 2014 Yaris, Alessandro

Massimino, Product Manager at Toyota Mo-

tor Europe said: “Yaris has always been a

very powerful proposition from a rationalperspective: great packaging, durability,

cost of ownership... And we’ve had an ex-

tremely positive response to the hybrid

version. So, with the new 2014 Yaris, we

wanted to go one step further: to create a

vehicle that would appeal not only to our

customer’s brains, but also to their hearts.’

DYNAMIC, EMOTIVE EXTERIOR DESIGN

New, 2014 Yaris features an even stronger,

more dynamic execution of Toyota’s bold

Under Priority frontal design language with

Keen Look detailing. The narrow upper andlarge, trapezoidal lower grilles which hall-

mark Under Priority design now merge to

form a powerful, cross-shaped structure.

A chrome trim bar runs through the length

of the upper grille into Keen Look headlamp

clusters, tying the frontal elements together

with a strong, horizontal emphasis of vehicle

width. The headlamp clusters themselves in-

corporate new projector lamp technology for

both high and low beams, and LED Daytime

Running Lights (DRL).

Underlined by a ‘oating’ spoiler whichfurther strengthens the dominance of the

Under Priority design language, the large,

trapezoidal lower grille focuses attention

on the bottom of the new Yaris, reinforcing

the dynamic potential of its ground-hug-

ging stance and low centre of gravity.

To the rear, a new bumper design gives

the appearance of a broader, lower stance,

whilst the integral diuser strengthens the

new Yaris’ road presence with a more sport-

ing, self-condent image. Upgraded rear

lamp clusters incorporate a new, LED light

graphic which further enhances the vehi-

cle’s personality with a unique lighting sig-

nature made possible by using light-guide

technology.

Unlike the previous generation Yaris, all

powertrain derivatives now share the same

overall styling, with more subtle cues alone

identifying dierent versions, including theYaris Hybrid.

MORE SOPHISTICATED INTERIOR WITH

ENHANCED SENSORY QUALITY

The new interior design reects three key,

customer-informed objectives: enhanced

roominess and dynamism in the cabin, im-

proved sensory quality; and overall visual

simplication with better colour variation

and more sophisticated nishes.

Creating a more horizontal feel to the

dashboard, the upper instrument panel isthinner, and the upper surface of the driv-

er’s instrument binnacle has been restyled

for a slimmer look. The door panel has also

Designed at Toyota’s Euro-

pean Design Centre, the new

Yaris was created in France by

European engineers for Euro-pean customers. Reecting the

highly competitive nature of

the B-segment in Europe, its

distinctive styling ensures that

it really stands out from the

crowd.

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been redesigned to combine a more uid,

dynamic appearance with a larger soft-

touch area and greater functionality.

The centre console has been raised by 23

mm to reduce the length of the gear shift

lever. Now featuring the latest Toyota Touch

2 multimedia systems, the console touch

screen has been increased in size from 6.1”

to 7”. This visually emphasises one of the

Yaris’ unique features.

The area of soft touch nishes has been

increased within the cabin. The upper

instrument panel grain nish has been

changed for improved tactility and a less

glossy appearance. The Yaris-trademark,

sculpted central dashboard panel features

an increase in soft-padding thickness, and

its graining diers between model grades.

Throughout, normal chrome trim has

been replaced by satin chrome, giving a

more modern, sophisticated appearance.

The new, 2014 Yaris further benets from arange of all-new seat trims, with a new fab-

ric pattern and colour for each grade.

NEW GRADE STRATEGY AND EQUIPMENT

FOR BROADER APPEAL

Matching the B-segment’s widening base,

new 2014 Yaris oers broader appeal

through a range of more clearly dierenti-

ated grades, each with their own unique

character.

This dierentiation is reinforced through

grade-specic interior colour schemes, and

varying treatments to numerous exterior

and interior elements, including the lower

grille, alloy wheels, seats, centre console, in-

strument panel, and steering wheel inserts.

For instance, diverse treatments of the

lower grille and the grille surround inserts

will identify the dierent model grades: the

Yaris Hybrid will feature a piano black grille

with satin chrome surround, reecting its

high-tech credentials.

High equipment levels feature through-

out the grade structure, with a leather

steering wheel, air-conditioning and the

Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system tted as

standard from Active grade. A comprehen-

sive range of optional equipment includes

Toyota Touch 2 with Go, an enhanced, full

map navigation system with online connec-

tivity.

In addition to the conventional verticalrange structure, the choice of trim nishes

has been extended horizontally with the

arrival of two additional grades. A dynamic

Style grade features special 16-inch al-

loy wheels, a unique, square mesh radiator

grille pattern and optional Red pack interior

highlighting.

Focusing on comfort and quality of life

onboard, the Lounge grade is dierentiated

by 15-inch alloy wheels, chrome inserts

surrounding a black radiator grille and op-

tional Light Brown interior trim for a warm-

er and softer appearance.

Though the 2014 Yaris range now of -

fers closer styling unity, subtle dierences

still allow the range-topping Hybrid grade

to stand out. It features a unique front and

rear LED lighting signature, a piano black

radiator grille and specially-designed 15-

or 16-inch alloy wheels. A high-tech inte-

rior is nished in a blend of black and grey,

with blue instrument back-lighting and

partial Alcantara® upholstery.

WIDEST POWERTRAIN CHOICE IN THE B-

SEGMENT

The new Yaris oers a choice of four pow-

ertrains: two petrol, one diesel and one hy-

brid. The comprehensively improved 3-cyl-

inder 1.0 petrol unit is the rst member of a

new family of 14 highly thermally ecient

engines to be launched globally by 2015.Alternating between the Atkinson and

Otto cycles for the optimum combination

of fuel eciency and performance, the 1.0

litre unit’s exceptional thermal eciency of

37% means that it now boasts a combined-

cycle fuel consumption of 4.1 l/100 km and

CO2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km.

1.33 petrol and 1.4 diesel engines have

beneted from modications aimed at

reducing noise and vibration. Mated to

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6-speed manual gearboxes, they both enable

the Yaris to reach a top speed of 175 km/h

with fuel consumption in the combined cycle

of 4.8 l/100 km for the 1.33 petrol version

and 3.8 l/100 km for the 1.4 D-4D. The 1.33

petrol unit is available with a continuously

variable Multidrive transmission.

The Yaris Hybrid is powered by a 4-cyl-

inder Atkinson-cycle 1,497cc engine. This

hybrid powertrain has also been revamped.

In order to further reduce internal friction,

the valve lifters have been coated with a di-

amond like carbon (DLC) material. In addi-

tion, the software of the Hybrid system has

evolved in order to improve energy recov-

ery. As a result, the Yaris Hybrid’s CO2 emis-

sions and combined cycle fuel consumption

are still further reduced to 75 g/km and 3.3

l/100 km respectively.

IMPROVED DRIVING PLEASURE

The 2014 Yaris features comprehensive,customer feedback-driven improvements

to its ride comfort and handling, with a sig-

nicant reduction in Noise, Vibration and

Harshness (NVH).

A more rigid upper and lower body struc-

ture oers a more direct and linear re-

sponse to steering inputs, allowing a more

comfortable ride whilst maintaining bal-

anced body control.

The rear suspension has been redesigned

to incorporate a new, stier torsion beam.

Combined with softer coil springs, this im-

proves ride comfort whilst maintaining good

body roll control. The front suspension also

features softer coil springs for greater ride

comfort, whilst the introduction of rebound

springs within the shock absorbers increases

front anti-roll stiness, improving handling

and reducing body roll during cornering.

In addition, new front and rear shock ab-

sorber valve technology reduces the trans-

mission of vibrations from the road surface

and further improves the new Yaris’ ride qual-

ity without compromising its handling agility.

New electric power steering control logic

takes advantage of these bodyshell sti -

ness and suspension enhancements to of-

fer customers signicantly improved steer-

ing feel, responsiveness and accuracy for a

more engaging driving experience.

The 2014 Yaris also benets from a marked

reduction in interior noise levels through

three key measures: the reduction of highfrequency noise from the engine and the

road surface; the reduction of low frequency

noise from the engine; and the reduction of

wind noise during high speed driving.

YARIS SUCCESS BOOSTED BY HYBRID

TECHNOLOGY

Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid

market. Sales increased by 34% in 2013,

with the region accounting for 12% of total

global hybrid sales.

Over the same period, European sales of

Toyota hybrids have risen by some 43%,

and 1 in 5 of all Toyota passenger vehicles

sold is now a hybrid.

The Yaris Hybrid sold almost 50,000 units

in 2013, and now accounts for 31% of total

Yaris sales in Western Europe. It is the best-

selling alternative powertrain in the B-seg-

ment, and the second-best-selling car in

the entire European alternative powertrain

market (EV, Hybrid and PHV) just behind

the Toyota Auris Hybrid.

Toyota’s hybrid powertrain oers cus-

tomers a uniquely smooth, quiet and en-

tirely intuitive driving experience. It deliv-

ers strong, seamless acceleration from a

standstill and, under electric motor power

alone, near-silent running with zero CO2,

NOx and particulate emissions.

Through these attributes, all Toyota

hybrids not only generate signicantly

stronger brand loyalty than petrol or die-sel powertrains, but also consistently instil

greater loyalty to hybrid powertrains them-

selves than any other manufacturer.

With rival hybrids only now entering

diverse market segments, Toyota’s early

investment in this technology has ena-

bled it to sustain a clear lead in alternative

powertrain technology. And it anticipates

that, by 2020, 15% of all passenger vehi-

cles will be equipped with a hybrid pow-

ertrain.

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Discussing the new AYGO, David Terai, Chief

Engineer of the new AYGO said: ‘All too of-ten, A-segment cars lack in desirability.

There seems to be an implicit agreement

amongst manufacturers that drivers of

small cars won’t mind having to compro-

mise. Design is treated as secondary, and

there isn’t much equipment to select from.

I simply cannot believe that this is true. I am

convinced that these drivers -just like any

other- want a car that they can be proud of,

and I took it as my task to create such a car.’

DRAMATIC J-PLAYFUL DESIGN

New AYGO rejects the stereotypical A-seg-ment design principles of functionality over

styling. Despite class-leading compactness

(just 7 mm longer than its predecessor at

3,455 mm), it has a striking appearance,

with dramatic and sophisticated yet playful

lines.

Within a robust, mono-form bodyshell,

new AYGO owes its unique character to a

‘J-Playful’ design concept based on the ex-

pansion of a soft object within a rigid struc-

ture. As it bursts through the hard shell

it creates break lines, forming the AYGO’sbold frontal ‘X’ graphic. This spreads out-

wards across the surface of the bodywork,

and contains all the vehicle’s key compo-

nents, including upper and lower grilles,

headlamps, foglamps, and even mirrors andside glazing.

This powerful ‘X’ graphic also forms the

basis for exterior customisation, which is

integral to the design of the new AYGO.

In prole, the roof has been lowered by 5

mm and the header moved forwards, shift-

ing the cabin’s centre of gravity to the front.

This creates a more balanced, forward-

leaning posture. The roof itself features a

new, pagoda-style prole and an integral

rear spoiler to aid aerodynamics.

The rear of new AYGO mirrors the frontal

‘X’ graphic, the tailgate and lower bumperforming the break lines which split the solid

surface of the vehicle. The upper bumper

section widens into strongly protruding

wheel arches which give the vehicle a broad,

stable stance.

On board, the trapezoidal centre console

provides the main interior design theme. Its

design is mirrored throughout the cabin in

such elements as air vents, door trim and

the gear level bezel.

The console supports a wide dashboard

with a matt, anti-glare nish, framed bysleek A-pillars designed to increase driver

visibility. The instrumentation features a

permanently lit, high-visibility, concentric

New AYGO builds on its prede-

cessor’s strengths of engagingdesign, driving enjoyment and

a frequently refreshed model

line-up with a new, more play-

ful dimension.

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ring meter incorporating a central, multi-

function display.As with the exterior, numerous interior

elements can be customised.

Despite an unchanged wheelbase of

2,340 mm, the length of the passenger

compartment has been increased by 9 mm.

The driving position has been improved by

reducing the steering wheel angle from 28

to 26.6 degrees, lowering the front seat

hip point by 10 mm, and equipping the seat

with height adjustment. A 7 mm increase in

headroom and 20 mm wider armrest fur-

ther contribute to front seat comfort.

Luggage capacity has been increased by29 litres to 168 litres, and access has been

improved by a 75 mm wider loadspace

opening between the tailgate sill and rear

seat back.

CLEVER CUSTOMISATION, AT ANY TIME

With a comprehensive range of simple, af-

fordable and readily available customisa-

tion choices, new AYGO customers can tai-lor their car to their personal taste.

More than 10 parts around the vehicle can

be easily replaced at any stage during the

life of the vehicle. Clever construction and

a carefully considered installation strategy

ensure this process is fast, straightforward

and inexpensive.

Interchangeable parts on the exterior

-the x-shaped front grille, rear bumper in-

sert, front fender garnish and alloy wheels-

and in the interior -the instrument panel,

centre console, air vents, shift knob and

gear lever surround- can easily be changedwithin a short time, even after several years

of ownership.

GENEROUS GRADES, PERSONALISATION

PACKS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS

Standard equipment on new AYGO is gen-

erous. All models feature an AM/FM audio

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