The Toyota Yaris Ativ HEV has been launched in Thailand, and the B-segment sedan – which we all know because the Vios – will get a 1.5 litre hybrid petrol powertrain within the kingdom, three years on from the debut of the fourth-generation mannequin.
This petrol-electric powertrain makes use of the 1,496 cc 2NR-VEX naturally aspirated inline-four cylinder petrol engine that outputs 91 PS at 5,500 rpm and 121 Nm from 4,000 rpm to 4,800 rpm, and that is paired with an electrical motor producing 59 kW (80 PS) and 141 Nm, powered by a 0.7 kWh lithium-ion battery, for a mixed output of 111 PS that’s despatched to the entrance wheels by an E-CVT automated transmission.
The Yaris Ativ HEV is on sale in Thailand in two variants; the Premium, priced at 719,000 baht (RM93,175), and the GR Sport, priced at 769,000 baht (RM99,653). The brand new hybrid variants are joined by 4 variants – Premium Luxurious, Premium, Sensible and Sport – powered by a pure ICE powertrain, the 1.2 litre 3NR-VE 1.2 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with 94 PS at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
Toyota claims that the Yaris Ativ HEV achieves a best-in-class gasoline consumption determine of 29.4 km/l in Premium trim, and the electried model of the B-segment sedan will get a 36 litre gasoline tank, in comparison with the 40 litre unit within the 1.2 litre ICE variants. A collection of three drive modes is obtainable – Eco, Regular and Energy.
Exterior particulars which determine the Yaris Ativ HEV in Premium trim an higher grille in darkish chrome and a decrease grille part in metallic gray, whereas rolling inventory is a set of 16-inch alloy wheels shod in 195/60R16 tyres.
Inside, the Yaris Ativ HEV Premium will get artificial leather-based seat upholstery in a black and gray scheme, whereas cabin gear features a new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six-speaker audio, wi-fi gadget charger, electrical parking brake with auto maintain, automated air-conditioning with rear seat air vents and a PM2.5 particulate filter, and 64-colour ambient lighting.
Driving help and security package in each variants of the Yaris Ativ HEV contains the Toyota Security Sense suite with the Lane Preserving Management (LKC) perform that works with the full-speed vary adaptive cruise management (ACC), plus the blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, panoramic view monitor, digital video recorder (dashcam), two entrance and 4 rear parking sensors, and 6 airbags.
The sportier possibility, the Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport is distinguished by parts together with a variant-specific entrance grille with GR emblem, a brand new GR Sport physique package comprised of entrance and rear extensions, rear bumper facet skirts and boot lid spoiler, new 17-inch alloy wheels shod in 205/50R17 tyres, roof in black end, revised suspension tune with entrance and rear stabiliser bars, and retuned electrical energy steering.
Additionally included within the GR Sport variant are power-folding facet mirrors in black, artificial leather-based seat upholstery in black, steering wheel with darkish silver trim and a GR emblem, and a Pioneer-branded six-speaker audio system.
For exterior colors, the Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport will get Platinum White Pearl with a black roof, Crimson Mica Metallic with a black roof, and Angle Black Mica. The Yaris Ativ HEV Premium will get Steel Stream Metallic, City Steel, Angle Black Mica, Platinum White Pearl and Crimson Mica Metallic.
From launch, the Yaris Ativ HEV in Thailand can be optioned with a variety of equipment. First of the lot is the Charismo Drift equipment pack that retails for 19,990 baht (RM2,590), and is comprised of a entrance spoiler, facet skirts, rear spoiler, and a boot lid spoiler.
The second is the GR equipment pack, retailing for 28,990 baht (RM3,755). As with the Charismo Drift equipment pack, the GR equipment pack is comprised of a entrance spoiler, facet skirts, rear spoiler, and a boot lid spoiler.
What do you suppose, of us? Would you welcome the Vios Hybrid to Malaysia as a contender to the Honda Metropolis e:HEV RS?
2026 Toyota Yaris Ativ raised Gr Sport, Thailand
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