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Say hello to the Yaris, and kiss goodbye all preconceived notions about sub-compact cars. With its European-inspired styling, handling and manoeuvrability, high level of interior refinement and astonishing value, Toyota's Yaris raises the bar without breaking a sweat. Available with a 4-speed Automatic or 5-speed Manual, both driven by a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, VVT-i equipped engine. Yaris also offers four tempting packages to choose from, each adding new levels of comfort, convenience and sport-infused functionality. The Yaris from Toyota Canada. Say hello. Wave goodbye. |
Exterior
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Take everything you ever thought about small sedans and toss it out the window. That's what Yaris' designers and engineers have done. The result: a smooth, flowing, endlessly stylish exterior - shorn of the superfluous and imbued with emotion. With a multitude of options to choose from, including Rear Trunk Chrome Trim, Fog Lamps and Full Skirt Package, Yaris can be decked out to suit virtually any pursuit and personality. The Yaris. Equal parts statement and mode of transport.
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Styling
Rich in form. Deceptively simple in character. Yaris reflects Toyota originality and innovation at every turn. Up front, the Integrated Bumpers and Halogen Headlamps create a dynamic first impression. In the rear, bold lines provide a sense of Yaris' solid, stable ride. The flush surface structure contributes immeasurably to Yaris' aerodynamic form and quick-silver ride.
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Engineering
Under Yaris' flowing lines is an extremely rigid body, the result of Toyota's philosophy of continuous improvement. Extensive use of High-tensile Steel and significant reinforcement throughout the framing contribute to both longevity and steering stability.
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Feature of Note
Standard exterior features include: Full Wheel Covers, Manual Remote Control Mirrors, UV Glass and Intermittent Wipers. The Convenience Package adds 15-inch Wheels, Front and Rear Splash Guards, Colour-keyed Door Handles and Blacked-out Side Window Frames. The Enhanced Convenience Package brings Colour-keyed Power Remote Mirrors to the mix. And the "Aero" Package goes the distance with Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Wheel Locks, Colour-keyed Rear Spoiler, Colour-keyed Body Skirt and Fog Lamps. |
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Interior
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Get more out of life - starting with the vehicle you drive. The Yaris offers tons of room - comfortable seating for five - is astonishingly refined, arrives with a value-laden list of standard features, possesses multiple storage places and spaces and is infused with ergonomic considerations that will both surprise and delight. The 2008 Yaris. Have your cake and eat it too.
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Style
Crisp. Cool. Clean. Yaris' interior offers up a world of unexpected refinement. From the highly textured Trim to the swoop of the Instrument Panel with its Centre-mounted Instrumentation to the dramatic vertical flow of the Centre Console, Yaris looks and feels like a vehicle far above its price point.
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Space
Room. Yaris offers it up in abundance. Room to move, with ample space for five. Room to relax, with comfy Bucket Seats up front and Headrests all around. Room for stuff, with a multitude of different cleverly designed spaces and places for cups and assorted articles. Room to move, with a large Trunk and nearly .365 cubic meters or 12.9 cu. Ft. of total cargo space with the rear seats folded down.
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Features of Note
Yaris arrives with an enviable list of standard features, including: AM/FM/CD with MP3 Player, 3-spoke Tilt Steering Wheel, Tachometer, 60:40 Split Rear Seats with Fold-down Centre Armrest and UV Glass. Both the Convenience and Enhanced Convenience Packages bring added ease and comfort with Power Door Locks and Air Conditioning. |
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Engine
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Yaris has the power to ignite with its technologically advanced and extremely fuel-efficient VVT-i equipped engine, the epitome of Toyota's continuous improvement efforts. Mated to either a 4-speed Automatic or 5-speed Manual Transmission, Yaris makes short work of just about any journey. And its fuel consumption rating makes Yaris eligible for a $1000 Federal Government rebate.
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Specs
All models are powered by a 1.5 Litre, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, VVT-i equipped engine that kicks out an ample 106 Horsepower without breaking a sweat. Featuring Electronic Throttle Control System with Intelligence and Sequential Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection, the Yaris engine is designed to deliver improved low- and mid-range Torque along with excellent fuel efficiency.
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Transmission
Yaris puts maximum power to the ground with a choice of a 4-speed Automatic, complete with Super ECT [Electronically Controlled Transaxle], Overdrive and Uphill/Downhill Shift Control. Or a 5-speed Manual with gear ratios so finely tuned you can almost hear the engine humming with joy.
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VVT-i
Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence [VVT-i] continuously alters intake camshaft timing to create ideal intake valve control for any given engine condition. Just one of many technological innovations that provide Yaris with exceptional performance, enviable fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Just one more way that Toyota works to continuously make things better.
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Handling
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When it comes to handling and manoeuvrability, Yaris zigs where the competition zags. Yaris' designers and engineers have taken the concept of performance to a higher level with features such as a stronger body, advanced suspension systems, and dramatically reduced vibration and road noise. The result: an even higher order of steering feel, an almost intuitive ability to hug the road, and one of the smoothest rides around.
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Performance
With its solid platform, short overhangs, low centre of gravity and a suspension geometry that features MacPherson Struts up-front, Torsion Beam in the rear, Yaris delivers "fun-to-drive" handling and excellent manoeuvrability. Agile in the corners. Quick and confident in the straight-away. With a turning radius of a mere 10.4 m or 34.1 ft.
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Ride Comfort
A combination of the smooth and the quiet - not a concept normally associated with smaller cars. Until the Yaris came along. Using computer-aided Engineering to analyze vibration frequency characteristics created by the engine and suspension, Yaris designers have put together a structure purpose-built to reduce body vibration. In addition, extensive measures have been taken to isolate Yaris' interior from the noise of road and wind.
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Super ECT
On the 4-speed Automatic, Super ECT allows the Engine Control Module [ECM] to manage shift decisions based on engine speed and load. The result: every shift is as precise and seamless as possible. The ECM also monitors throttle position, road speed, power requirements and operating temperature to efficiently direct gear selection and adjust shift points to driving demands. State of the art just keeps getting better.
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Safety
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"Peace of mind" could well be Yaris' middle name. From the solidly reinforced Impact-Absorbing Body structure and the Whiplash Injury Lessening Front Seats, to the Dual-Stage Front Airbags, the Yaris is like having your own personal bodyguard, without the Alpha male attitude. Throw in standard Engine Immobilizer - and your protection is complete.
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Active
The best defence is a good offence, which is why Yaris features large front disc brakes and optional ABS with EBD [Electronic Brake Force Distribution] which automatically distributes brake force to each wheel in accordance with road conditions and vehicle load.
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Passive
Outside, Yaris' body structure has been significantly reinforced and re-engineered to more efficiently and effectively channel impact energy around and away from the passenger cabin. Inside, Whiplash Injury Lessening Front Seats, Standard Dual-Stage Airbags and a host of other safety measures - including impact absorbing materials in the pillars and roof - lessen the blow in the event of collision. The Enhanced Convenience Package increases the safety quotient by adding Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags and Front Head and Side Curtain Airbags.
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Pedestrian Protection
Yaris also features measures to help protect pedestrians. Specially constructed zones in the hood, fenders and cowl are designed to readily crush on impact, absorbing energy and helping to reduce potential injury. Just one more way that Toyota sweats the details while leaving the fun to you.
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