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Toyota Yaris II 1.3 i VVT-i (87 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Yaris:
The Toyota Yaris is a supermini/subcompact car sold by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Starlet and Tercel.
Up to 2019, Toyota had used the Yaris nameplate on export versions of various Japanese-market models, with some markets receiving the same vehicles under the Toyota Echo name through 2005. Starting in 2020, the Yaris nameplate began to be used in Japan, which replaced the Vitz nameplate.
The Yaris nameplate has also been applied to other vehicles. From 1999 to 2005, the nameplate had been used for the Yaris Verso mini MPV sold in Europe, where it was known in Japan as the FunCargo. Since 2020, the nameplate has also been used for the subcompact crossover SUV offering called Yaris Cross. In North America, most Yaris sedan models sold from 2015 to 2020 and Yaris hatchbacks sold from 2019 until 2020 were restyled versions of the Mazda2, produced and developed by Mazda....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Toyota Yaris (II). With 121 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1010 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Yaris II achieved an excellent 5-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2005, making it one of the safest superminis of its era.
1.3 i VVT-i (87 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate power for most situations, offering a good balance for daily driving in city and occasional highway use.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy, though surprisingly slightly higher than the automatic version in the provided data.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially with the D-4D diesel engine
- • Spacious and practical interior for its supermini class
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating for its time
- • Good resale value
Cons:
- • Bland exterior styling and conservative interior design
- • Basic interior materials on lower trim levels
- • Limited performance on base 1.0L petrol engine
- • Noticeable road and wind noise at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2003) 5-door: 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Yaris |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i VVT-i (87 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 87 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.1 Hp/l [110mm more] |
| Torque: | 121 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2SZ-FE More details about the engine 2SZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1296 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.6 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 119.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1010 |
| Max. weight: | 1480 |
| Max load: | 470 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1086 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 272 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3750 mm [110mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm [35mm more] |
| Height: | 1530 mm [30mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm [90mm more] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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