At the Geneva salon 2012 Toyota is preparing to launch the production version of the Yaris HSD Concept that was presented at last year's Geneva. The first photos show that the appearance maintains the dynamism of the prototype, with the front part noticeably different from the "conventional" Yaris.

The hybrid system consists of a gasoline engine 1,5 liter, an electric motor and e-CVT transmission, with the total power reaching them 100 horsepower. The average consumption and CO2 emissions values ​​are really impressive: 3,5 lt/100 km και 79 g/km respectively. As the Japanese say, the smaller size of the system components and the placement of the battery under the rear seat, along with the fuel tank, contribute to maintaining spaciousness. Indicatively, the trunk remains at 286 l, such as the gasoline and diesel versions of the Yaris, while the total weight of the Hybrid Synergy Drive is 20% lighter compared to its Auris hybrid counterpart. Although Toyota is not announcing more information, the Yaris Hybrid's affinity with the Prius C shown in Tokyo and Detroit lets us know that there are three driving modes: Normal, Eco, and EV mode.

In Eco, the throttle response and the air conditioning are adjusted with a view to the best consumption, while the EV makes it possible to move exclusively with electric energy for very short distances (smaller than 1,5 km and at a speed of up to 40 km/h). Production of the Yaris hybrid will begin before summer 2012 and will be made at Toyota's Valenciennes plant in France. For now, its only direct rival is the Honda Jazz Hybrid.

Source : gocar.gr