2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid: Prices and Specifications Announced
2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid is a breakthrough in the development of technologies. The reasons for this are several, but probably some of the most prominent ones are the low emissions, refined performance and reliability of full hybrid technology.
This hybrid model is available to order now and can be seen on the UK roads, starting from 1st of July this year. Its price starts from £14 995, which makes it Britain's lowest-priced hybrid car.
What is more important here however is that it is equipped with range of technologies which are significant in terms of improvement on many levels. First, the hybrid system has been made smaller and lighter so that it can be fitted to the Yaris without reducing the space available in both the cabin and the boot.
Secondly, the new development of Toyota's smooth, quiet and highly efficient Hybrid Synergy Drive system, uses a 1.5-litre VVT-i petrol engine, nickel-metal hydride battery pack and CVT (continuously variable transmission). This results in CO2 emissions of just 79g/km for the T3and T4 models and 85g/km for the T Spirit. The fuel consumption respectively is estimated 80.7mpg and 76mpg.
Furthermore, the Yaris Hybrid range offers three grades available: T3, T4 and T Spirit, which all come with five doors.
Key equipment features of each grade:
| 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid T3: | 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid T4 adds: | 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid T Spirit adds: |
| Dual-zone air conditioning | 15-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Front electric windows | Rear privacy glass | Cruise control |
| ABS with EBD and brake assist | Front fog lams | Smart start system |
| VSC (switchable) with TRC | Toyota touch audio control | Electric rear windows |
| Seven airbags, including driver's knee airbag | Bluetooth | Rain-sensing wipers
Auto dimming rear-view mirror Dusk-sensing headlights |
| USB port/Aux-in socket | Ventilated glove box | |
| DAB-ready tuner | Leather parking brake trim | |
| Rear-view camera | Part-leather upholstery | |
| Leather steering wheel and gear knob trim | Passenger seat height adjustment | |
| Color-matched door mirrors and door handles | Front foot-well illumination
Rear spoiler |
In addition, four option packs are also at hand for T4 and T Spirit versions of Yaris Hybrid. They give the models more style or enhanced protection. In details, the Protection Pack provides mudflaps, Hybrid-branded floor mats, black side mouldings and a boot liner. Next, the Protection+ Pack provides the same items, plus rear parking sensors and a black rear bumper protector.
On the other hand, the Style Pack offers Hybrid-branded aluminium scuff plates and chrome-finished side sills and tailpipe trim.
Additionally, there can be also added the Toyota Touch system which comes with satellite navigation and advanced Bluetooth features, plus the ability to access Google Local Search and connected services (as live parking and fuel price information and local weather forecasts).
2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid is available in great range of colours: Cirrus White, Eclipse Black (mica), Glacier Pearl (pearlescent), Tyrol Silver (metallic), Burning Red (metallic), Decuma Grey (metallic), Sintra Blue (metallic) and Deep Aqua (metallic); which can undoubtedly satisfy any customer.
On-the-road prices for the range are detailed below. All models are in Band A for Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax), which means a zero annual charge; likewise their sub-100g/km emissions gain exemption from the London congestion charge. For company car drivers the benefit-in-kind tax rate is just 10 per cent. Insurance groups are due to be announced in June.
| Model | Price |
| 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid T3 | £ 14 995 |
| 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid T4 | £ 15 895 |
| 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid T Spirit | £ 16 995 |
Source: Toyota
