Review of the sedan Toyota Yaris 2019-2020 - specifications and photos

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Saloon sedan
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

The Japanese manufacturer Toyota has always been able to surprise the automotive world with something new and unusual. The company's engineers often presented new developments, technologies and active security systems. One of the high-profile restructuring of the company was the termination of the production of Scion cars, owned by the Japanese manufacturer, as a subsidiary company. Some cars completely ceased to be produced, while others migrated to the Toyota category under a different name. One such example is the new 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris iA sedan, which replaced previous generations.

Despite the name, the new 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan retains the features of the previously famous Scion iA sedan with modifications in a modern way. At first glance, it's hard to say that this sedan belongs to the Toyota Yaris, since the latest generation hatchback is distinguished by its rigor and sporty features. Nevertheless, the manufacturer presented the Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 as a new restyling of the sedan of this series, thereby preserving production and updating the lineup.

Exterior of the new Toyota Yaris iA 2019-2020

The appearance of the new sedan Toyota Yaris 2019-2020 is rather for an amateur than it attracts with its style. Despite the manufacturer's claims that the new sedan design was developed from scratch, certain features are well recognized with the Scion iA, hence the corresponding model name. The front part of the novelty received a frightening formidable look, not much like the hatchback of this series.

The main thing that you pay attention to in the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is a huge radiator grill with a mesh insert that occupies the entire central part of the car. A chrome edging is installed in a circle, and the lower part on the sides was taken away under round foglights. In addition to the styling of the 2018 Toyota Yaris sedan, a chrome C-line accentuates the lower grille. The company logo and two horizontal lines were placed above the grid to improve dynamic data. The front optics of the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan are removed from the original Scion iA, with revision in a modern way. Along the perimeter, the optics are decorated with LED daytime running lights, the center is reserved for the lenses of the high and low beam, and the side part is reserved for the direction indicator bulbs.

An equally important role in the design was played by the "cheekbones" on the sides of the bumper of the Toyota Yaris 2018, they gave the sedan a more formidable look, against the background of a small body and soft lines. The hood of the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan repeats the features of the "evil" radiator grille and front optics, on the sides curved lines stretch to the front pillars. The windshield of the sedan can be conventional, heated in the area of ​​the wiper parking area or fully heated around the perimeter (only for the maximum configuration).

The side of the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan, like the front, reminds many of the 2018 Mazda 2 sedan. The front and rear wheel arches are slightly flattened. From the front drain to the rear stop, the designers have added a wavy line by placing the door handles on it. The lower part of the doors was also decorated with a curved line, giving additional style to the Toyota Yaris iA 2018 sedan. The location of the side mirrors was also not changed, as in the hatchback they are located on the door panel. The standard set of side mirrors includes electrical adjustment and automatic folding, for a fee or depending on the configuration of the Toyota Yaris 2018, heating and memory for several settings will appear.

As in the main competitor of the Mazda 2 2018, the Japanese sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018 received two movable windows on the side. In most cases, the edging around the glass will be black, although chrome edging is possible. In this case, the center consoles will only be black. Another thing that the designers did quite well is the proportion of the wheels and body of the sedan. Often, the body seems to be much larger than the wheels, and the disks are an order of magnitude smaller. At the heart of the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan are 16 ″ alloy wheels with 185/60 tires, the space of the wheel arches allows you to install 17 ″ wheels.

The body color of the compact sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018 is available in:

• graphite;
• white;
• silver;
• the black;
• blue;
• blue;
• red.

Other body shades for the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris iA are not available. According to some reports, in newer models, the manufacturer will add light green, beige and bright red.

The rear of the 2018 Toyota Yaris sedan is similar in many ways to modern Mazda cars. Especially large LED feet, some of which are located on the trunk lid, and some on the sedan body. The trunk lid turned out to be quite good, small on top and thought out in the end part. The curvature of the cover is raised, thereby simulating a spoiler for the best dynamics of the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris iA. Among the main parts of the trunk lid are the emblem, chrome nameplates and a recess for license plates.

The rear bumper of the new 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris iA sedan played an equally important role in the design of the exterior. The designers gave him almost 50% of the entire rear end. The lower part on the sides and in a small recess was taken under the LED fog lights. The very bottom of the Toyota Yaris 2018 bumper is occupied by a plastic insert in the form of a diffuser and a chrome-plated tip of the exhaust system.

Since the Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 car belongs to the class of budget and compact models of the Japanese manufacturer, you should not expect any special innovations on the roof. By standard, the roof of the sedan is solid, with a pronounced smooth curve. For an additional fee or in maximum trim levels, an electric sunroof will appear, but, unfortunately, there will not be a panoramic roof yet. For a fee, a shark fin antenna can be added to the roof of the Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019.

In appearance, the new sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018, which migrated from the Scion iA, received a fairly good mark, compact and "evil", but at the same time with good dynamics and modern body features. Therefore, the car deserves the title of a new generation of the famous Toyota Yaris sedan.

Interior of the sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2019-2020

The interior of the new sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018 looks quite simple, but with the most necessary set of options, including climate control as standard. Since the sedan belongs to the budget category, you should not expect a special set of functions. The front panel of the Toyota Yaris 2018 car is made of soft material and high-quality plastic.

Most of all, the 7 ″ touchscreen display of the multimedia system stands out on the front panel of the Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan, the manufacturer made it in the form of a small tablet, while installing it in all configurations, without exception. The basis for the multimedia system was the Android Auto platform, the manufacturer says nothing about whether there will be an Apple CarPlay platform. As in many modern cars with multimedia, it is possible to display information from a smartphone on the central display by prematurely synchronizing it via Bluetooth.

The designers did not diversify the main part of the front panel of the Toyota Yaris sedan 2018. But there is one question, why 3 out of 4 ducts got a round shape and only one rectangular. At the same time, the rectangular and round air ducts were placed side by side in the center, dividing them with an emergency parking button. According to motorists, it would be much nicer to make the central air ducts of the same shape, rather than in confusion.

Below, on the main part of the Toyota Yaris iA 2018 console, there is a climate control panel, a slot for laser discs and a charging panel (2 USB ports and a 12V socket). Initially, the salon is not intended for smoking, so you will have to buy an ashtray in the form of a glass and a cigarette lighter separately.

The central tunnel between the front seats is quite diverse, both for the compact and small sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018. Depending on the selected gearbox (mechanics or automatic is available), the presence of an adjustable suspension will depend.A mechanical handbrake is installed in all trim levels of the Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan, next to it is a small complex for controlling multimedia, audio system and heated front seats. The central tunnel ends with two cup holders and a small open compartment for small items.

In total, the interior of the new Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan is designed for five passengers, including the driver. The front seats of the sedan are somewhere between sporty and premium, adding modern style. Lateral support is visible in the lower part of the backrest and on the seat itself, while the head restraints are stretched and maximally adjusted to the needs of passengers. The second row of seats in the Toyota Yaris 2018 will fully accommodate two passengers, but the third in the middle will be slightly hindered by the central tunnel. Otherwise, the landing is quite soft, there is also enough space for passengers of any configuration. It should be borne in mind that for the small sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019, the designers made a fairly large doorway in the second row. Both the first and second row of seats can be adjusted to suit the needs of the passengers. Depending on the configuration of the Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan, for the front row, the adjustment will be manual or electric in at least 6 directions.

As a material for the interior trim of the Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan, in most trim levels, the designers used high-quality black fabric with blue inserts in the middle, in some trim levels they used high-quality black leather with perforated blue leather. To give a unique style to the interior of the Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019, the stitching of the seats was made blue, which is clearly visible against the general background of the interior. It is assumed that the choice of the buyer will be offered the gray and beige shades of the interior of the Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan.

The interior of the sedan as a whole turned out to be quite good, the designers used soft upholstery, including on the door panels. The driver's seat of the new Toyota Yaris iA 2018 can surprise with an unusual instrument panel. The central part is occupied by a round speedometer, with a raised cylindrical guard. On the sides of the speedometer, engineers placed two monochrome displays to display all the necessary information about the state of the Toyota Yaris 2018 sedan, its engine, as well as a tachometer.

The steering wheel of the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is almost the same as in the hatchback. Designed for three spokes, two of which are reserved for function control buttons. The center of the steering wheel is occupied by the emblem of the company and an airbag, but the bottom of the spoke with a decorative silver insert. High-quality leather is used as a steering wheel cover in all trim levels. Despite the budget option, the steering wheel can be adjusted in height and depth, which makes it possible to customize the driver's position as conveniently as possible. The engineers decided to keep up with the accepted rules, behind the steering wheel they placed switches for light, direction indicators and buttons for controlling the sedan's security systems.

In general, the interior of the new sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018 turned out to be restrained, simple, but with a minimum list of the most necessary functions. For the rest of the systems, the manufacturer proposes to complete them, including choosing the illumination of devices and main control buttons. With regard to comfort, one can note a fairly good audio system with 6 speakers, as well as a modern voice control system.

Technical characteristics of the sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2019-2020

The choice among the technical characteristics of the new 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is not great. The buyer's choice is provided with only one engine and two 6-speed transmissions, automatic and mechanical, with only front-wheel drive.

The suspension of the new sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2019-2020 in the full sense of the word migrated with the Scion iA. At the front, the engineers installed an independent McPherson suspension, with a stabilizer, behind a torsion bar suspension. As for the braking system, despite the progress of other brands, this sedan has ventilated discs in front, but drum ones are left behind.

Safety and comfort of the Toyota Yaris iA sedan 2019-2020

Despite the fact that the new sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 belongs to the budget class of cars of the Japanese manufacturer, engineers have added a good list of modern safety and comfort systems. Among the main safety and comfort systems of the Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 are:

1. low speed collision avoidance system;
2. active dynamic stabilization system;
3. front airbags;
4. side airbags;
5. safety curtains;
6. "Child lock" for rear doors;
7. tire pressure monitoring;
8. immobilizer;
9. voice control system;
10. blind spot monitoring system;
11. Cruise control;
12. light and rain sensors;
13. navigation;
14. parking sensors;
15. ISOFIX child seat mounts;
16. central locking with remote control;
17. Rear View Camera;
18. climate control.

In addition to the named Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 safety and comfort systems, the manufacturer offers to install more modern ones for a fee. An example of this is the all-round visibility system, active cruise control, head-up display, lane tracking and traffic sign recognition.

If we talk about the safety of the body of the sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019, then in comparison with its original Scion iA, Toyota engineers have modified the body, making it lighter and more durable through the use of modern materials and strong types of steel. Otherwise, the new 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris sedan shows itself well in terms of comfort and safety, it adheres to the road surface well and is very maneuverable.

Configuration and price of Toyota Yaris iA 2019-2020

The new sedan was first introduced in 2017, and mass production started in early 2018. For the market of North America and Europe, the manufacturer offers a choice of at least 4 configurations, they differ from each other in the gearbox and in the functional set:

Presumably, the same configurations of the new Japanese sedan Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 will reach the territory of Russia this summer. Then the official ruble prices of the sedan will be announced. Since the Toyota Yaris iA 2018-2019 car belongs to budget options, the manufacturer will not really change the configuration, so the filling and technical characteristics are likely to be the same as for European countries.

Despite the fact that the 2018-2019 Toyota Yaris iA sedan migrated from the Scion iA, the car is fully updated, modern and stylish. The designers adjusted the proportions of the suspension, disks and decorations as much as possible to the overall dimensions of the body, which is very important for this class of cars. Thus, giving new items a fresh look and modern style.

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