2012 Toyota Yaris – Belongs to Economy Car Segment

The fuel efficient 2012 Toyota Yaris comes under the economy – car segment and this 2012 version is now available with greater utility, more refinement and better handling. This latest Toyota model offers enhanced driving feel and smooth ride quality. As compared to its earlier generation, this new Yaris is more expensive.

To grab the attention of the crowd, its exterior area is available in various vibrant colors like absolutely red, black and sand pearl, Blazing blue pearl, lagoon blue mica, magnetic gray metallic, super white, wave line pearl, and classic silver metallic.

It gives a tough competition to all other current branded vehicles namely, Chevrolet Sonic, Nissan Versa, Ford Fiesta, and Hyundai Accent. This is the subcompact economy car which comes in either 2 – or 4 – door hatchback. Both the L as well as LE trims are offered in both these configurations. On the other hand, the Sporty SE trim is offered as a 4 – door.

For comfort of the occupants, the L trim is fully loaded with front intermittent windshield mono – arm wiper, steel 15 – inch wheels, rear windshield wiper, air conditioning, power door locks, 4 – way front adjustable seats, trip computer, tilt steering wheel, rear fold – down bench seat, 4 – speaker CD player, cargo cover, audio auxiliary jack, USB audio interface, and satellite radio.

The LE variant is equipped with power windows, 6 – way adjustable driver seat, remote keyless ignition and entry, steering – wheel auxiliary mounted audio controls, fold – down 60/40 – split rear seat, interior upgraded trim, phone connectivity, Bluetooth audio, HD radio, and upgraded 6 – speaker sound system.

The SE trim of this 2012 Toyota Yaris has alloy 16 – inch wheels, sport – tuned suspension, performance tires, unique grille, 4 – wheel disc brakes, fog lamps, steering leather – trimmed wheel, cruise control, and upgraded cloth upholstery. Cruise control is optional on the Yaris.

To improve its driving capabilities, it is powered by the 1.5 – liter inline 4 – cylinder double overhead cam (DOHC) 16 – valves engine which is able to churn out 106 hp of maximum energy at 6,000 rpm and 103 lb – ft of torque at 4,200 rpm.

For enhancing its engine performance, it is teamed with standard 5 – speed manual transmission, optional 4 – speed automatic transmission, front strut MacPherson suspension, rear torsion beam suspension, front independent suspension, stabilizer bar, and front wheel drive. The maximum capacity of its fuel tank is approximately 11.1 gallons.

Within 10.7 seconds, it accelerates from zero to 60 mph. As per the fuel EPA estimation, it achieves 30 mpg on city roads and 38 mpg on highways with the manual transmission. According to the fuel EPA economy, it achieves 30 mpg on city streets and 35 mpg on highways.

The front head room is 39.3 inch and front hip room is 50.0 inch while the front leg room is 40.6 inch. The rear head room is 37.6 inch and rear hip room is 49.8 inch while the rear leg room is 33.3 inch. The front shoulder room is 52.5 inch and the rear shoulder room is 51.8 inch.

Its width is 66.7 inch and height is 59.4 inch while the length is 153.5 inch. Its front track is 58.5 inch and rear track is 57.9 inch while the ground clearance is 5.5 inch. The wheelbase of this vehicle is 98.8 inch and gross weight is 0.29 inch while the curb weight is 2,295 lbs. The EPA interior volume is 99.7 cu. Ft and turning circle is 30.8 ft.

Traveling in this 2012 Toyota Yaris model is really safer as the security panel adds antilock disc brakes, traction control, active head front restraints, side front seat airbags, rear and front side curtain airbags, child seat anchors, side – mounted dual front airbags, 2 – front and 3 – rear headrests, occupant sensing passenger airbag deactivation, 3 – point rear center belt, driver knee airbags, and electronic stability control.

To maintain precise temperature in the car, it has automatic climate control and external temperature display. By using low fuel level warning system, driver can instantly get the idea regarding fuel level. The front seating arrangement of the Yaris is supportive and well padded. The 4 – speaker stereo system is responsible to deliver sharp and crisp sound quality.