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Toyota Yaris launched in India at Rs 8.75 lakh

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced the prices of Yaris sedan ahead of its formal launch ceremony sometime in May. The Yaris starts at Rs 8,75,000 ex-showroom, Pan India. Variant wise introductory ex-showroom prices below –

Variant MT CVT (automatic)
J Rs 8,75,000 Rs 9,95,000
G Rs 10,56,000 Rs 11,76,000
V Rs 11,70,000 Rs 12,90,000
VX Rs 12,85,000 Rs 14,07,000

The Yaris in India is offered only with one engine. The 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 107 PS @ 6000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque @ 4200 rpm, paired to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT with simulated 7 gears and paddle shifters.

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The Yaris was showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo near Delhi, earlier this year. On the exterior it gets projector headlamps with line guide, LED DRLs, rear combination lamps with line guide, front and rear parking sensors (claimed to be segment first) and 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/60 tyres.

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Interiors get few segment first features as well, including 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with gesture control, 60:40 split rear seats, 4.2-inch color TFT MID, 8-way power adjustable driver seat, roof-mounted air vents with ambient lighting and tyre pressure monitoring system.

Other features include automatic headlamps, smart entry with push button start, steering mounted controls, cruise control, dual rear power outlet, rear armrest with cup holders, rain sensing wipers, and acoustic and vibration control glass that also cuts out sun’s heat.

Safety
Safety kit includes a segment first 7 airbags that is standard across all variants (driver + passenger units, side, curtain bags and knee airbag), ABS + EBD + Brake Assist (standard), Vehicle Stability Control, all four disc brakes, Hill-start assist control, front and rear fog lamps, rear defogger, reversing camera, speed sensing auto door lock and impact sensing door unlock.

N Raja, Deputy Managing Director, TKM said, “Toyota Yaris has already won nation wide appreciation for its class-leading features, superior comfort, top-notch quality and excellent performance. We thank our customers for such a heartening and exciting welcome for Toyota’s debut in the B-High sedan segment in India. As a sedan with great individuality and intuitive functions for people who constantly seek for something better, we aim to offer quality that exceeds its class. We hope customers well accept the world class sedan Toyota Yaris for the value propositions it has to offer in the segment. Toyota Yaris will be on display across all Toyota dealerships in India and customers may book for the test drive immediately”

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