Toyota Yaris 2015 Review - What are new features on Yaris 2015?
The biggest change to the Yaris is its exterior. New bumpers front and rear give it a sportier look compared to the previous model year. The front car looks like the car with mask wrestler, foreshadowing the future of the Yaris. While the current car is manufactured in France, the model of the next generation will actually be made in Mexico by Mazda. For now, this 2015 model far the most aggressive of the Yaris has ever looked.
Unfortunately this attack is only skin deep because the powertrain is almost unchanged. This means that you get a four-cylinder engine 1.5-liter mated to a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic optional.
That's right, while competition from Toyota moves continuously variable transmission that offer better efficiency, Yaris can still be fitted with an old four-speed auto. However, weighing in at 2.335 pounds., Automatic Yaris is a lightweight and only 20 pounds. heavier than Yaris manual model. Yaris Power is up to 106 hp at 6000 rpm and 103 lb-ft of Torque at 4200 rpm.
Official peg Yaris to average 32 MPG. During a week of the most heavy city driving, the car returned 28 MPG. Gas transmission and responsiveness is surprisingly good. Yaris reacts quickly to your right foot, even if it runs out of breath quickly. Road passes are difficult and require small motor to give all he can, which brings its own problems. Whenever he runs faster than 3000 RPM buzz of the small four-cylinder overworked is hard to ignore.
For a car that says it is unlike the experience of others stripped of its segment, the Yaris is unfortunately noisy to drive even with improved aerodynamics and Toyota boasts extra cushioning.
Rigid steel and Easy to Maneuver
But it is not all bad because the New Yaris is pleasantly soft and easy to maneuver. It is unfair to call it sporty, but at least it's fun to drive. The suspension was reworked and Toyota chose to make less inclined to roll the car while maintaining a relatively smooth ride over bumps. The steering is wonderfully tactile with a feeling of well-defined.
In the city, the car is strong and agile at low speed. It's easy to navigate the traffic and good visibility and parking breaks through a turning circle. Keep in mind that the turning radius will increase with larger wheels. This is important because the basic model uses steel wheels and 15-inch LE model gets 15-inch alloys, while the SE cars cut aluminum wheels 16-inch will be more difficult to tighten the U-turns.
Interior and Price
Finally, the 2015 Yaris gets a refreshed interior. Yaris looks great in previous years, however it feels better because the dashboard is made of a soft touch material. SE models also receive accents of piano black finish with leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
The seats use a rough cloth material sense and is carrying passengers around an intimate experience, especially for those in the rear seats that will likely lap friction. Cargo space is 15.6 cubic feet, which is less than what is available in Mitsubishi Mirage and Nissan Versa note.
Standard features are rare, but the car has air conditioning while the cruise control and fog lamps cost more. Heated seats would be nice, like a sunroof, but Toyota misses the mark with the available options.
All models feature an audio system with touch screen that looks good, but works poorly. The virtual buttons are small and hard to reach while driving. In addition, a relentless rattle continued to come, where the head unit was mounted.
Basic models come with three doors $ 15.670, while our five-door LE price in just $ 17 705. High-spec SE models come with $ 18.445. For perspective, a fully loaded Hyundai Accent SE has a sunroof, automatic headlights, more cargo space and more power for $ 19.105.
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