Posted on 10/28/2005 3:29:04 PM PDT by dagnabbit
Toyota is showing its redesigned three- and five-door Yaris subcompacts at Frankfurt--which is actually news for America, because the three-door and a sedan will go on sale in the U.S. next spring as 2007 models, replacing the goofy Echo. The U.S. version of the Yaris is powered by a 106-hp 1.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that makes 103 lb-ft of torque and is mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. The Yaris has an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a rudimentary torsion beam rear end. The Yaris's base price will be low because features such as ABS, front side and side curtain air bags, and power windows and locks will be optional.
2007 TOYOTA YARIS PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
POWERTRAIN
1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve EFI with VVT-i Horsepower: 106 hp @ 6,000 RPM Torque: 103 lbs.-ft. @ 4,200 RPM
4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
SUSPENSION
FRONT: Independent MacPherson strutted-type with coil springs
REAR: Torsion Beam with coil springs
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 96.9” Overall Length: 150.6” Overall Width: 66.7” Overall Height: 60.0”
Pics?
French?? Never in my garage!
FRENCH-Built Cars return to USA
They come equipped with an auto-yield feature and five speed reverse.
because it is cheap garbage assembled by cheese-eating surrender monkeys.
..you left out the worn and tattered white flag?
Doogle
ENGINE
919cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 71.0mm x 58.0mm
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with
manual enricher circuit
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three
dimensional mapping
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 43.0mm cartridge fork with adjustable preload and compression-damping; 4.3 inch travel
Rear Suspension Single shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.0-inch travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake Single 240.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 180/55ZR-17 radial
DIMENSIONS Rake 25.0 degrees Trail 98.0mm (3.9 inches) Wheelbase 57.5 inches Seat Height 31.3 inches Dry Weight 428 pounds Fuel Capacity 5.0 gallons
From the Toyota website presss release:
The Frankfurt International Motor Show marks the world debut of the second-generation Yaris, Toyota’s best-selling model in Europe. The first-generation Yaris launched in 1999 and was named the (2000) European “Car of the Year”. Despite having been on the market for six years, Yaris sales in Europe have increased every year.
“The Yaris has been a hit in Europe and we are looking forward to its debut in the U.S.,” said Jim Lentz, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. “As Toyota’s most affordable passenger car, the Yaris will feature modern exterior styling and a surprising and upscale interior. It will be one of the most economic and youthful passenger cars Toyota has built.”
Styled at Toyota’s European design studio, ED², the next-generation Yaris features class-up styling and offers a new level of refinement, sophistication, and fun-to-drive performance to the subcompact segment...
Ugly frog! Ushhhhhh...
Citroen 2CV prototype, late 1930s
French built by a riceburner company. Is it possible for me to despise it any more?
Awwwww...how cute. Yes the ole "Le Rust Bucket"
Doogle
"replacing the goofy Echo"
So going from goofy to Goofy is supposed to be a good thing? Looks like a Cadbury egg w/wheels.
BAH! GMTA
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Another addition to my boycott list.
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