The urban segment is one of the segments that is losing the most sales due to SUVs. In this case, it is the all-road versions that are taking over the traditional hatchbacks. However, there are still some models to whom luck smiles. Bill Toyota Yaris It's one of those that not only hasn't lost sales, but it's on the rise in all the countries where it's sold. Hence, the Japanese brand has decided to give its range a twist.
as you well know the Yaris is one of the best-selling urban hybrids on the market. Until now its range was made up of the 120H version with 116 CV that has given such good results in performance and consumption. But the technical evolution of Toyota It has allowed us to expand the number of options. This is how the Yaris range becomes made up of the gasoline 125-S with 125 CV, the 120H and the new Hybrid 130 with 131 CV... In addition to the GR Yaris RZ.
How does the aesthetics of the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid 130 improve?
With the arrival of the new Hybrid 130 version to the Toyota Yaris range some elements of its aesthetics change. There are not many but just enough to make it clear that we are facing a new purchase option. Thus, on its exterior, the new shade Neptune Blue with a contrasting black roof and pillars or 17-inch alloy wheels. You can also choose, as an option, the two-tone Platinum Pearl White or Silver Metallic.
The choice of alloy wheels is extended to the Mid and Mid+ versions. In both cases, the design has five spokes and they can be finished in silver or machined respectively. In addition, you can also choose at extra cost, the new Juniper Blue tone for the entire range. Overall, the changes are associated with the Premiere Edition level, which will only be on sale during the first year and which is the top of the range along with the GR SPORT finish.
Inside the Yaris Hybrid 130 comes more technology and safety...
Inside the new Yaris Hybrid 130 debuts more obvious changes. The most important is that the instrument panel becomes digital configurable with 12,3 inches in size. The choice of views is not the widest but there are four options: Smart, Casual, Sporty and Tough. Besides the central touch display is 9,0 or 10,5 inches, depending on the chosen finish, when currently it was satisfied with an 8-inch.
Now, the improvement of the monitor is not the only novelty. The connection with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto becomes wireless Thanks to the software update. It also launches a voice command recognition system that responds to the "Hey Toyota" command, which is also updated via the Internet. For its part, seats and decoration are also new with an exclusive pattern and the adoption of the blue tone for the seams and moldings.
Security improves with updated Toyota Safety Sense system. Now it debuts the Acceleration Suppression that brakes the vehicle in sudden acceleration if there is a risk of collision with another vehicle or the Emergency Driving Stop System that stops the vehicle, activates the warning and unlocks the doors if the driver does not react. Also includes Speed Limiter in Cooperation with RSA that adapts the speed according to signals or OTA updates.
In addition, the GR Sport version is released with this engine...
Another novelty coming to the Yaris range is the GR Sport finish. It is not that it is new in itself, since it has been on sale since last year 2022, but it is for this new Hybrid 130 engine. As you know, in addition to changes in aesthetics, there are also dynamic improvements. Modify steering and suspension setup with a lower ground clearance. All this for the benefit of better dynamics and less rocking…
And how is the new Hybrid 130 mechanical version…?
However, despite the aesthetic and safety changes of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid 130, the main novelty is under its skin. It is the hybrid system that gives life to this new version. In this case it retains the 1.5-liter block with three cylinders that is associated with a new electric motor. The change is in the torque figure as it offers 185 Nm for the 141 Nm of the 120H version (which will be renamed Hybrid 115) after this renewal of the mechanical range.
On the other hand, thanks to new transaxle with a larger and more powerful electric motor-generator and a revision of the software and hardware of the power control unit (PCU) allow the increase of the total power. Now the system is 12% more powerful than before going from the previous 85 kW (115,6 CV) until reaching the figure of 96 kW (130,56 CV). However, this significant gain does not translate equally into pure benefits.
The step from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour improves in 0,5 seconds. Now it does the acceleration maneuver in 9,2 seconds compared to the 9,7 seconds it needed before. On the other hand, the maximum speed is not altered either upwards or downwards as it remains at 175 kilometers per hour. Regarding consumption, according to the WLTP protocol, it increases 0,1 liters more every 100 kilometers with CO2 emissions between 96-116 g/km.
When will the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid 130 hit the market…?
If you take a look at the press release that Toyota has published to present the new Yaris Hybrid 130, you will see that its release is imminent. As they explain, today June 1 can already be booked online in a number of European countries. However, to meet him in person there is still a bit left and if you want to get one his list of prices and official equipment They will not see the light for a few days. We will be more patient.
Source - Toyota
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 116 - 261 hp
- Consumer goods 3,9 - 8,2l/100km
- Assessment 4,2