Toyota to show a hotter Yaris
New engine, new styling unveiled at Geneva this week
The Toyota Yaris T Sport, although a concept prepared for the Geneva show, paves the way for a sporting version of the all-new model that will be launched in 2007.
- Concept shows look for 2007 production Yaris sports model
- New 1.8-litre petrol engine
- Sports body-styling features
- 17-inch alloy wheels
The Yaris T Sport is a design exercise that points towards a production sporting Yaris that is scheduled to arrive in showrooms during 2007, powered by a new 1.8-litre petrol engine.
Toyota, now the world's biggest car company, said it "wanted to create a refined sports hatch, compact in size with fun-to-drive qualities to appeal to younger buyers, but also with high equipment levels and comfort appropriate for both day-to-day driving and longer trips."
Sporting intent is, it says here, signified by a black mesh grille at the front with bumper-integrated fog lights. There is a redesigned bumper at the rear, too, plus deep side skirts and a tail spoiler.
The T Sport is fitted with 17-inch wheels for sharper ride and handling, while new-look tail lights, a chromed exhaust pipe and a T Sport badge on the front grille add the finishing sports touches. The concept car is finished in a dedicated body colour, Storm Grey.
If this one gets 140bhp then should be a little rocket!
reprogramme the chip to 190 and still average over 50mpg.
yes its a diesel and very few non supercars can get near it.
even the suspension seems sorted---go to a dealer and try and push a front wing down--stiff or what---a very fast little german build quality car.
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