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Toyota launching Yaris here in early 2006

 

By Samuel Ee - 17 November 2005

The Business Times

 

BORNEO Motors Singapore has introduced a new Toyota model in a segment from which it withdrew almost five years ago.

 

Orders are now being taken for the Toyota Yaris supermini, with delivery set for the latter part of Q1 2006. No price has been set for the 109hp, 1.5-litre five-door hatchback although fully refundable deposits are being accepted. But because it is likely to be slotted between the Vios and Corolla Altis sedans, expect to see a price tag in the mid-$50,000 region.

 

The trendy model, which used to be sold as the Echo here, is Toyota's top-selling model in Europe. But like the Vios and Altis, the Yaris headed for Singapore will be sourced from Toyota Thailand.

 

It is called the Vitz in Japan, and earlier this year, parallel importer Richburg Motors began offering a sportier version called the Toyota Vitz TRD at its MacPherson Road showroom. This high-end model from Japan costs about $80,000.

 

The biggest attraction of the Yaris is the feeling of spaciousness in this seemingly diminutive car - the airy cabin has excellent head and shoulder room.

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Brownboy

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theres another model call Ractis rite?quite nice also..how much issit btw??Yaris is Vitz if i not wrong,Ractis is new model or PI or what or what?Saw in paper the head of Ractis v chio

 

Ractis is a diferent car. Was launched for JDM only last month. Very tall boy - the Hyundai matrix kind.

 

Interior could be luxurious or pretty depending on the grade chosen.

 

Saw it at the Toyota showroom in Tokyo and it came with lots of colours too.

 

Personally, I don't quite like it cos' it looks too tall. But if you're looking for the Matrix kind of vehicle, the Ractis won't disappoint you with the interior seat arrangements flexibility and solid build quality.

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Milgram

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how much did you pay for it?

Is there any huge difference between the Vitz and Yaris? crazy.gif

 

I love the Vitz, it looks appealing to me..

 

The Yaris is made in Thailand (parts from Japan, assembled in Thailand) and comes in 1.5L. It is based on the Vitz platform.

 

The Vitz is made in Japan and is brought in only by parallel importers. It comes in 1.0L and 1.3L. Only sportier versions of the Vitz come in 1.5L.

 

Btw, the Echo is the earlier version (earlier generation) of the Vitz.

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Vit4wd

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Yaris 1.5 costs S$10K more than VIos 1.5 - both are assembled in Thailand.

 

Yaris is same price as Altis.

 

In my opinion, Yaris is not worth. I rather get Swift.

 

If Yaris is 100% Japan made, I can still consider.

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Hitman

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I have the Vitz .... same as the Yaris but a 1 litre model.

 

Personally .... I think the car is too small to have a 1.5 litre engine IMHO. The 1 litre engine for this car or 1.3 litre would suffice nod.gif

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Milgram

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There is apparently only one Vitz TRD on the island. But there are a couple of Vitz RS. Both the TRD and RS versions look basically the same on the outside (save for the TRD and RS tags/badges) but the TRD has the full TRD options like the suspension, exhaust system, etc.

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