HIGHLIGHTS
 
The 2012 Toyota Yaris Hatch delivers Safety, Style and Spaciousness. Reimagined inside and out for 2012, the Yaris Hatch is the subcompact that drivers can depend upon, with class-leading safety features, a fresh exterior that’s sharp and sleek, and an eye-catching interior that’s more spacious and redesigned with better storage compartments that put versatility top of mind.
 
POWERTRAIN
 
  • The 2012 Toyota Yaris Hatch features a compact and lightweight, yet powerful, 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine – with aluminum alloy block, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and sequential multiport electronic fuel injection – delivering up to 106 hp and a Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions rating.
  • A choice of two transmissions and European-inspired suspension (Macpherson gas struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar up front, and torsion beam with coil springs at the rear) delivers a responsive driving experience and combined city-highway fuel efficiency of just 6.0 litres per 100 km with the five-speed manual transmission. Those who choose the four-speed auto Super ECT with overdrive will also enjoy impressive efficiency, at just 6.2 litres per 100 km combined.
  • Efficient, responsive electric power steering
  • A longer wheelbase and lower overall height improve agility for a sportier driving experience.
 
SAFETY
 
  • The new 2012 Toyota Yaris Hatch offers more safety than ever before:
  • The Toyota Star Safety System, a suite of six standard active safety technologies.
    • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
    • Traction Control (TRAC)
    • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
    • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
    • Brake Assist (BA)
    • Smart Stop Technology (SST)
  • A class-leading nine airbags, including: driver knee airbag and front seat cushion airbags
 
FEATURES
 
  • The new 2012 Toyota Yaris Hatch offers more features than ever before:
    • New features on all models: Increased cargo capacity; increased driver legroom and more rear seat leg space; driver seat height adjustment; driver side combination meter; ECO Drive monitor (auto transmission); outside temperature display; D-shaped steering wheel; multi-information display; new audio system with auxiliary audio and USB inputs, Bluetooth and two additional speakers; rear-seat cup-holders; driver knee and front seat cushion airbags; power door locks; all-season floor mats; single windshield wiper.
    • New standard equipment on 3-door Yaris Hatch CE: Rear carpet floor mats; passenger-side walk-in system; rear window wiper; 60/40 split fold-down rear seat.
    • New standard equipment on 5-door Yaris Hatch SE: Steering wheel-mounted audio controls; 16” alloy wheels; chrome exhaust tip; rear disc brakes; intermittent rear wiper; 60/40 split fold-down rear seat.
 
MODELS and OPTIONS
 
  • 2012 Toyota Yaris hatch is available in six models:
    • Yaris 3-door Hatch CE (manual and auto)
    • Yaris 5-door Hatch LE (manual and auto)
    • Yaris 5-door Hatch SE (manual and auto)
  • New colours added for all models: Lagoon Blue Mica; Wave Line Pearl
  • New Convenience package for 5-door LE,featuring:
    • Air conditioning; power windows; keyless entry; cruise control (new for manual models)
 
BASE MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICING
Model
Engine
Transmission
Base MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Hatch CE
1.5 litre 4-cylinder
5-speed manual
$13,990
Yaris 3-Door Hatch CE
1.5 litre 4-cylinder
4-speed auto super ECT, overdrive
$14,990
Yaris 5-Door Hatch LE
1.5 litre 4-cylinder
5-speed manual
$14,890
Yaris 5-Door Hatch LE
1.5 litre 4-cylinder
4-speed auto super ECT, overdrive
$15,890
Yaris 5-Door Hatch SE
1.5 litre 4-cylinder
5-speed manual
$18,990
Yaris 5-Door Hatch SE
1.5 litre 4-cylinder
4-speed auto super ECT, overdrive
$19,990
 
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