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North American Yaris Liftback Features

Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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North American Yaris Liftback Features

With Toyota introducing the worldwide Yaris to North American consumers, here's what I scooped up on what's available as standard and options on the Liftback model, which includes TRD options. The S model is not available in liftback but only in Sedan.

Will Honda be able to do the same with the Fit?




FEATURES:






· Standard air conditioning


· Exceptional gas mileage ratings — up to 40 mpg [2] highway

· Driver and front passenger advanced airbags (standard) [3]

· Seven storage compartments

· Center cluster instrument panel that is both high-tech and ergonomic

· Available 15-in. aluminum alloy wheels (requires Power Package)

· Available remote keyless entry system (requires Power Package)

· Available rear spoiler (requires Convenience Package)

· Available fog lamps





AVAILABLE PACKAGES






· Convenience Package - includes AM/FM CD with four speakers, MP3/WMA playback capability and auxiliary audio jack, 15-in. wheels with full covers, intermittent rear window wiper and rear defroster


· Power Package (requires Convenience Package) - includes power windows, mirrors and door locks, and 60/40 sliding/reclining/fold-flat multi-function rear seat





POWERTRAIN:






· 1.5-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with VVT-i


· Horsepower: 106 hp @ 6000 RPM

· Torque: 103 lb.-ft. @4200 RPM

· 5-speed manual (standard)

· 4-speed automatic with gated shifter (available)





SUSPENSION:






· Independent MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear suspension






EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS






· Wheelbase: 96.9 in.


· Overall Length: 150.0 in.

· Overall Height: 60.0 in.





PRICING:






Manual transmission: $10,950 [1]


Automatic transmission: $11,850 [1]





AVAILABLE GENUINE TOYOTA ACCESSORIES






· Base Grade Audio Head Unit


· Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

· Cargo Mat

· Cargo Net

· Cargo Tote

· Center Arm Rest

· Doorsill Enhancement

· Emergency Assistance Kit

· Exhaust Tip

· First Aid Kit

· Floor Mats

· Front End Mask

· Interior Light Kit

· License Plate Frame

· Locking Wheel Covers

· Mudguards

· Rear Bumper Protector

· Rear Spoiler

· Rear Taillight Lens

· Sport Pedal Covers

· Sport Shifter Knob

· Wheel Locks

· 15-in. Alloy Wheel





AVAILABLE TOYOTA RACING DEVELOPMENT ACCESSORIES






· TRD Sport Muffler


· TRD Shock Absorber Set

· TRD Lowering Spring Set

· TRD Light Weight Flywheel

· TRD Oil Filter Cap

· TRD Radiator Cap

· TRD Oil Filter

· TRD Shift Knob

· TRD Quick Shifter Kit

· TRD 18-in. x 7.5-in. Wheel with 235 PZero Nero

40 Series Tires









 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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and ONLY THREE DOORS
 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Toyota's effort is more buy-worthy IMHO.

Yaris is a better deal than Fit at 34/40 vs 33/38 mpgs. Still not as good as I'd hoped but better than Honda.
 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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The VVT-i engine is timing chain driven, not belt driven. That right there is something I'm interested in. My daily driver itself is timing chain driven, no worries of a timing belt being snapped.
 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Read more about it here:

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...30/198830.html

Excerpt from the article:
Power is from the 1NZ-FE 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine familiar from the Scions and the Prius. Here is makes 106 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with 103 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm, and drives the front wheels through either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Like most current Toyota engines, it is an aluminum alloy unit with dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, VVT-i variable valve timing, coil-on-plug direct ignition, and electronic throttle control. There is a timing chain, not a belt, for lower maintenance.
 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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I can't believe trd would offer 18's for this car
 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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So does the Fit L15 use a timing belt or chain?

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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Honda uses timing belts on all of their engines.
 
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Ok I went and did some research and turns out that they have used belts on everything. However the K-series and alot of the newer engine designs are timing chains now, mainly to aide in i-vtec operation. And I found this -

I see all the benefits of using a chain and i see all the problems too with using it, personally speaking i still prefer a timing BELT.
There comes a time when this item has to be replaced eventually, with a belt type engine you change the belt, the tensioner, and the w/pump as required if you're in that section of the engine doing repair work, and basically thats it, no oil or mess.
With a chain engine you have to change the chain, the complete set of timing gears, two or three depending on the number of cams, the chain tensioner and its guide, the chainguides and the sealing gasket for the endcover.
As you can see its a much more labour intensive and costly job, and while the maintanance intervals are longer about 100,000 miles, i'd prefer to do the belt twice than do the chain once.
Weight doesn't even factor into this equation, since a chain and some solid toothed gears and tensioners, along with an alloy end cover, have to weigh more than the belt, a plastic end cover and the webbed timing belt gears.
Interesting stuff.
 
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Yes, the L15 uses a timing CHAIN.

From Hondanews.com:

Refinement is further enhanced with electronic Drive-by-Wire throttle control, which provides quick throttle response, smooth automatic transmission shifts (on automatic transmission models) and precise fuel delivery to the engine. Friction reducing technologies include roller bearing tipped rocker arms, a low friction timing chain tensioner, molydebenum coated piston skirts and an offset crankshaft/connecting rod design.
 
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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and ONLY THREE DOORS
Come to Canada, we have the 3 doors and a 5 doors already available. I take it Canada won't get the 4 door sedan though.
 
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