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If you are looking for a new car to love, none can be better than a Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2013. The hybrid version of Toyota’s smallest model is cleaner and more affordable than other hybrids in the market, making it a perfect buy for practical and environmentally-conscious consumers. The new Yaris joins Toyota’s lineup of impressive hybrids that includes the Prius and hybrid versions of the Avalon, Camry, and Highlander. Let’s take a closer look at the new Yaris to see what it’s all about. The hybrid version of the Yaris was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012 and is the first full hybrid to go on sale in the European B-segment, subcompact category. It has been equipped with a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine but it’s not the same engine with the XW20 Prius—70 percent of its components have been redesigned for less friction and improved thermal efficiency. Its Hybrid Synergy Drive is also smaller to fit in the car’s subcompact frame; it is made up of a downsized E-CVT, a light and tiny electric motor, and a nickel-metal hydride battery. The battery is 20% smaller and lighter than that of the Auris hybrid and is positioned unobtrusively beneath the rear seats. It’s like all of the Hybrid Synergy Drive parts have been miniaturized to fit. The new Yaris can produce up to 74 kW/100 DIN horsepower and has been evaluated to offer the best balance of performance and fuel efficiency in its class. The Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2013 can go from zero to a hundred km/h in 11.8 seconds, not bad for a hybrid of its size. It has a maximum speed of 165 km/h and uses up an average of 3.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and with CO2 emissions of only 79 g/km, it is the most low-emission model in its class. Its can go on an impressive 1000 kilometers on a single tank of gas. Reviewers have observed that the electric motor is highly efficient especially in urban driving situations where there is constant stopping and starting. The vehicle’s balance and agility are also plus factors in this hybrid model. How does the car’s hybrid system function? Well, the Hybrid Synergy Drive operates in various modes to maximize the car’s efficiency and optimize all its engine components. At idle, the engine automatically turns off to save fuel, operating on electric power alone. An electronically-controlled braking system manages regenerative braking by recovering kinetic energy and storing it for the Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2013’s future use. In the looks department, the new Yaris is obviously made to be aerodynamically-efficient. It features Toyota’s new design philosophy, and sports a new and more assertive trapezoid opening frontal design element, reinforced by hybrid-specific LED lights. As for its entertainment features, the car has been installed with Toyota Touch, a 6.10inch full color touch screen monitor that has a built-in radio, CD/MP3 player, and Bluetooth connectivity. Owners can also plug in their mobile devices via USB port. There are plenty of other notable features in the Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2013, but the best is really what makes the Yaris the best in class—its hybrid prowess.
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