Toyota Yaris – 20 Years a Growing

Toyota Ireland has introduced a new, limited edition Y20 grade to its 2019 Yaris model range, marking the 20th anniversary of its B segment car. Prices start from €19,740 or from €190 per month.

This twentieth anniversary Yaris is proof that the calendar goes only in one direction, the first Yaris appearing on our streets in 1998 and now has two decades and three generations in its mirrors.

There will be an initial production run of 1998 Launch Edition Y20 models featuring the same gold paintwork used by the first Yaris back in 1998, but with the contemporary twist of a bi-tone dark grey roof.

The revised Yaris range will offer a new multimedia system that enables smartphone integration. Standard and bi-tone versions will be available, the latter matching silver, pearl or black bodywork colours with a new dark grey finish for the roof.

The exterior styling uses dark grey features to distinguish the Y20 within the Yaris line-up. These include, 16-inch grey and machined-face 10-spoke alloy wheels, and dark grey side mouldings, front grille, door mirror casings and fog light surrounds (with chrome detailing). The Y20 also sports a shark fin antenna, colour-matched to the roof, dark-tinted rear privacy glass and special Y20 badging at the rear.

The interior extends the dark grey theme, applied to the centre console, steering wheel inserts and new chequer-pattern fabric upholstery. Satin chrome air vent, audio speaker and meter surrounds and gear knob trim, black carpet mats with silver edging and Y20 badging on the instrument panel and front setbacks further enhance the quality feel of the interior.

Multimedia system

The 2019 model year Yaris’ new multimedia system will connect customers via smartphone integration and access to useful, popular apps. Operation is via a central touchscreen, where once connected, selected smartphone contents can be viewed and accessed using the screen. Functionality will be extended over time to enable access to other third-party apps.

The system has a clear and simple hardware and HMI design. It can be used to provide smartphone-enabled route navigation and is able to respond to voice commands, via a new microphone and a dedicated button on the head unit, with least driver distraction. The touchscreen will also respond to familiar multi-touch gestures, such as screen flicking and pinching in/out.

For more information on pricing, specifications and grade levels, visit your local Toyota dealer or go online to Toyota.ie.