Toyota Yaris 1.8 Dual VVT-i TS Plus
The Toyota Yaris looks like a sporty kid with a new 1-liter petrol engine and TS equipment. Both bumpers are new too; Both front and rear fog lights have been inserted (the front must be on to turn on the rear), giving a lightness of sportiness, which is further enhanced by the honeycomb mask, side sills, (not too protruding) covers and a chrome tailpipe. From the other, more civilian Yaris, the TS differs in appearance from other taillights, which in this case also have LED technology, and 8-inch alloy wheels, which are “dressed” in low-profile Yokohama tires.
The looks are promising, but this is not a purely sports car that could be put next to the Corsa OPC, Clio RS, Fiesta ST and the like, it becomes clear when you sit in the driver's seat. Since this one is stiffer (and much better) than the less powerful Yaris, the driver feels like he is sitting higher. The fact is that it sits too high, the seat is too short, there are more side supports than usual, but still not enough.
The above statements apply if you look at the TS (Toyota Sport) as a sports car. But if you forget the sportiness for a moment, you can take a look at it and its interior, analog orange gauges (and Optitron technology), chrome vents, chrome hooks, and a chrome upper gear lever (otherwise the same as the other Yaris, since the same rubberized outsole, in which dust and dirt accumulates during all processing) you see an improvement to the Yaris offer.
That the TS hasn't gotten sportier on the inside could also be an advantage, as the Toyota Sport retains all the good features of the less powerful Yaris, which are: lots of useful storage and drawers, transparent and fairly ergonomic controls, easy 'jumping' into the seat and back (which we couldn't argue with if the seats were truly sporty) and a simple longitudinally movable and divisible rear bench with backrest adjustment. The cons are the same - from an uncomfortable button (this time to the left of the instruments) to control the (one-way) on-board computer to the plastic interior design and the lack of a daytime running light switch.
The first major dividing line between a normal car and the Yaris TS appears when you turn the steering wheel. Electric power steering is weaker, the steering wheel is stiffer and straighter, and requires fewer turns to go from one extreme point to the other. Sportiness is also felt with a more rigid chassis. It is downsized by eight millimeters, the springs and dampers (with the addition of return springs) are slightly stiffer, the front stabilizer is thicker, and the body (due to higher loads) is slightly reinforced around the suspension mounts.
The chassis is adapted to the most powerful engine in Yaris' offering, the new 1-liter Dual VVT-i unit with inlet and outlet valve timing technology. 8 horsepower doesn't mean it's in the Clia RS and Corsa OPC leagues, but it is by far the most comfortable ride with the Yaris. With less body tilt for faster travel, less noise at high speeds and ample torque (133 Nm), and less frequent use of the lever (only) of the five-speed transmission.
The engine provides a dynamic ride as it always delivers a satisfactory level of torque, and for the fastest results it needs to be accelerated (not to resist the engine) to 6.000 rpm, where it reaches maximum power (133 horsepower). '). The closer the tachometer is to 4.000 rpm, the brighter and more powerful the Yaris becomes; this only intensifies as the meter approaches the red field.
The gearbox is the same as the rest of the Yaris - good, with a medium length, so there is nothing short of sporty shifter movements that move precisely and decisively. It only has five speeds, which means the Yaris retains the weaknesses of the weaker versions here too, though it's less obvious and annoying due to the more powerful engine (which requires less or no acceleration for highway speed). At higher speeds, noise levels (and fuel consumption) are also higher, which can be reduced with an optional sixth gear. However, due to sufficient torque, the driver can be lazy when reaching for the gear lever.
At a speed (on the meter) of 90 kilometers per hour, the speed indicator shows 2.500 rpm. Ride at this speed is quiet and comfortable, as long as there are not too many potholes in the road, because the Yaris Toyota Sport is set up more difficult, but by no means as difficult as the real sports versions of competing brands. A more powerful engine, which is pleasant to drive on red numbers for the joy of work, also has a drawback - fuel consumption.
Because the fuel tank capacity is the same as other, even more fuel-efficient diesel Yaris, TS stops at gas stations can be quite common. While in the tests the lowest fuel consumption was 8 liters per 7 kilometers, the maximum - up to 100 liters.
The main and for many unacceptable obstacles that prevent the TS from becoming popular among sporty driving enthusiasts are the non-switchable VSC (stabilization system) and TRC (anti-skid system). This is further proof that the Yaris Toyota Sport is not a sports car. If Toyota had thought a little more about using the label (thank god there's only one) Toyota Sport...
The Yaris TS can only be a sports car if you consider it the fastest, fastest, toughest and most dynamic (both in terms of driving and looks) sports car. So they also sell it. The Yaris TS is for those whose length isn't everything but who loves to jump (not explosive), it's one of the fastest in cities and one of the most agile on the highway. Equipped in this way with a smart key, automatic air conditioning and engine ignition at the touch of a button, the Yaris is also very easy and convenient to use. Additional benefit.
Mitya Reven, photo: Ales Pavletić
Toyota Yaris 1.8 Dual VVT-i TS Plus
Basic data
| Sales: | Toyota Adria Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 15.890 € |
| Test model cost: | 16.260 € |
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| Power: | 98kW (133 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,3 with |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,2l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - petrol - displacement 1.798 cm3 - maximum power 98 kW (133 hp) at 6.000 rpm - maximum torque 173 Nm at 4.400 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 5-speed manual transmission - tires 205/45 R 17 W (Yokohama E70D). |
| Capacity: | top speed 194 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,2 / 6,0 / 7,2 l / 100 km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.120 kg - permissible gross weight 1.535 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 3.750 mm - width 1.695 mm - height 1.530 mm - fuel tank 42 l. |
| Box: | 270 1.085-l |
Our measurements
| T = 29 ° C / p = 1.150 mbar / rel. Ownership: 32% / Meter reading: 4.889 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,2s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,4 years ( 132 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 31,5 years ( 168 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 9,4 (IV.) S |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 13,8 (W) p |
| Maximum speed: | 195km / h (V.) |
| test consumption: | 10,3 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,6m |
| AM table: | 42m |
evaluation
Don't compare it to the best competitors, because Yaris is not competitive here. Compare it to other Yaris, whose usability is enhanced by more comfortable transportation (even on longer routes). It is less noisy, it is less necessary to reach the gear lever, it quickly integrates into traffic, overtaking is even safer ... And one more thing: TS is not expensive at all.
We praise and reproach
appearance
motorcycle
transmission (movement)
price
ease of use (keyless entry, push button start ...
safety (7 airbags)
only five-speed gearbox
non-disconnectable VSC and TRC systems
sit too high
no daytime running lights
one-way trip computer with remote control button
fuel consumption
