Alternative names
Yaris (Mk.I.) ()
Xiali Vizi (HB-5d) (People's Republic of China)
Yaris (Toyota - France)


Fact file

Info: In January 1999, Toyota introduced the brand-new Vitz compact car. It is built and sold in Europe under the name of Yaris. It is powered by a 1.0-liter engine which is made by Daihatsu Motor, and has class-topping fuel economy, and a roomy interior. The Vitz comes with ABS, dual SRS airbags, seat belts with whiplash injury-lessening concepts, and front seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters. It comes in 3-door and 5-door versions. In Japan, a 1.5-liter engine Vitz RS, an upgraded model, is available.


Assembly plants
Xiali (People's Republic of China)


Previous assembly plants
Toyota (France)




Variations
Toyota (Japan) Platz
Toyota (Japan) bB
AVT (United Kingdom) Toyota Yaris electric conversion
Toyota (People's Republic of China) Vios

Current line-up

Hatchback 3d
(1998 - 2005)
Hatchback 5d
Hatchback 5d
(1998 - 2005)