A bold, “cab-rearward” design gives the 2020 Yaris Hatchback a distinct hunkered-down, bulldog-like stance. The front-end projects a gutsy attitude with a hexagon lower front grille and sharp-eyed headlamps. Bring the Yaris persona to life with a choice of vibrant exterior colours amps up the head-turning quotient: Stealth, Graphite, Pulse, Sapphire, Frost and Icicle.
At 161.6 inches long, the Yaris Hatchback can scoot into parking spaces that most others pass up. That’s a real bonus for urban dwellers, and so is the car’s super-tight 32.2-ft. turning circle. Meanwhile, the new Yaris Hatchback is spacious, with a wheelbase nearly 2.4 inches longer than the 2019 Yaris Hatchback model. The 15.9 cu. ft., trunk area is nearly the size found in a midsize sedan.
Canadian drivers will enjoy a long list of standard features on the 2020 Yaris Hatchback that are usually optional or offered only on upgrade models including: Keyless entry, Push Button Start, variable intermittent windshield wipers, rear backup camera, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors.
The standard 7-inch Display Audio system is ready to rock or hip-hop with clear, powerful sound played through six speakers. Maximizing connectivity and control, the system is equipped with standard multimedia technology, including Apple CarPlay – as well as voice recognition and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free phone operation and music streaming. The 7-inch display screen is a touchscreen or can be controlled by the remote commander knob. Two USB ports and an auxiliary input ensure connectivity for all types of devices, and the sporty steering wheel integrates control switches for the audio and Bluetooth.
Stepping up to the XLE brings a taste of luxury with heated cloth seating, a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel and a Urethane shift knob and parking brake handle.
The 2020 Yaris Hatchback will come equipped as standard with a Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System in both model grades. The system scans the road ahead for potential vehicle collisions. If a potential frontal collision is detected, an audio/visual alert and braking assistance are designed to automatically activate. Should the driver not respond, this system may automatically apply the brakes.
The Yaris Hatchback comes standard with an advanced Active Safety System that includes Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Brake Override System (BOS). The array of six airbags includes curtain airbags that help protect front and rear seat occupants.
Yaris gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower. High-compression (12.0:1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. On the automatic model, the transmission’s torque converter locks in all gears for quicker, more direct shifts and greater fuel efficiency. Another surprise in this class is a Sport Mode, available on LE Automatic and XLE trim levels, which changes the car’s personality with enhanced acceleration response.
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