DESIGN
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THE ELEGANTLY
hen the Toyota Yaris arrived on our shores in 2005, Facebook was just a year old, YouTube was a newborn and Twitter not yet
a glint in its creators’ eyes. Forget about your precious Apple iPhone – that was still two years away. The technological landscape was very different back then, as was the automotive realm. And I mention both industries only because they’ve merged so significantly and completely – fusing connectivity and mobility – that today it’s impossible to separate them.
EVOLVED HATCHBACK Meet the fifth iteration of the Yaris. You can clearly see that this is no mere facelift, but an elegantly evolved hatchback, quietly confident of its place in the market and brimming with the features that really matter, including the aforementioned technology. Resolute and affordable, the 2018
Yaris range leads with style, comfort and an engaging driving experience. At the front, a sleeker visage is paired with an aggressive stance, thanks to a 35mm wider wheel base and a 45mm lower roofline. The newly crafted headlamp clusters are multi-faceted and complemented by daytime running LED lamps, while style creases along the vehicle’s flanks provide a continuous flow that begins at the front airdams and culminates at its hips. The blackened rear hatch area gives the impression of a larger greenhouse, hinting at the new car’s lower centre of gravity. Don’t be fooled by these sportier
pretences, though: the car’s substantially larger than the one it replaces. To up
its athletic appeal, Toyota’s endowed the Yaris with a Sport package that benefits from a spoiler and side-skirt kit, accented with red stripes, in addition to the obligatory shark-fin-styled antenna. The interior features a leather steering wheel and red stitching. Adventurers will be pleased to know that the Cross derivative lives on, resplendent with its overfenders, side mouldings and roof rails. Wheel styles include a new 16” alloy version, as well as stylish 15” wheel caps.
Inside the new car’s cabin, you’ll
notice that it’s a well-appointed living space with high-quality finishings
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