New Yaris Engine

[T V O R]

For 2009 a new 1.33 litre Dual Variable Valve Timing with Stop/Start technology (variable control of both the intake and exhaust valves) attached to a new 6 speed transmission.

101hp - 55.4mpg - £35 a year road tax

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[Parts-King]

Also in the Auris 1.33. Here are a few specs when in Auris

ENGINE – 1.33 Dual VVT-i

Engine code 1NR-FE

Type Four cylinders in-line

Valve mechanism DOHC 16-valve

Displacement (cc) 1,329

Bore x stroke (mm) 72.5 x 80.5

Compression ratio 11.5:1

Max. power (bhp/DIN hp @ rpm) 100/101 @ 6,000

Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) 132 @ 3,800

It has the worlds first continually running/engaged starter motor, to ensure quick starting using start/stop technology. Quite a bit quieter on the old decibels when starting up apparantly

Kingo

[T V O R]

Almost as powerful (or the same) as my 1.5 T-Sport engine but with better economy and less CO2

[Parts-King]

Almost as powerful (or the same) as my 1.5 T-Sport engine but with better economy and less CO2

What you are describing is Toyota Optimal Drive, the new tag line for Toyota. Remember the old ones?

The car in front is a........

Today Tomorrow............

and now Toyota Optimal Drive

The phrase is supposed to sum up, lighter engines, more powerful, less CO2, beter economy, cheaper to run and own

Kingo

[Shappers]

Toyotas take on BMW's efficent dynamics...?