Toyota Yaris Hybrid available in South Africa

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Good news for green motorists in South Africa who are keen to lend the environment a helping hand is that the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid is now available. Boasting a low fuel consumption of only 3.8-litres/100km on the combined cycle and a CO2 emissions figure of only 88g/km, the Yaris Hybrid is the most environmentally friendly car on sale in South Africa.

The Yaris Hybrid is fitted with a 55kW 1.5-litre petrol unit that is mated to a 45kW electric motor to produce a total output of 74kW. This translates into 11.8 seconds to reach 100km/h while going on to reach a top speed of 165km/h. Two models are available namely the XS and the XT, both of which making use of CVT constantly variable transmission.

The XS model includes four airbags, ABS, Vehicle Stability Control, six-speaker touch screen sound system with Blutooth, ‘Eco’ functions, remote central locking and a multi-functional steering wheel.  The XR model adds two additional speakers along with cruise control, auto headlights and windscreen wipers, partial leather trim, push-button engine start and electric rear windows and an additional three airbags.

The price for the Toyota Yaris Hybrid XS is R223 800 while the Toyota Yaris XR will go for R245 900.

News Source: IOL Motoring

Look to the Toyota Auris HSD for Green Value

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As you may well know by now, the push towards greener motoring is slowly filtering onto our roads despite the outright dominance of petrol and diesel engines currently used. Hybrid cars are few and far between and Toyota is making a concerted effort to change the trend towards greener motoring primarily through the Toyota Prius.

However, the Prius does not come cheap at the odd R370 000 and Toyota have introduced the Toyota Auris HSD to mend your wallet towards greener driving. The Auris HSD hatchback is also a hybrid and is significantly more affordable than the Prius going for between R272 500 and R299 600, good news for those of us who value green driving.

The Auris HSD hybrid synergy drivetrain is the same as that of the Prius with a 73kW 1.8 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine combined with a 60kW electric motor. Variable transmission makes the interplay between the two unnoticeable to the driver.

The Toyota Auris HSD claims to consume only 4 litres / 100km with a CO2 emissions figure of just 93g/km. Thankfully the Auris also offers a comfortable ride and is a solution if you are looking for an affordable hybrid car to help out the birds and the bees.