Automotive Auto Lover's: Toyota Yaris HSD Concept 2011 Model

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Toyota Yaris HSD Concept 2011 Model

Car Name: Toyota Yaris HSD Concept

Brand Name: Toyota

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Toyota has revealed the Yaris HSD Concept at 2011 the Geneva motor show. To be followed by production model due for launch in Europe in 2012, Yaris HSD will bring Hybrid Synergy Drive to the supermini B-segment, which accounts for the largest share of the European new car market.

The exterior of Yaris HSD concept inherits the clever packaging that has historically been a fundamental of element of Yaris. The upper grille opening is shallow, flanked by highly contoured headlamps, promoting a smooth airflow over the upper body. The Toyota emblem is fully integrated into the front lip of the bonnet.

Yaris HSD concept features a number of styling cues that identify the car as a Toyota full hybrid. Flat, vertical ‘aero’ corners minimize air turbulence and house front foglamps and matching rear reflectors. Airflow is also managed by a large, integral rear spoiler, underbody covers and 18-inch aero wheels with enlarged gaps to promote cooling.

The hybrid-specific white pearl paintwork is exclusive to the concept car and shows off a new development of this finish, with sparkling blue metallic accents created using multi-layering application techniques. Fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions are established attractive qualities in the B-segment. In all-electric EV mode the system produces zero CO2, NOx and particulates tailpipe emissions.

The production model which will follow the Yaris HSD concept will be launched throughout Europe during the second half of 2012. Cars will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France’s Valenciennes plant.